APT groups use ransomware TTPs as cover for intelligence gathering and sabotage
Changing tactics by North Korean, Russian, and Chinese APT groups suggest that Western companies are at greater risk.
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Ransomware ecosystem becoming more diverse for 2023
The decline of big ransomware groups like Conti and REvil has given rise to smaller gangs, presenting a threat intelligence challenge.
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Cuba ransomware group used Microsoft developer accounts to sign malicious drivers
The ransomware gang was able to use signed malicious drivers to disable endpoint security tools. Microsoft has revoked the certificates.
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Ransomware attack knocks Rackspace’s Exchange servers offline
Rackspace Technology has acknowledged that a recent incident took most of its Hosted Exchange email server business offline was the product of a ransomware attack.
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What is Ransom Cartel? A ransomware gang focused on reputational damage
Ransom Cartel, a RaaS operation, has stepped up its attacks over the past year after the disbanding of prominent gangs such as REvil and Conti.
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Cohesity previews AI-powered ransomware protection suite, Datahawk
Detection, data management and vaulting are all present in Cohesity’s new Datahawk SaaS application.
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White House ransomware summit highlights need for borderless solutions
Representatives from 36 countries and the EU agree that combatting ransomware requires international collaboration but legal systems need to catch up.
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With Conti gone, LockBit takes lead of the ransomware threat landscape
The number of ransomware attacks observed over the previous three months declined compared to the previous quarter, according to new reports.
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Ransomware operators might be dropping file encryption in favour of corrupting files
Corrupting files is faster, cheaper, and less likely to be stopped by endpoint protection tools than encrypting them.
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Ransomware is (slightly) on the decline, cyber insurance company claims
While ransomware attacks remain highly dangerous, data from a prominent insurer suggests that their frequency and severity is beginning to decline.
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Ransomware attacks on retailers rose 75% in 2021
Retailers are fast becoming the favourite targets for ransomware criminals, with two out of three companies in the sector being attacked last year.
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IT executives claim supply chain partners expose them to ransomware
A Trend Micro report reveals that 52% of global organisations have a supply chain partner that was hit by ransomware.
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Ragnar Locker continues trend of ransomware targeting energy sector
Ransomware gangs seem to be exploiting concerns over disruptions in the energy and other critical infrastructure sectors.
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Ransomware, email compromise are top security threats, but deepfakes increase
While ransomware and business email compromise are leading causes of cyber security threats, geopolitics and deepfakes play an increasing role.
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Mandiant adds ransomware defence validation to XDR security platform
New solution tests companies' ability to thwart cyber attacks by selecting and repurposing the most critical ransomware variants to run in production environments.
