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The State of Ransomware 2023

The State of Ransomware 2023

Research Desk Nov 28, 2023

In this report, learn how experiences of ransomware have evolved over the last 12 months, and the impact ransomware now has on organizations. Discover: Which organizations experience...

Cybersecurity Report Highlights Surge in Multipoint Extortion Ransomware Groups

Cybersecurity Report Highlights Surge in Multipoint Extortion Ransomware Groups

Insights Desk Nov 16, 2023

Highlights: The top five ransomware groups, 8Base, Clop, ALPHV/BlackCat, LockBit, and Play, collectively contributed over 50% of the total data leaks. Approximately 25% of the data leaks exami...

Hyperjacking Attacks Unveiled: Guarding Against Virtual Intruders

Hyperjacking Attacks Unveiled: Guarding Against Virtual Intruders

Insights Desk Oct 31, 2023

Highlights: When an attacker gains control over a VM’s hypervisor, they essentially acquire control over the entire VM server, allowing them to manipulate all aspects of the virtual machine. ...

Defending Against Cyber Big Game Hunting Attacks

Defending Against Cyber Big Game Hunting Attacks

Insights Desk Oct 23, 2023

Highlights: Big game hunting often involves the use of ransomware, a perilous malware type capable of encrypting all files on a specific device. Cyber big game hunters are skilled professional...

Guarding Against HTML Smuggling Attacks

Guarding Against HTML Smuggling Attacks

Insights Desk Oct 16, 2023

Highlights: HTML smuggling leverages the legitimate functionalities of HTML5 and JavaScript, which are widely supported by modern web browsers. It circumvents security protocols such as sandbo...

RANSOMWARE REMAINS THE MOST PROMINENT MALWARE THREAT

RANSOMWARE REMAINS THE MOST PROMINENT MALWARE THREAT

Research Desk Oct 12, 2023

Ransomware attacks have evolved. Cybercriminals today are targeting larger organizations, using more sophisticated penetration techniques, and demanding seven-figure ransoms. In an environment where c...

Comparitech Report Highlights Disturbing Surge in Cyberattacks against the Education Sector

Comparitech Report Highlights Disturbing Surge in Cyberattacks against the Education Sector

Insights Desk Sep 21, 2023

Highlights: Comparitech reports that cyberattacks on the education sector have maintained a persistently high level over the past four years, indicating that 2023 is on track to set a record for ...

FBI and CISA Issue Joint Advisory on Snatch Ransomware Operation

FBI and CISA Issue Joint Advisory on Snatch Ransomware Operation

Insights Desk Sep 21, 2023

Highlights: The initial documented victim of a Snatch ransomware attack in the United States was the ASP.NET hosting provider, SmarterASP.NET, in 2019. Recent targets of Snatch ransomware atta...

Failed LockBit Attack Substituted with New Ransomware Strain ‘3AM’

Failed LockBit Attack Substituted with New Ransomware Strain ‘3AM’

Insights Desk Sep 15, 2023

Highlights: Before encrypting files, 3AM ransomware strain attempts to halt several services on the compromised computer. LockBit has consistently ranked among the most active ransomware group...

The CISO’s Guide to Ransomware Prevention

The CISO’s Guide to Ransomware Prevention

Research Desk Sep 11, 2023

Ransomware attacks are devastating businesses by knocking down systems and blowing up budgets. These sophisticated and persistent threats can disrupt computer functions, grind business operations to a...

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