A ransomware attack happens when cybercriminals or nation state-sponsored groups demand a monetary ransom to release a hold on encrypted or stolen data. This cybercrime is one of the most profitable and popular business models used by attackers.
Ransomware attacks are disruptive events that can end up being a full-blown crisis. Protect your organization's IT systems from threat actors who are trying to obtain valid system administration and domain administration credentials.
Ransomware attacks are on a rise with new variants emerging every month. IBM Security X-Force experts believe ransomware will continue to threaten businesses in the coming years. This document provides guidance on what organizations should do before, during, and after a ransomware attack.
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Capita fined £14 million after it 'failed to ensure the security' of of personal dataNews Capita CEO Adolfo Hernandez has since "accelerated" the company's cybersecurity transformation
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Hackers are using a new phishing kit to steal Microsoft 365 credentials and MFA tokensNews Whisper 2FA is now third most common Phishing as a Service tool worldwide
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The number of ransomware groups rockets as new, smaller players emergeNews The good news is that the number of victims remains steady
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Teens arrested over nursery chain Kido hacknews The ransom attack caused widespread shock when the hackers published children's personal data
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NCA confirms arrest after airport cyber disruptionNews Disruption is easing across Europe following the ransomware incident
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Cyber professionals are losing sleep over late night attacksNews Hackers are biding their time and launching attacks when businesses can’t respond
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Prolific ransomware operator added to Europe’s Most Wanted list as US dangles $10 million rewardNews The US Department of Justice is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest of Volodymyr Viktorovych Tymoshchuk, an alleged ransomware criminal.
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Jaguar Land Rover “did the right thing” shutting down systems to thwart cyber attackNews The attack on Jaguar Land Rover highlights the growing attractiveness of the automotive sector
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Ransomware attack on IT supplier disrupts hundreds of Swedish municipalitiesNews The attack on IT systems supplier Miljödata has impacted public sector services across the country
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A notorious hacker group is ramping up cloud-based ransomware attacksNews The Storm-0501 threat group is refining its tactics, according to Microsoft, shifting away from traditional endpoint-based attacks and toward cloud-based ransomware.
