Ransomware
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MSPs beware – these two ransomware groups are ramping up attacks and have claimed hundreds of victimsNews The Akira and Lynx ransomware groups are focusing on small businesses and MSPs using stolen or purchased admin credentials
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Google confirms customer data exposed in Salesforce database breachNews In an update to an investigation on the ShinyHunters group, Google revealed it had also been affected
By Ross Kelly Published
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Nearly one-third of ransomware victims are hit multiple times, even after paying hackersNews Many ransomware victims are being hit more than once, largely thanks to fragmented security tactics
By Emma Woollacott Published
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75% of UK business leaders are willing to risk criminal penalties to pay ransomsNews A ransom payment ban is a great idea - until you're the one being targeted...
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The Scattered Spider ransomware group is infiltrating Slack and Microsoft Teams to target vulnerable employeesNews The group is using new ransomware variants and new social engineering techniques - including sneaking into corporate teleconferences
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Hackers breached a 158 year old company by guessing an employee passwordNews A Panorama documentary exposed hackers' techniques and talked to the teams trying to tackle them
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Can the UK ban ransomware payments?ITPro Podcast Attempts to cut off ransomware group profits could instead harm businesses
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Interlock ransomware gang is ramping up activity, CISA warnsNews The threat group, which uses a double-extortion technique, has been attacking organizations across North America and Europe
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Nearly half of MSPs admit to having a ransomware kittyNews The firm’s annual MSP report highlights the mounting pressure on MSPs as attackers increasingly leverage the latest AI advancements
By Daniel Todd Published
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The ransomware boom shows no signs of letting up – and these groups are causing the most chaosNews Thousands of ransomware cases have already been posted on the dark web this year
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Ransomware attacks carry huge financial impacts – but CISO worries still aren’t stopping firms from paying outNews Increased anxiety over ransomware links directly to its devastating impact on business processes and one’s bottom line
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Everything we know about the Ingram Micro cyber attack so farNews A cyber attack on Ingram Micro severely disrupted operations and has been claimed by the SafePay ransomware group.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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