Ransomware
Discover expert analysis on ransomware with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Schneider Electric confirms data was stolen in Cactus ransomware attack
News Schneider Electric said corporate data has been stolen, but insisted that the attack on its sustainability division was an isolated incident
By Ross Kelly Published
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Rhysida ransomware encryption can be beaten - here’s how
News A flaw in Rhysida ransomware allows files to be unlocked, and some companies may have been using it for a while
By Steve Ranger Published
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US government offers $10 million reward in bid to track down Hive ransomware leaders
The hefty reward for information on the Hive ransomware group forms part of an ongoing effort to tackle cyber criminal operations globally
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Three channel partner considerations for tackling ransomware
Industry Insights Channel partners can play a vital role in protecting customers from the growing threat of ransomware, but there's no one-size-fits-all approach
By Candida Valois Published
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The 'Big Three’ ransomware groups are losing their grip on the industry as gangs begin to fracture, study shows
News The ransomware landscape has become more diversified, with major players like LockBit losing ground to smaller, more dynamic collectives
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Southern Water falls victim to ransomware attack as threat actors escalate targeting of utilities
News Southern Water said it’s working closely with relevant authorities to remediate the incident, which Black Basta claimed responsibility for
By Emma Woollacott Last updated
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Ransomware victims are being offered payment extension plans as groups ratchet up pressure
News Ransomware gangs like Medusa are adopting new strategies to increase the success-rate of its extortion efforts, including payment extension schemes
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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UK finance firms faced a torrent of ransomware attacks in 2023 as threat actors ramped up activities
News New data reveals ransomware attacks on financial firms doubled in 2023, with experts noting consistent peaks and troughs over the course of the year
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Babuk Tortilla ransomware dealt major blow with release of new decryptor – here’s how victims can recover their data
News A decryptor for Babuk Tortilla ransomware has been released following a sting operation by Dutch police with the help of Cisco Talos, offering a vital lifeline for victims
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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UK CISOs are cowing to ransomware demands more than you think, here’s why they shouldn’t pay up
News Organizations that pay ransomware demands are perpetuating a multi-billion dollar industry and fueling future attacks
By Emma Woollacott Published
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A ransomware payments ban risks criminalizing victims
News A blanket ban on ransomware payments could prompt underreporting and negatively impact victims
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Russia-linked group could be behind Australian state court cyber attack
News A ransomware group was able to gain access to a database containing courtroom recordings of trials between November and December
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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