The best defence against ransomware
How ransomware is evolving and how to defend against it
Ransomware is a threat that has been with us for a long time, and thanks to some recent, high-profile cases – coupled with our increasingly dispersed, and therefore increasingly vulnerable, networks – the spotlight has swung back around to this key area in IT security.
In this report, brought to you in association with Wasabi, we will explore how these threats are evolving – and the new solutions that are emerging to keep our critical systems safe.
Download it now to find out what makes a company vulnerable, how to build a backup strategy, and more.
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AI is rewriting the rules for MSPs in cybersecurityNews The inescapable presence of AI is changing what customers expect from MSPs, who are increasingly being pulled into business decisions that extend beyond technology
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EU sues over delays to border control biometricsNews EU-LISA is suing IBM, Leonardo, and Atos over Entry/Exit System delays
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320,000 school files published on dark web after attack on education platformNews Data from dozens of schools has been accessed after an attack on the Trading with Schools platform
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‘Cyber criminal groups suffer from the same security weaknesses they routinely exploit’: ShinyHunters claims it hacked Clop ransomware rivalNews An attack on the cyber crime gang could prove dangerous for previous victims of data leaks, experts have warned
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Companies are still paying ransoms to cyber criminals despite official advice
News A Proofpoint survey found evolving ransomware techniques and the use of AI is exacerbating the situation for victims
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This one cyber crime group accounted for nearly a fifth of all ransomware attacks in JuneNews The Gentlemen, a ransomware a service operator, now accounts for 17% of published attacks
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Working with the enemy: Ransomware negotiator-turned cyber criminal jailed after working with hackers to extort clientsNews Angelo Martino was supposed to be negotiating on behalf of victims, but was secretly working for ransomware operators
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Hackers are posing as Interpol to target small businesses – here's what you need to knowNews Small businesses are warned to think twice before clicking on links
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‘Every hour ransomware goes undetected drastically increases its potential blast radius’: Hackers are breaching networks and laying low for longer – and nearly half of firms don’t realize until data is stolenNews An ExtraHop survey found more intrusions are going undetected, leading to longer dwell times
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Ransomware cartels are fragmenting into volatile splinter groups, warns Met Police cyber chiefNews Commoditized "cyber crime bazaars" and AI data mining are forcing law enforcement to rewrite its playbook
