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Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold
In 2023, artificial intelligence and generative AI have dominated headlines, and their impact is starting to make its mark on ransomware attacks. Read more…
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Cyberthreats report reveals 464% increase in email attacks
New cyberthreats report unveils troubling trends: cybercriminals exploit AI, persistence in ransomware attacks, and a significant surge of data stealers. Read more…
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Ransomware threats – how to combat them, bolster resilience
The relentless nature of ransomware attacks is a huge pain point for IT decision-makers (ITDMs) today, with reputational and financial damage to companies. Read more…
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Ransomware attacks in APAC surge by over 35% in 2022
Palo Alto Networks found that ransomware and extortion cases in Asia Pacific increased by 35% in 2022 with 302 reported cases across key sectors. Read more…
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Over a third of ransomware cases were repeat victims in 2022
Despite growing awareness of the risk and impact of ransomware, and more effective security measures it remains an enduring and evolving cyberthreat. Read more…
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Fighting ransomware starts with KYE (know your enemy)
Fighting ransomware requires more than offense and defense. You also need to take the time to ‘know your enemy’ to take the needed steps to protect your data. Read more…
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Paying off hackers is more common than you might think
Corporate insurers routinely pay hackers ransom to return stolen customer data, says Macquarie Telecom Group, as Medibank reveals the scale of a recent breach. Read more…
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Russian cybercrime group vows to attack enemies of Kremlin
Russia-based cybercrime group using ransomware to extort millions from US and European companies has vowed to attack enemies of the Kremlin. Read more…
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As ransomware booms across APAC, there are early signs of a fight back
As ransomware attacks become an everyday occurrence, it would be easy to throw your hands in the air and surrender. But wait! There’s hope! Read more…
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Insurers slash cover amounts for companies nailed by ransomware
Insurers are cutting how much cyber cover they provide to customers after the pandemic and home-working drove a surge in ransomware attacks. Read more…
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Ransomware is like a black hole, creating a dark vortex – is there hope?
Ransomware is so widespread and dangerous that it is pulling other dark arts into its orbit and creating an ecosystem that is causing global havoc. Read more…
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Hacking back is a fantastic idea – no, wait it will usher in complete chaos
Hacking back is where companies under cyberattack can hack their attacker – great in theory, but bad and potentially dangerous in practice. Read more…
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With security (as with life) greater risk brings greater opportunity
The problem with security is that the bad guys are, by definition, one step ahead of the good guys. It is always a game of ‘catch up.’ Read more…
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Supply chain risks – getting more attention but less action – that’s a problem
Supply chain risks are high profile and several have triggered global news coverage. The problem is there is still too little being done. Read more…
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Ransomware is the new and real scourge – but what can be done?
Ransomware is the scourge of our times. No one, it seems, is safe and the number of companies who pay up is, officially, high. Read more…
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Singapore companies struggle to repel network attacks
Singapore companies are struggling to repel network attacks, falling victim to dangerous ransomware assaults with deadly consequences. Read more…
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Coping with ‘leak and shame’ attacks against critical national infrastructure
Recent high-profile attacks on industrial control systems (ICS) expose vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure leading to disruptions. Read more…
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Security must be built into everything because you never know what is next
Security must be discussed at the outset of everything. Examples are mounting of hackers reaping huge harvests from slack security practices. Read more…
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Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies
The rise of “quadruple extortion” is one disturbing trend identified by Unit 42 consultants as they handled dozens of ransomware cases. Read more…
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Businesses are premium ransomware targets as attacks spike in last year
The frequency of ransomware attacks has increased dramatically over the past year, with most of these costly attacks targeting businesses. Read more…