June 17, 2022
Via: Help Net SecurityIf your organization gets hit by a ransomware gang that has also managed to steal company data before hitting the “encrypt” button, which types of data are more likely to end up being disclosed as you debate internally on whether […]
June 15, 2022
Via: Help Net SecurityThe Alphv (aka BlackCat) ransomware group is trying out a new tactic to push companies to pay for their post-breach silence: a clearnet (public Internet) website with sensitive data about the employees and customers stolen from a victim organization. Like […]
Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware
June 7, 2022
Via: Help Net SecurityZscaler released the findings of its annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report, which revealed an 80 percent increase in ransomware attacks year-over-year. In 2022, the most prevalent ransomware trends include double-extortion, supply chain attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, ransomware rebranding, and geo-political incited ransomware attacks. […]
September 28, 2016
Via: Computer WeeklyFailure to follow standard network security best practice has exposed a Californian investment bank to cyber criminals’ demands. Hackers have attempted to extort money from an investment bank in California after bypassing network defences to steal documents. WestPark Capital, based […]
September 22, 2016
Via: Dark ReadingWhen you think ransomware victim, most likely your first thought is a hospital. But a new survey of ransomware’s spread among different industry sectors shows that education is actually the biggest target right now. BitSight, which rates the security posture […]
September 28, 2015
Via: hackerAt the beginning of the year, Forbes mentioned a trend of growing #ddos #attacks all over the world. During this year, many security companies have announced a significant increase of DDoS attacks, highlighting growth of their diversity, complexity and quantity. […]
April 17, 2024