Articles Tagged with ''ransom''

As of April 2024, the ransomware groups Alphv and LockBit have ceded the top spot to a smaller ransomware group. 

As with any cybersecurity incident, preparation is key — ransomware is no exception. In fact, an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure. 

A recent report reveals an increase in initial ransom demand amounts. Furthermore, vulnerabilities detected in 2022 are continuing to be exploited. 

Anyone who can provide information regarding key members or conspirators of ALPHV/Blackcat may be offered a monetary reward. 

New research dives into the Akira ransomware group, including the group’s recent victim focuses, tactics and affiliation with Conti.

While stealing music from a band might not be equal to obtaining and releasing customer personal information, there are still lessons to learn from this incident.

To address rising crime levels as employees return to the office, organizations revisit their executive protection programs and emergency response plans.

Following warnings from DHS and CISA about potential Russian cyberattacks on U.S. organizations, the Senate has passed the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022.

Yes, you need one. But who do you turn to? Inept ransomware negotiators have left companies in worse shape than they found them in by inciting threat actors to do even more damage. The best approach is to engage a ransomware negotiator before you’re attacked, so they can work with you to create a sound crisis response plan. What should you look for when hiring a ransomware expert to drive crisis planning and response at your enterprise? 

A Florida city is paying $600,000 in Bitcoins to a hacker who took over local government computers after an employee clicked on a malicious email link.