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Home » ransom

Articles Tagged with ''ransom''

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Year-over-year, the median initial ransom has risen by 20%

Security Staff
February 22, 2024

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


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The Department of State offers $10M for information on ALPHV/Blackcat

Security Staff
February 19, 2024

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


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Report reveals new information about Akira Group connection to Conti

Security Staff
July 27, 2023

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


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What security leaders can learn from Smashing Pumpkins hacker attack

Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief
Rachelle Blair-Frasier
June 6, 2023

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.


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The return to office increases demand for executive protection

Matthew Peters Cody Shultz
August 26, 2022

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


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U.S. Senate passes cybersecurity bill amid warnings of Russian cyberattacks

Madeline Lauver
March 4, 2022

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.


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Hire a ransomware negotiator for your enteprise

Consider these credentials when hiring a ransomware negotiator

Kurtis Minder
Kurtis Minder
December 8, 2020

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? 


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Doorway to Cybersecurity

Fla. City to Pay $600K Ransom to Hacker

June 20, 2019

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.


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