Cisco Security

MARCH 10, 2022

Today, we’re pleased to launch our annual Defending Against Critical Threats report. Inside, we cover the most significant vulnerabilities and incidents of 2021, with expert analysis, insights and predictions from our security and threat intelligence teams across Cisco Talos , Duo Security , Kenna Security , and Cisco Umbrella.

Threat Reports 142

Threat Reports CISO Cyber Attacks Ransomware 142

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

More than 4 billion malware attempts were recorded globally so far in 2022, while year-to-date ransomware attempts have already exceeded full-year totals from four of the last five years. The post Malware, Ransomware, IoT Pose Major IT Security Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard.

IoT 98

IoT Malware Ransomware Threat Reports 98

Webroot

AUGUST 10, 2022

When was the last time you secretly smiled when ransomware gangs had their bitcoin stolen, their malware servers shut down, or were forced to disband? Indeed, some of the most destructive and costly ransomware groups are now in their third incarnation. MALWARE CONTINUES TO ITERATE, AND GROW.

Threat Reports 108

Threat Reports DNS Phishing Malware 108

Tech Republic Security

MARCH 7, 2023

CrowdStrike’s new threat report sees a big increase in data theft activity, as attackers move away from ransomware and other malware attacks, as defense gets better, and the value of data increases. The post CrowdStrike: Attackers focusing on cloud exploits, data theft appeared first on TechRepublic.

Threat Reports 174

Threat Reports Ransomware Malware Cybersecurity 174

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Sophos, a cloud-native data security firm, has discovered in its research that a new malware is being distributed through threatening email. The motive behind such socially engineered email attack is simple, to create fear among the victim and make him/her open an attachment filled with a malicious link leading to a malware download.

Malware 134

Malware Social Engineering Threat Reports Engineering 134

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 8, 2017

Security firm Kaspersky Lab's threat report for Q2 2017 noted that malware disguised as ransomware will likely be a big problem this year, along with attacks targeting energy companies.

Malware 113

Malware Threat Reports Ransomware 113

Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2023

With victims from 23 countries, Lockbit continues to be the most prolific ransomware group in the early months of 2023, even as an 11% decrease in ransomware victims was reported in January. The post Lockbit Ransomware Dominant Even as Overall Attack Rates Fall appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Threat Reports Security Awareness Malware 133

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

US authorities have issued a joint advisory warning of North Korea-linked APTs using Maui ransomware in attacks against the Healthcare sector. Treasury Department issued a joint advisory that warn of North-Korea-linked threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations in the Healthcare sector.

Healthcare 139

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Government 139

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 18, 2021

SonicWall Cyber Threat report has confirmed that the year 2021 witnessed a record number of ransomware attacks in just 6 months, taking the number to 304.3 Coming to the ransomware spread statistics, SonicWall observed that June 2021 alone witnessed over 78.4 million ransomware attacks.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Threat Reports 133

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2022

DoJ seized $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from North Korea-linked threat actors who are behind the Maui ransomware. Department of Justice (DoJ) has seized $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from North Korean threat actors who used the Maui ransomware to target several organizations worldwide.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Healthcare Cryptocurrency Encryption 145

The State of Security

MARCH 25, 2021

Organisations hit by ransomware attacks are finding themselves paying out more than ever before, according to a new report from Palo Alto Networks. The post Average ransomware payouts shoot up 171% to over $300,000 appeared first on The State of Security.

Ransomware 121

Ransomware Threat Reports Cybercrime Malware 121

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

Virtual machines are becoming an increasingly popular avenue cybercriminals are taking to distribute their ransomware payloads onto compromised corporate networks. Security analysts at Sophos’ Managed Threat Response unit last year detailed some campaigns that used VMs to hide their malicious payloads. ” A Growing Trend.

Ransomware 122

Ransomware Backups Digital transformation Malware 122

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have observed an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends—when offices are normally closed—in the United States as recently as the Fourth of July holiday in 2021.

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Threat Reports Cybersecurity Security Awareness 114

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: Sovereignty, Transformation, and Global Challenges madhav Tue, 05/09/2023 - 05:30 Despite the economic and geopolitical instability in 2022, enterprises continued to invest in their operations and digital transformation. This article highlights the key findings of the report.

Threat Reports 87

Threat Reports Digital transformation Data breaches Encryption 87

Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The ransomware attacks that make headlines and steer conversations among cybersecurity professionals usually involve major ransoms, huge corporations and notorious hacking groups. Kia Motors, Accenture, Acer, JBS…these companies were some of the largest to be compromised by ransomware in 2021.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Small Business Backups Threat Reports 126

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

Ransomware 129

Ransomware Risk Encryption Passwords 129

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways from the Thales Data Threat Report: EME Edition madhav Tue, 09/24/2024 - 05:23 Organizations in the Europe and Middle East (EME) region face significant challenges. The threat landscape is increasingly complex, regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent, and the economic environment remains uncertain.

Threat Reports 64

Threat Reports Technology Ransomware Digital transformation 64

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways from the Thales Data Threat Report: EME Edition madhav Tue, 09/24/2024 - 05:23 Organizations in the Europe and Middle East (EME) region face significant challenges. The threat landscape is increasingly complex, regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent, and the economic environment remains uncertain.

Threat Reports 62

Threat Reports Technology Ransomware Digital transformation 62

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Since the beginning of the year, security firms observed a new intense ransomware campaign spreading the Shade ransomware. Between January and February, a new, intense, ransomware campaign has been observed by many security firms. Trend of malicious JavaScript downloading Shade ransomware (source: ESET).

Ransomware 99

Ransomware Encryption Malware Advertising 99

Identity IQ

AUGUST 10, 2021

Cloudstar, one of the title industry’s primary cloud providers, remains compromised after a recent ransomware attack disrupted its services. The Victim of a Ransomware Attack. In July, Cloudstar discovered it was the victim of a highly sophisticated ransomware attack. The Rise in Ransomware Attacks.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Financial Services Insurance CISO 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of UK has issued a warning to all law firms operating in Britain and European Union to step-up their security capabilities against ongoing ransomware attacks- some funded and propelled by adversaries. But was disclosed to the world by the hackers.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Backups Threat Reports Software 95

CSO Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

Ransomware is still a massive threat to organizations. These are among the findings of the Sophos’ 2023 Threat Report, which details how the cyberthreat landscape has changed due to an easier barrier of entry for criminal hopefuls. Today, cybercrime-as-a-service is a lucrative and growing business model among criminals.

Cybercrime 88

Cybercrime Ransomware Threat Reports Malware 88

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

The US FBI warns that the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has breached the networks of at least 52 organizations from multiple US critical infrastructure sectors. “RagnarLocker ransomware actors work as part of a ransomware family, frequently changing obfuscation techniques to avoid detection and prevention.”

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Financial Services Passwords VPN 105

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Mobile attacks.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Malware Firewall 145

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence 125

Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks Ransomware Malware 125

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 winds down, ESET’s latest Threat Report for the second half of the year (H2 2023) reveals a complex tapestry of cybersecurity challenges.

Penetration Testing 87

Penetration Testing Ransomware Threat Reports Cybersecurity 87

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2020

According to Accenture, malware and Web-based attacks continue to cause higher financial losses to organizations worldwide. The cost of ransomware attacks accounts for 21 percent of the overall expenses, while the cost of malicious insider accounts for 15 percent. The cost of malware attacks is now an average of US$2.

Cybercrime 143

Cybercrime Small Business Data breaches Mobile 143

Security Boulevard

JULY 22, 2022

According to the Sophos 2022 Threat Report, ransomware threats, along with attacks on internet infrastructure and malware on mobile devices, continue to rise in the volume of attempted and successful attacks.

Cybersecurity 97

Cybersecurity Threat Reports Mobile Internet 97

Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

In what could be a called “shocking news” on Friday, BleepingComputer revealed that the gang behind the Avaddon ransomware shut down its operations after releasing more than 2,000 decryption keys to the technology news site. which came directly from the Avaddon ransomware group. Avaddon ransomware attack victims.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Insurance DDOS Healthcare 89

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

According to Interpol's Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report , critical infrastructure is highly targeted by ransomware gangs that are after what is called the Big Game Hunting. In August 2021, a ransomware attack on Scripps Health in California resulted in over $113 million in losses. Healthcare sector.

Healthcare 126

Healthcare Ransomware Authentication Threat Reports 126

The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2022

Having spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, threats such as malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks continue to accelerate. According to NIST, the vulnerability allows attackers to carry out unauthenticated remote code executions (RCE) to install malware. Related: Apple tools abuse widespread.

DDOS 214

DDOS Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks Malware 214

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2021

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Ransomware 109

Ransomware Data breaches Phishing Hacking 109

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

Antivirus 120

Antivirus Education Cyber threats Phishing 120

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Threats abound in 2021. In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. Malware made leaps and bounds in 2021. In particular, six key threats made our list. Ransomware.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Ransomware Phishing Cryptocurrency 116

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Attackers are no longer focusing solely on credit data, but target rich amounts of sensitive personal data on retailer’s systems or introduce ransomware for a quick payout that doesn’t even require data exfiltration. Human errors, malware and ransomware threats make a bad recipe. Complexity is another problem.

Retail 127

Retail Cybersecurity Threat Reports Ransomware 127

Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2021

Kaseya obtained a universal decryptor for REvil ransomware attack Over 80 US Municipalities Sensitive Information, Including Residents Personal Data, Left Vulnerable in Massive Data Breach Threat Report Portugal: Q2 2021 What Is An Identity and Access Management So-lution and How Can Businesses Benefit From It?

Spyware 123

Spyware Data breaches Government Ransomware 123

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, based on data from a survey of almost 2,800 respondents from 17 countries across the globe, illustrates these trends and changes. Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats. Ransomware ranked second (53%) and phishing finished in the top three (40%).

Risk 126

Risk Encryption Ransomware Technology 126