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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
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Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
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Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.
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BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.
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BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit
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smartphones
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Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
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AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.
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Barracuda study shows healthcare sector most targeted by ransomware
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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New research by Barracuda Networks shows 44% of foiled ransomware attacks detected during lateral movement. Healthcare remains top target, up to 21% of incidents.
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Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 incidents reported. Blackfog's data shows a record-breaking month, particularly hitting government, education, and healthcare sectors.
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Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cybercriminals
Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.
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Ransomware trends: A threat to insurance business continuity
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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malware
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ransomware
The rapidly evolving ransomware threat poses a significant risk to business continuity, crucially impacting cyber insurance strategies. Companies must bolster cybersecurity to stay ahead.
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Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.
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Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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malware
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phishing
Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
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ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
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Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
A wave of cyber-attacks has revealed weaknesses in major digital platforms and national infrastructures, igniting urgent calls from professionals for stronger cybersecurity measures.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
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Dragos report shows rising OT cybersecurity threat in Australia
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hacktivists
Dragos' 2023 Australian OT Cybersecurity review reveals rising threats, with 13 local ransomware incidents and critical infrastructure at risk. Turner urges stronger measures.
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Cybercriminal activity surges as new tools & gangs emerge
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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ai security
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Cybercriminal activity surges due to new tools, gangs, and geopolitical tensions. APT activities, ransomware, and AI-powered tools fuel unprecedented threats.