The latest ransomware trends highlight good news, but more risk.
The Verizon DBIR 2026 report shows 69% of organizations refusing to pay extortionists, which is up from last year!
This is great news as the more victims deny attackers their goals, it cr
A new report from MIT Sloan cybersecurity research reveals that AI is leveraged in 80% of ransomware attacks. Of the 2811 ransomware cases investigated, adversaries used AI 80.8% of the time in their attacks. Organized threat agents like LockBit, R
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Despite comprehensive security practices aimed at mitigating vulnerabilities, ransomware attackers continue to achieve significant breaches by targeting a small fraction of critical CVEs. This blog explores the focus on these high-risk vulnerabi
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Welcome to the forefront of cybersecurity defense, where vigilance and proactive measures are paramount in safeguarding against ransomware attacks. In today's discussion, we delve into the intricate strategies employed by ransomware actors to ex
A new bill has been proposed to address Ransomware. Congressman Patrick McHenry recently introduced the Ransomware and Financial Stability Act of 2021.
I believe it is the right direction for undermining ransomware attac
There are only 3 fundamental ways to stop attacks from motivated and intelligent adversaries.
Let’s identify and explore those options, and discuss how they may be applied to undermine Ransomware.
This video is the latest installment of a multi-part
Security experts say don't pay ransomware, but now the U.S. Treasury Department is now declaring it illegal! Every company on the Internet must deal with the threat and emerging regulations.
Ransomware continues to be a growing problem because vict
This webinar will provide a detail of Ransomware, it’s effect and preventive measures.
Key Takeaways:
o How we can be protected from Ransomware attacks.
o What are the best practices, which can be followed to prevent Ransomware attacks.
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[Posted on Behalf of Dan Lohrmann, Chief Strategist & Chief Security Officer, Security mentor, Inc.]
Another eventful year online, with more data breaches, malware battles and identity thefts. But the surge in successful, targeted ransomware attacks
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A new ransomware attack, very recently has caught many organizations and users off guard. The ransomware Wannacry has infected systems across the globe and has been the topic of discussion among security professionals for quite some days now.
The new
The document is intended to be a guide for organizations faced with a ransomware infection. This guide is split into several sections, with the most critical and time-sensitive being in the initial response section.
If you are currently experienc
One is not exactly channeling Nostradamus to predict that ransomware attacks will hit Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The importance of a reliable, high integrity backup and ability to recover in an acceptable timeframe is the same for ICS and ente
Last year, cybercriminals attacked the California-based Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, encrypting files crucial in running the hospital’s operating systems and demanding a ransome to restore them to working order. The scam worked – after 10 d
