cybercrime
MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance
Ransomware is seen as the biggest cybersecurity threat across every industry, with 75% of organizations affected by ransomware more than once in the past 12 months – a …
Ghost: Criminal communication platform compromised, dismantled by international law enforcement
Another encrypted communication platform used by criminals has been dismantled and its alleged mastermind arrested, the Australian Federal Police has announced on Tuesday. …
Security measures fail to keep up with rising email attacks
Organizations must reassess their email security posture as incidents continue to escalate, leading to financial losses. Key findings reveal a significant increase in email …
Phishing in focus: Disinformation, election and identity fraud
The frequency of phishing attacks is rising as attackers increasingly utilize AI to execute more scams than ever before. In this Help Net Security video, Abhilash Garimella, …
The true cost of cybercrime for your business
As cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the financial toll on individuals and organizations has reached …
83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year
Ransomware is an all-too-common occurrence: 83% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 46% of respondents experienced four or more …
Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up
Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased …
How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business
In this Help Net Security interview, Tim West, Director of Threat Intelligence and Outreach at WithSecure, discusses Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) with a focus on how these …
The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud
Bad actors leverage premium-rate phone numbers and bots to steal billions of dollars from businesses. In this Help Net Security video, Frank Teruel, CFO at Arkose Labs, …
Ransomware crisis deepens as attacks and payouts rise
During the second quarter, new ransomware groups, including PLAY, Medusa, RansomHub, INC Ransom, BlackSuit, and some additional lesser-known factions, led a series of attacks …
A macro look at the most pressing cybersecurity risks
Forescout’s 2024H1 Threat Review is a new report that reviews the current state of vulnerabilities, threat actors, and ransomware attacks in the first half of 2024 and …
Cyber threats that shaped the first half of 2024
Global cybercrime has shown no sign of decline and is expected to grow strong per year over the next five years. To identify the most urgent cybersecurity threats of the first …