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Getting the best possible outcome in ransomware negotiation
Though typically seen as a final measure, 90% of participants from a BigID survey revealed that their company would contemplate paying a ransom if it meant they could recover …
Navigating the gray zone of ransomware payment practices
Ransomware remains a lucrative tool for cybercriminals as attackers continue to target a wide array of businesses. In response to this growing threat, an increasing number of …
67% of data breaches start with a single click
Technology is accelerating faster than it ever has before, giving IT and security teams more tools to fend off cybersecurity attacks from an increasingly diverse slate of bad …
EU’s financial institutions face cyber resilience crisis
78% of Europe’s largest financial institutions experienced a third-party breach in the past year, according to SecurityScorecard. In the wake of attacks such as MOVEit and …
Cryptojacking soars as cyberattacks increase, diversify
Digital threat actors are adopting evolving tactical behaviors, opting for different types of malicious attacks compared to previous years, according to SonicWall. Overall …
Healthcare organizations in the crosshairs of cyberattackers
In an era where cyber threats continue to evolve, healthcare organizations are increasingly targeted by malicious actors employing multiple attack vectors, according to …
Growing scam activity linked to social media and automation
The average number of scam resources created per brand across all regions and industries more than doubled year-on-year in 2022, up 162%, according to Group-IB. Additionally, …
Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants
Threat landscape trends demonstrate the impressive flexibility of cybercriminals as they continually seek out fresh methods of attack, including exploiting vulnerabilities, …
Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464%
The evolving cyberattack landscape reveals the increasing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, by cybercriminals for crafting …
New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations
Ransomware attacks increased by over 37% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the average enterprise ransom payment exceeding $100,000, with a $5.3 million average …
Cybercriminals can break voice authentication with 99% success rate
Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have discovered a method of attack that can successfully bypass voice authentication security systems with up to a 99% …
Economic volatility drives businesses to MSPs
The current economic conditions are leading companies of all sizes to reassess their operations and business strategies to remain competitive and profitable, according to …
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