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Cloud hosting firms hit by devastating ransomware attack

Danish cloud hosting firms CloudNordic and Azero – both owned by Certiqa Holding – have suffered a ransomware attack that resulted in most customer data being …

Seiko joins growing list of ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware victims

Japanese watchmaker Seiko has been added to ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware group’s victim list, following a data breach occurring in early August. The Seiko data breach The …

David Gugelmann
Network detection and response in the modern era

In this Help Net Security interview, David Gugelmann, CEO at Exeon, sheds light on the current cyber threats and their challenges for network security. He discusses the role …

Cybertech Africa 2023
Cybertech Africa 2023 marks the first gathering for innovation and networking in the region

Last week, on August 1-2, 2023, Cybertech arrived at the Kigali Convention Center in Kigali, Rwanda, in partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of ICT, Rwanda’s National Cyber …

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Ransomware: To pay or not to pay

Comprehensive security plans and programs must focus on defense, but also on answering these key question: “How will the organization respond to a ransomware attack?”, and “At …

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Recent ransomware attacks share curiously similar tactics

A series of ransomware attacks made by different groups share curiously similar characteristics, according to Sophos. Sophos released new findings into the connections between …

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Data exfiltration is now the go-to cyber extortion strategy

The abuse of zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities in the past six months led to a 143% increase in victims when comparing Q1 2022 with Q1 2023, according to Akamai. Ransomware …

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The ransomware rollercoaster continues as criminals advance their business models

Ransomware shows no signs of slowing, with ransomware activity ending 13 times higher than at the start of 2023 as a proportion of all malware detections, according to …

Azeem Aleem
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 …

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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 …

Omar Sangurima
The direct impact of cyberattacks on patient safety and care delivery

As the healthcare industry continues its rapid transformation through the adoption of digital technologies, it is also confronted with an ever-expanding range of cybersecurity …

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VPNs remain a risky gamble for remote access

Organizations are expressing deep concerns about their network security due to the risks from VPNs, according to a new Zscaler report. The report stresses the need for …

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