ransomware
Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense
The number of ransomware attacks (successful and unsuccessful) has doubled over the past two years, from 43 on average in 2021 to 86 in 2023, according to Akamai. Security …
Atlassian Confluence data-wiping vulnerability exploited
Threat actors are trying to exploit CVE-2023-22518, a critical Atlassian Confluence flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset vulnerable instances’ database, …
Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions
The rate of data encryption following a ransomware attack in healthcare was the highest in the last three years, according to Sophos. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in …
Attackers exploiting Apache ActiveMQ flaw to deliver ransomware (CVE-2023-46604)
Ransomware-wielding attackers are trying to break into servers running outdated versions of Apache ActiveMQ by exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604). …
Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable
Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of …
Ransomware attacks set to break records in 2023
Ransomware attacks continue at a record-breaking pace, with Q3 2023 global ransomware attack frequency up 11% over Q2 and 95% year-over-year (YoY), according to Corvus …
A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks
With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, …
Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966)
CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, a critical information disclosure vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway devices, is being massively exploited by …
The dangers of dual ransomware attacks
At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await …
Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans
More than one-third of companies still do not have a well-rounded, holistic ransomware strategy in place, according to Zerto. Immediate recovery crucial for businesses’ …
SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence
Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents …
Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo
Q3 of 2023 continued an ongoing surge in ransomware activity, according to GuidePoint Security. GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed a nearly 15% increase …
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