Ransomware Attack Downtime Costs in the U.S. Rise to Nearly $160 Billion
New data based on tracked, publicly-confirmed ransomware attacks shows that downtime – and the associated cost – is increasing at an alarming rate as nearly...
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Cyber Insurance Expected to Continue to Rise as Sophistication and Cost of Ransomware Attacks Increase
New data about the state of cyber insurance shows that given the current loss ratios by insurers – and the reasons behind those losses –...
Ransomware Gang Creates “User-Friendly” Stolen Data Search Site for Employee Victims
In an interesting extortion twist to get ransomware victims to pay up, one gang has created a search site to allow employees to see if...
Phishing Emails Top the List as the Initial Attack Vector for Ransomware Attacks
The latest data on ransomware trends from backup vendor Veeam demonstrate the impact these attacks have on backups and an organization’s ability to recover. originally...
[FREE Resource Kit] July Is Ransomware Awareness Month
July is Ransomware Awareness Month, and we’ve got you covered with free resources! originally published onhttps://blog.knowbe4.com/free-resource-kit-july-is-ransomware-awareness-month...
[New FBI and CISA Alert] This ransomware strain uses RDP flaws to hack into your network
As of May 2022, MedusaLocker has been observed predominantly exploiting vulnerable Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configurations to access victims’ networks, according to a new joint...
Bad News to Ransom Payers: 80% of You Will Face a Second Attack Within 30 Days
New insight into what happens during and after a ransomware attack paints a rather dismal picture of what to expect from attackers, your executives, and...
Less Than 40% of Asia-Pacific Organizations Are Confident to Stop Cyber Threats as 83% Experience At Least One Ransomware Attack a Year
With exactly half of cybersecurity incidents caused by organizations having an outdated security posture, the ability to stop breaches involves some re-investment in measures that...
Approaching Ransomware Victims Privately
Researchers at KELA warn that ransomware gangs are increasingly refraining from mentioning their victims’ names after the initial attack, giving the victims a chance to...
Karakurt Adds Irritating Phone Calls to its Crimes
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its partners have issued a joint alert on Karakurt, a data theft extortion group that harasses...