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A glimmer of good news on the ransomware front, as encryption rates plummet

Graham Cluley

No-one would be bold enough to say that the ransomware problem is receding, but a newly-published report by Microsoft does deliver a slither of encouraging news amongst the gloom. And boy do we need some good news - amid reports that 389 US-based healthcare institutions were hit by ransomware last year - more than one every single day.

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Top 8 Sophos Intercept X Alternatives for Ransomware Encryption Protection

Heimadal Security

Sophos Intercept X is one of the top choices for ransomware protection. In some cases, that might mean […] The post Top 8 Sophos Intercept X Alternatives for Ransomware Encryption Protection appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Sophos Intercept X is deeply integrated into the Sophos EDR platform.

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Threat Spotlight: Inside the World’s Fastest Rising Ransomware Operator — BlackLock

Digital Shadows

Key Findings First observed in March 2024, BlackLock (aka El Dorado or Eldorado) has rapidly emerged as a major player in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem. By Q4 2024, it ranked as the 7th most prolific ransomware group on data-leak sites, fueled by a staggering 1,425% increase in activity from Q3.

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The Rise of Non-Ransomware Attacks on AWS S3 Data

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Rise of Non-Ransomware Attacks on AWS S3 Data madhav Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:39 A sophisticated ransomware gang, Codefinger, has a cunning new technique for encrypting data stored in AWS S3 buckets without traditional ransomware tools. Unlike conventional ransomware, the malicious actors dont exfiltrate any data.

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Top Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

Centraleyes

Ransomware Still Reigns Supreme Ransomware attacks continue to plague organizations globally, and 2024 will be no different. Attackers are becoming more organized, with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations providing easy access to malicious tools for even novice cybercriminals.

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Bert ransomware: what you need to know

Graham Cluley

Bert is a recently-discovered strain of ransomware that encrypts victims' files and demands a payment for the decryption key. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Urges Adoption of Memory-Safe Languages and Warns About Iran Cyber Threat

Security Boulevard

Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more! Tenable CSO Bob Huber called the DHS bulletin “a stark reminder of the volatile environment that organizations and their cyber leaders operate in ” in a blog post this week. Check out the U.S. The approach of summer may explain the dip in attacks.