The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: On the software side of things, some exciting breakthroughs are about to gain meaningful traction in leveraging machine learning and automation to shape new security platforms and frameworks that are much better suited to helping companies implement cyber hygiene, as well as execute effective, ongoing threat detection and incident response.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

The cyber threat landscape keeps evolving at lightning-speed. According to the latest 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report , small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly vulnerable to becoming a victim of a ransomware attack. Ransomware, malware and phishing threats keep evolving. What is MDR?

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Key Points Ransomware activity grew by 2.3% In the short term, we expect a gradual increase in ransomware incidents, peaking by Q4 2024. In the long term, we anticipate a greater use of large language models (LLMs) in ransomware negotiations and a rise in exfiltration-only attacks. lower than in Q3 2023. compared to Q3 2023.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In March 2018, the city of Atlanta fell victim to a ransomware attack that shut down its computer network. Election threat. As Ananth explained, the city did two things right: they had cyber insurance and they didn’t pay the ransom. City agencies were unable to collect payment. Police departments had to handwrite reports.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Despite a slowdown in “LockBit” ransomware activity due to law enforcement actions and a loss of affiliate trust, it remains a key player. Meanwhile, “RansomHub” is rising rapidly due to its attractive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Despite the importance of employee training, sometimes it just isn’t enough.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 24, 2025

AI-powered threat Intelligence & Incident Response (e.g., Microsoft Security Copilot, CrowdStrike Falcon Insight) How they help These tools use generative AI to analyze massive datasets, detect attack patterns, and automate incident response. Extended Detection & Response (XDR) (e.g.,

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Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

1 Alerts Back Unread All Demo Series: Mastering Exposure Management close Proactively uncover and manage cyber risk > Support Business Support Portal Education and Certification Contact Support Find a Support Partner Resources AI Security Trend Micro vs. Competition Cyber Risk Assessments What Is?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Also read : Top Cyber Insurance Companies. Also read : Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-Party, Ransomware, and AI Attacks Will Get Worse. Business Model.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Despite a slowdown in “LockBit” ransomware activity due to law enforcement actions and a loss of affiliate trust, it remains a key player. Meanwhile, “RansomHub” is rising rapidly due to its attractive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Despite the importance of employee training, sometimes it just isn’t enough.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

The cybersecurity startup offers an extended detection and response (XDR) solution that tracks network traffic and automatically combines the information with machine-comprehended threat detection. Best Threat Detection Startups. Read more: Application Security is Key to Stopping Ransomware, Vendor Says.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

Ransomware remains a prominent threat, but the methods have evolved. Double extortion ransomware is now a preferred techniquea devastating one-two punch where attackers not only encrypt a companys data but also steal sensitive information. million annually compared to those that don’t.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Despite Russias selective crackdowns on ransomware groups, this trend poses escalating risks. treats ransomware as state-sponsored terrorism, countermeasures could become far more aggressive, reshaping the fight against cyber threats. If the U.S. Many businesses were forced to shut down operations post-attack.

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