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One Year Later: What Have We Learned Since the Colonial Pipeline Attack

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However, even after the Colonial Pipeline attack, less than half of businesses (48%) have a formal ransomware plan according to the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report. In addition, the report found that one in five businesses have paid or would pay a ransom to get their data. Cyber insurance coverage ramps up.

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

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With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. The Threat of Ransomware. From the ransomware attack that compromised a major U.S.

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The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware

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These methods provide significant security risks for businesses of all sizes. Many victims wind up paying a fraction of that amount, as they may be able to negotiate these charges down or rely on cyber insurance coverage to cover a portion of these costs. The pains of double extortion ransomware A security gap?