Webroot

AUGUST 10, 2022

When was the last time you secretly smiled when ransomware gangs had their bitcoin stolen, their malware servers shut down, or were forced to disband? Indeed, some of the most destructive and costly ransomware groups are now in their third incarnation. PHISHING PREYED ON A VOLATILE MARKET. MALWARE CONTINUES TO ITERATE, AND GROW.

Threat Reports 111

Threat Reports DNS Phishing Malware 111

Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Attackers have doubled down on ransomware and phishing -- with some tweaks -- while deepfakes and disinformation will become more major threats in the future, according to a trio of threat reports.

Phishing 90

Phishing Ransomware Risk Threat Reports 90

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

New research from Lookout reveals the most common mobile threats aimed at federal, state, and local government agencies and their employees—all of which have increased since 2021. One in eight government employees were exposed to phishing threats. You can view the full report here.

Mobile 116

Mobile Government Phishing Risk 116

SC Magazine

MAY 6, 2021

Researchers on Thursday reported that despite a 50% increase in mobile device management (MDM) adoption during the past year, average quarterly exposure to phishing attacks on mobile devices in the financial sector rose by 125% – and malware and app risk exposure increased by more than five times.

Mobile 126

Mobile Phishing Banking Financial Services 126

Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The ransomware attacks that make headlines and steer conversations among cybersecurity professionals usually involve major ransoms, huge corporations and notorious hacking groups. Kia Motors, Accenture, Acer, JBS…these companies were some of the largest to be compromised by ransomware in 2021.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Small Business Backups Threat Reports 126

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: Sovereignty, Transformation, and Global Challenges madhav Tue, 05/09/2023 - 05:30 Despite the economic and geopolitical instability in 2022, enterprises continued to invest in their operations and digital transformation. This article highlights the key findings of the report.

Threat Reports 87

Threat Reports Digital transformation Data breaches Encryption 87

We Live Security

JULY 4, 2025

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Scams 107

Scams Cryptocurrency Phishing Media 107

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

Ransomware 129

Ransomware Risk Encryption Passwords 129

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways from the Thales Data Threat Report: EME Edition madhav Tue, 09/24/2024 - 05:23 Organizations in the Europe and Middle East (EME) region face significant challenges. The threat landscape is increasingly complex, regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent, and the economic environment remains uncertain.

Threat Reports 64

Threat Reports Technology Ransomware Digital transformation 64

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2025

House banned WhatsApp on government devices due to security concerns Russia-linked APT28 use Signal chats to target Ukraine official with malware China-linked APT Salt Typhoon targets Canadian Telecom companies U.S.

Data breaches 60

Data breaches Ransomware Social Engineering Telecommunications 60

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways from the Thales Data Threat Report: EME Edition madhav Tue, 09/24/2024 - 05:23 Organizations in the Europe and Middle East (EME) region face significant challenges. The threat landscape is increasingly complex, regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent, and the economic environment remains uncertain.

Threat Reports 62

Threat Reports Technology Ransomware Digital transformation 62

Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Lastly, we recognized the cybersecurity challenges in SMBs and were in awe after the US Attorney’s office decided to investigate ransomware attacks the same way as terrorist attacks. A phishing campaign launched off of the back of the recent ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline weeks ago. Other cybersecurity news.

Phishing 97

Phishing Ransomware Threat Reports Government 97

Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Editors note: This report was authored by Kimberley Bromley, Hayden Evans, and Joseph Keyes. Today, were proud to present the ReliaQuest Annual Cyber-Threat Report: 2025. Now in its third year, this report offers a close look at the top cyber threats our customers faced throughout 2024.

Threat Reports 59

Threat Reports Cyber threats Phishing Social Engineering 59

Security Boulevard

MAY 26, 2025

AI, Quantum and the Evolving Threat Landscape: Key Findings from the Thales 2025 Data Threat Report madhav Tue, 05/27/2025 - 04:40 The Thales 2025 Data Threat Report reveals a critical inflection point in global cybersecurity. Encouragingly, businesses are taking steps in the right direction.

Threat Reports 64

Threat Reports Data breaches Encryption Phishing 64

CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For example, according to the 1H 2022 FortiGuard Labs Threat Report , ransomware is rampant, showing no signs of slowing its pace. What’s especially concerning as we look back at the first half of 2022 is that we observed 10,666 ransomware variants, compared to just 5,400 in the previous six months.

Phishing 97

Phishing Threat Reports Ransomware Cybersecurity 97

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Since the beginning of the year, security firms observed a new intense ransomware campaign spreading the Shade ransomware. Between January and February, a new, intense, ransomware campaign has been observed by many security firms. Trend of malicious JavaScript downloading Shade ransomware (source: ESET).

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Encryption Malware Advertising 100

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2021

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Data breaches 109

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Hacking 109

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. trillion by 2025, according to the report Cyberwarfare in the C-Suite from Cybersecurity Ventures.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Threats abound in 2021. In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. Ransomware. Earlier in 2021, we detailed the hidden costs of ransomware in our eBook. The evolution of ransomware as a service (RaaS) has vastly proliferated.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Phishing Cryptocurrency Ransomware 116

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

Antivirus 126

Antivirus Phishing Cyber threats Education 126

Cisco Security

MARCH 11, 2021

To be clear, this does not indicate that 86 percent of organizations received phishing emails. Rather, 86 percent of organizations had at least one user attempt to connect to a phishing site, likely by clicking on a link in a phishing email. 51 percent of organizations encountered ransomware-related activity. Ransomware.

DNS 144

DNS Phishing Ransomware Internet 144

Security Boulevard

MAY 7, 2025

Phishing-Resistant MFA: Why FIDO is Essential madhav Thu, 05/08/2025 - 04:47 Phishing attacks are one of the most pervasive and insidious threats, with businesses facing increasingly sophisticated and convincing attacks that exploit human error. High-profile breaches illustrate the devastating impact of credential-based attacks.

Phishing 59

Phishing Authentication Passwords Social Engineering 59

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

In 2020, the group tried its hand at the big extortion game with the VHD ransomware family. Even though, in 2020, we have seen ever more sophisticated cyberattacks, the overall statistics look encouraging: the number of users hit by computer and mobile malware declines, so does financial phishing. Key findings. in 2019 to 38.7%

Banking 145

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 145

Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2021

Kaseya obtained a universal decryptor for REvil ransomware attack Over 80 US Municipalities Sensitive Information, Including Residents Personal Data, Left Vulnerable in Massive Data Breach Threat Report Portugal: Q2 2021 What Is An Identity and Access Management So-lution and How Can Businesses Benefit From It?

Spyware 123

Spyware Data breaches Government Threat Reports 123

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Attackers are no longer focusing solely on credit data, but target rich amounts of sensitive personal data on retailer’s systems or introduce ransomware for a quick payout that doesn’t even require data exfiltration. Human errors, malware and ransomware threats make a bad recipe. Complexity is another problem. Data Security.

Retail 127

Retail Cybersecurity Threat Reports Ransomware 127

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This report aims to offer thorough insights into the financial cyberthreat landscape in 2021. The research in this report is a continuation of our previous annual financial threat reports ( 2018 , 2019 and 2020 ), providing an overview of the latest trends and key events across the threat landscape. Key findings.

Banking 139

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 139

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

According to Interpol's Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report , critical infrastructure is highly targeted by ransomware gangs that are after what is called the Big Game Hunting. In August 2021, a ransomware attack on Scripps Health in California resulted in over $113 million in losses. Healthcare sector.

Healthcare 126

Healthcare Ransomware Authentication Threat Reports 126

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Cyber Attacks 125

Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence Malware Ransomware 125

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, based on data from a survey of almost 2,800 respondents from 17 countries across the globe, illustrates these trends and changes. Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats. Ransomware ranked second (53%) and phishing finished in the top three (40%).

Risk 126

Risk Encryption Ransomware Technology 126

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A host of threats continue to put enterprise data at risk. In fact, according to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report , more than 80% of organizations reported at least one breach in the last year, while ransomware attacks grew more frequent, with 28% of organizations reported experiencing an attack in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.

DDOS 62

DDOS Encryption Data breaches Identity Theft 62

Cisco Security

MARCH 15, 2021

Today, an email administrator needs to get the most out of their data and reporting when it comes to the daily management of Business Email Compromise, Ransomware, Malware, and Phishing. The email administrator also has to share the data, reporting and actual emails allowing their SOC and other teams in order to perform X, Y, Z.

Phishing 92

Phishing Threat Reports Ransomware Malware 92

Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2022

Unfaithful HackerOne employee steals bug reports to claim additional bounties Threat Report Portugal: Q2 2022 CISA orders federal agencies to patch CVE-2022-26925 by July 22 Tens of Jenkins plugins are affected by zero-day vulnerabilities Microsoft: Raspberry Robin worm already infected hundreds of networks. Upgrade it now!

Cybercrime 98

Cybercrime Data breaches Ransomware Healthcare 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

From supply chain breaches to ransomware organizations continue to struggle with how to avoid becoming an eventual statistic of being attacked. Ransomware. Ransomware, as projected would continue to be a leading way for bad actors to leverage control and data to monetize hacking organizations. Phishing Targeted Attacks.

Phishing 134

Phishing Technology IoT Manufacturing 134

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2020

The cost of ransomware attacks accounts for 21 percent of the overall expenses, while the cost of malicious insider accounts for 15 percent. 29% of breaches involved use of stolen credentials , 32% of them were the result of phishing attacks. The total annual cost of all types of cyberattacks is increasing. What about malware?

Cybercrime 143

Cybercrime Small Business Data breaches Mobile 143

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.

Threat Detection 116

Threat Detection Cyber Insurance Small Business Insurance 116

Webroot

MARCH 25, 2022

Data loss can also occur as a result of falling victim to ransomware, malware or phishing. According to the 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report, medium-sized organizations (21 to 100 licensed PCs) experienced malware infection rates that affected nine PCs on average last year. It could simply be a result of human error.

Backups 132

Backups Small Business Phishing Malware 132

Hot for Security

APRIL 5, 2021

While spam messages mostly still delivered the same Trojans or ransomware, cybercriminals in H2 opted for better open rates. In the ransomware department, 2020 saw a 485% year-over-year increase. Distinguishing spam from legitimate messages has become more difficult as spammers shift from quantity to quality.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Ransomware Cyber threats Surveillance 116