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Ransomware, BEC and Phishing Still Top Concerns, per 2021 Threat Report

Webroot

Although cybercriminal activity throughout 2020 was as innovative as ever, some of the most noteworthy threat activity we saw came from the old familiar players, namely ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. Here are some of the findings from the report. Ransomware.

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BrightCloud® Threat Report Mid-Year Update: Reinvention is the Name of the Game

Webroot

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. To learn more, go to: www.brightcloud.com.

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Lockbit Ransomware Dominant Even as Overall Attack Rates Fall

Security Boulevard

With victims from 23 countries, Lockbit continues to be the most prolific ransomware group in the early months of 2023, even as an 11% decrease in ransomware victims was reported in January. The post Lockbit Ransomware Dominant Even as Overall Attack Rates Fall appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How to be Ransomware Ready in Four Steps

Security Boulevard

2021 was a breakout year for ransomware, growing 105% and exceeding 623.3 million attacks, according to SonicWall’s 2022 Cyber Threat Report. The post How to be Ransomware Ready in Four Steps appeared first on Security Boulevard. For nearly all (90%) organizations affected by.

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CISA, FBI Post Ransomware Alert Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Security Boulevard

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have observed an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends—when offices are normally closed—in the United States as recently as the Fourth of July holiday in 2021.

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The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups.

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What Were the Best Cybersecurity Webinars of 2021?

CyberSecurity Insiders

Your Ransomware Hostage Rescue Guide. Countering Threat Evasion: You Cannot Stop What You Cannot See! The Cloud Gambit: Advanced Moves for a Cloud Security Career. Ransomware Deep Dive: To Pay or Not to Pay? Defending Against the Modern Threat Landscape with Zero Trust. Practical Security Awareness Training.