Tag: ransomware
Nearly half of global ransomware attacks targeted US in 2021
Out of 2,845 witnessed ransomware attacks worldwide, cybercriminals launched 1,352 of them at the US last year. Cybercriminals targeted French organizations in 146 ransomware attacks. 1 in 5 ransomware attacks […]
Ransomware continues as dominant cybersecurity threat
Cybersecurity company Kroll announces its inaugural Threat Landscape Report, revealing ransomware as the dominant threat type in Q3 2021. The report, which will be published quarterly, looks at the evolution […]
How safe are cloud hosting services for business data?
There are many advantages of using cloud hosting services. Data can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Furthermore, cloud services backup their own servers and have multiple copies of data available. […]
Over 300 million ransomware attacks recorded in first half of 2021, claims study
In the first half of 2021, ransomware attacks skyrocketed, eclipsing the entire volume for 2020 in only six months, according to the mid-year update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report […]
Over half of businesses now have policy on ransomware attacks, claims study
New research by Databarracks has revealed 54% of businesses now have a defined policy in place to deal with ransomware attacks – whether this means paying a ransom, relying on insurance policies or refusing […]
Tech Digest daily round up: Colossal ransomware attacks hits US firms
About 200 US businesses have been hit by a “colossal” ransomware attack, according to a cyber-security firm. Huntress Labs said the hack targeted Florida-based IT company Kaseya before spreading through […]
Tech Digest daily round up: Ransomware cyber attack on US fuel pipeline
The US government issued emergency legislation on Sunday after the largest fuel pipeline in the US was hit by a ransomware cyber-attack. The Colonial Pipeline carries 2.5 million barrels a […]
McAfee sees average of 648 new threats per minute
McAfee sees COVID-19-themed cyber-attack detections increase by 114% in Q4 2020 Powershell threats grow 208% driven by Donoff malware New malware samples grow 10%; averaging 648 new threats per minute […]
Dramatic increase in business cyber attacks, claims Mactavish
New research from Mactavish, the specialist outsourced insurance buyer and claims resolution expert, reveals that 21% of businesses have suffered a cyber-related loss in the last three years, and just […]
Reason Antivirus Review: 3 Reasons Why This is a Must-Have for Home and Business
No computer should be without antivirus or malware protection installed. Malicious software infection isn’t something to be treated lightly. According to a 2019 Ponemon Institute study, malware attacks cost an […]
