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FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
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Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
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Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
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Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.
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Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, and accelerated digitalisation will continue to fuel cyberattacks in the years to come.  
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Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
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Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November, says NCC Group
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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Analysis from NCC Group’s Global Threat Intelligence team credits the increase to returning threat actor groups resurfacing and taking the lead in November.
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FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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"As cybercrime converges with advanced persistent threat methods, cybercriminals are finding ways to weaponise new technologies at scale to enable more disruption and destruction."
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Healthcare has 650% increase in ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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Zscaler's annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report reveals the healthcare and restaurant and food service industries had the biggest jumps in ransomware attacks.
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Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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Ransomware as a service is a major threat to all cybersecurity data and systems. Similar to software as a service, RaaS provides easy subscription-based access to ransomware to those with little-to-no programming expertise.
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Major technology manufacturer stops ransomware attack with AI
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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Darktrace has announced that one of its customers successfully interrupted a Babuk ransomware attack with its Autonomous Response technology, Antigena.
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Ransomware 2021 - the year and trends in hindsight
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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2021 saw threat actors turn the dial up on ransomware, with several high-profile attacks against major corporations and critical infrastructure.
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2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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Just when we all thought COVID-19 couldn’t possibly make the cyber risk environment any worse, 2021 brought us a supply chain shock induced by the global pandemic.
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How to make a business ‘invisible’ to hackers
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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Critical to every organisation is how to stop a cyber-security breach AND the damage it causes and do so within available budgets.
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A new report shows RaaS dominates, but defences are gaining the upper hand
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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While vulnerability disclosures increased 21% in the second half of 2021 and increasingly sophisticated criminal attacks made regular news, organisations fight back with targeted remediation efforts.
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InterSystems and Veromo power Australia’s economic recovery with new banking solution
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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It is anticipated that the solution will help drive post-pandemic economic growth by making it easier for start-ups and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into business reality.
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Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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The gravitational force of ransomware's black hole is pulling in other cyberthreats to form one massive, interconnected ransomware delivery system with significant implications for IT security.
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Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.
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Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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Speaking about the two ransomware types, Sophos says it's not a simple case of rebranding.
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How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Organisations that are heavily or entirely reliant on Microsoft infrastructure, services and applications can take several steps to shore up their security.
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Minimising the impact of REvil delivered via Kaseya servers
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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In this case study, Darktrace explains how it detected the first signs of ransomware on the network 'as soon as encryption had begun'.
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Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations. 
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Recent high profile cyber attacks show rising threat of ransomware-as-a-service
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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"This trend of ransomware-as-a-service is continuing to evolve and cybersecurity providers need to stay ahead of the risk."
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Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021. 
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New ransomware Epsilon Red discovered - how it works
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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New ransomware Epsilon Red has been found by Sophos researchers who detail the tools, techniques, procedures, and behaviour of the attackers behind it.
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How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future
Thu, 20th May 2021
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Accenture’s latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.
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