Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) stories - Page 2
Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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energy sector
African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.
Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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personal computing devices
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ios
Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.
One billion dollars in funding for even more ransomware
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Ransomware gangs increase pressure on victims by implementing ruthless extortion techniques enabled by the proliferation of cryptocurrencies and AI.
Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reports a major shift in cybercrime, with increasing reliance on 'as-a-service' tools like Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service,.
Check Point reveals 8% spike in global cyberattacks by mid-2023
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Lockbit3 leads ransomware surge in the year's first half, while unconventional targets surface amid new attack patterns.
Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.
FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.
Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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iot
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, and accelerated digitalisation will continue to fuel cyberattacks in the years to come.
Two new appointments to Paessler’s Asia Pacific team
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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saas
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digital transformation
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iot
Paessler continues to grow in APAC with new hires Jim Lee, Business Development Manager, and Tommy Lok, Director of Technical Services.
Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot security
The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November, says NCC Group
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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ddos
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Analysis from NCC Group’s Global Threat Intelligence team credits the increase to returning threat actor groups resurfacing and taking the lead in November.
FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
New research predicts the convergence of advanced persistent threat methods with cybercrime, enabling a new wave of destructive attacks at scale.
Healthcare has 650% increase in ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Zscaler's annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report reveals the healthcare and restaurant and food service industries had the biggest jumps in ransomware attacks.
Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Ransomware as a service (RaaS) poses a significant threat to cybersecurity. This article explains what RaaS is, how it works, and how to prevent attacks.
Major technology manufacturer stops ransomware attack with AI
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Darktrace has announced that one of its customers successfully interrupted a Babuk ransomware attack with its Autonomous Response technology, Antigena.
Ransomware 2021 - the year and trends in hindsight
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
2021 saw threat actors turn the dial up on ransomware, with several high-profile attacks against major corporations and critical infrastructure.
2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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malware
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supply chain & logistics
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zero trust security
COVID-19-induced supply chain disruptions have increased cyber risk. The solution? Embrace a zero trust approach, says Delinea APAC VP Wahab Yusoff.
How to make a business ‘invisible’ to hackers
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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raas
Critical to every organisation is how to stop a cyber-security breach AND the damage it causes and do so within available budgets.