ransomware
Hackers hit CD Projekt Red, steal data, ask for ransom
Polish game developer CD Projekt Red has been hit by hackers, who breached its internal network, stole data, encrypted some devices, and asked for a ransom to not sell of leak …
Lack of visibility into remote endpoints leaves companies vulnerable to ransomware
Illumio released findings on visibility and security practices for remote endpoints, revealing how vulnerable organizations are to ransomware propagating throughout the …
SMB ransomware extortion: Identifying pieces of the puzzle
2020 saw a new trend emerge: ransomware victims who were unwilling or unable to pay the ransom were faced with the threat of their sensitive information being exposed. Ponying …
Digital transformation plans have accelerated due to the pandemic
As organizational reliance on data continues to rise amid the pandemic, a Druva survey uncovered rising concerns among Indian businesses about data protection, the growing …
Ransomware: The rise of Misfortune 500 businesses
Far too many executives and employees think ransomware is a nuisance delivered via an obviously fake phishing email. This misconception leaves companies exposed to attack. …
Extortion demands grow as cybercriminals target new online industries
There was a 154 percent increase in the number of attacks between 2019 and 2020, with growth in ransom-related DDoS (RDDoS) attacks and a rise in use of existing attack …
Isolation-based security technologies are gaining prominence
Cyberinc shared its insights into the key trends that will shape the cybersecurity industry in the coming year. With evolving tactics that increase the risk and impact of …
Cybersecurity investments will increase up to 10% in 2021
A Canalys forecast predicts cybersecurity investments will increase 10% worldwide in the best-case scenario in 2021. Information security will remain a high priority this …
Zero trust: A solution to many cybersecurity problems
The SolarWinds hack and the never-ending stream of revelations about the attackers’ tools, techniques and other targets has been occupying the minds of CISOs and …
Bolstering healthcare IT against growing security threats
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, healthcare organizations are scrambling to ensure the safety and support of patients and staff, while also integrating and learning new …
Ransomware provides the perfect cover
Look at any list of security challenges that CISOs are most concerned about and you’ll consistently find ransomware on them. It’s no wonder: ransomware attacks cripple …
Most CISOs believe that human error is the biggest risk for their organization
53% of CISOs and CSOs in the UK&I reported that their organization suffered at least one significant cyberattack in 2020, with 14% experiencing multiple attacks, a …