Ransomware by the Numbers – An Impact Overview

Ransomware by the Numbers – An Impact Overview

The number of global ransomware attacks is on the rise. According to Threatpost, the global volume of ransomware operations reached 304.7 million attacks in H1 2021. That’s a year-over-year increase of 151% ...
Which Data Do Ransomware Attackers Target for Double Extortion?

Which Data Do Ransomware Attackers Target for Double Extortion?

Double extortion is one of the most prevalent ransomware tactics today. The attackers first exfiltrate sensitive information from their target before launching the ransomware encryption routine. The threat actor then demands a ...
Predictive Ransomware Protection: The Key to Ending a Global Crisis

Predictive Ransomware Protection: The Key to Ending a Global Crisis

Successful ransomware attacks take time. They involve gaining a foothold in the enterprise, conducting reconnaissance, escalating privileges, and then locating and exfiltrating your organization’s most sensitive data. The entire process, up until ...
Ransomware Whack-a-Mole

Ransomware Whack-a-Mole

Pretty much everyone is familiar with the carnival game Whack-a-Mole. No matter how many moles you bash with the mallet, it seems like two more pop up in its place. It’s commonly ...
Three Secrets to Ending Ransomware

Three Secrets to Ending Ransomware

Stopping ransomware isn’t easy. If it were, there wouldn’t be so many successful attacks out there. According to ThreatPost, there has been a 151% increase in ransomware attacks in the first half ...