Spike in ransomware attacks in Q3 2020

40% Increase in Ransomware Attacks in Q3 2020

This year cyber attacks have increased many folds as compared to previous years due to new security challenges caused byContinue reading The post 40% Increase in Ransomware Attacks in Q3 2020 appeared ...

Attackers vs. Hackers – Two *Very* Different Animals

The cybersecurity industry is more well-informed than most, but even so, misconceptions arise and spread, helped along by the fact that the rise in cybersecurity incidents has led to substantial “pop culture” ...
Biggest Cyber Attacks of 2020

5 Biggest Cyber Attacks of 2020 (So Far)

The year 2020 has become remarkable in many ways, especially when it comes to the surge in cyber attacks. TheContinue reading The post 5 Biggest Cyber Attacks of 2020 (So Far) appeared ...
UK National Cyber Security Centre Warns of Surge in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Education Institutions

UK National Cyber Security Centre Warns of Surge in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Education Institutions

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert to the academic sector regarding a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions since the beginning of the school year. According ...
Iranian Hackers Launch Dharma Ransomware Attack on Global Firms

Iranian Hackers Launch Dharma Ransomware Attack on Global Firms

Security analysts and researchers from around the globe have made recent discoveries regarding an Iran-linked rookie hacker group, carrying outContinue reading The post Iranian Hackers Launch Dharma Ransomware Attack on Global Firms ...
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Top 5 Ransomware Attacks to Watch Out for in 2020-2021

Ransomware Attacks Double and Evolve Year-on-year!   Ransomware cases crossed over 20% around the world in the first half ofContinue reading The post Top 5 Ransomware Attacks to Watch Out for in ...
A screenshot of a tweet about recent ransomware attacks against Brookfield Asset Management

Recent Ransomware Attacks: Latest Ransomware Attack News in 2020

We’ll cover 15 of the most recent ransomware attacks (so far) in 2020 — what they were and who they impacted — as well as some of the latest news... The post ...
Ransomware Attacks Targeting U.S. Cities

Ransomware Attacks Targeting U.S. Cities

Targeted ransomware attacks on local US government entities—cities, schools, and police stations—are on the rise. In this blog learn you'll learn why ransomware attacks are successful, what you can do to minimize ...
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Businesses Now the Hot Ransomware Target

Businesses are bearing the brunt of ransomware today, according to a new report from Malwarebytes. The research finds a whopping 363% increase in overall ransomware detections against businesses between Q2 2018 and ...
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