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Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches
Ransomware

Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
Ransomware

ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats

ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
ReliaQuest details Black Basta's legacy & rise of Teams phishing
Ransomware

ReliaQuest details Black Basta's legacy & rise of Teams phishing

ReliaQuest reveals Black Basta's fall and warns former affiliates persist with Teams phishing and Python-enabled ransomware tactics post-February 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
Ransomware

AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally

Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
Ransomware

AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid

A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
Data Protection

Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach

Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools
Unified Communications

AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools

Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Malware

Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report

The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Trend Micro explores Russian cyber underground's influence
Unified Communications

Trend Micro explores Russian cyber underground's influence

Trend Micro's latest report unveils the evolution of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, revealing its impact on global cybercrime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
Ransomware

AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk

A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
All organizations are vulnerable to browser ransomware. Here's why
Cloud Security

All organizations are vulnerable to browser ransomware. Here's why

Browser ransomware exploits OAuth flaws, third-party apps, and phishing, targeting cloud SaaS data with no malware, bypassing traditional endpoint defenses.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
Ransomware

Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware

Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Qilin ransomware attack hits sheriff, $48K spent on recovery
Malware

Qilin ransomware attack hits sheriff, $48K spent on recovery

Ransomware gang Qilin claimed an April 2025 attack on Tennessee's Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, demanding USD $300,000, with no ransom paid.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025
Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
Ransomware

Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave

The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025