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How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future
Malware

How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future

Accenture's latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Report reveals which industries are most vulnerable to new ransomware attacks
Malware

Report reveals which industries are most vulnerable to new ransomware attacks

Zscaler has announced its new Ransomware Report highlighting the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the industries being targeted.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Ransomware attacks surge in 2021, Triple Extortion threat comes to light
Malware

Ransomware attacks surge in 2021, Triple Extortion threat comes to light

Ransomware attacks have seen 102% increase this year compared to the beginning of 2020, and there are no signs of it slowing down.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Malware

A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020

Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
The current state of ransomware — and its future
Malware

The current state of ransomware — and its future

2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
The rising threat of human-controlled ransomware
Malware

The rising threat of human-controlled ransomware

Until recently, most ransomware attacks have been automated affairs. But things are changing, writes Attivo Networks regional director for ANZ Jim Cook.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Sophos deconstructs Dharma, the 'fast food franchise' ransomware
Malware

Sophos deconstructs Dharma, the 'fast food franchise' ransomware

Dharma ransomware has become a profitable business for cybercriminals, targeting small and medium businesses with devastating results.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
The real winner of 2019? Ransomware
Malware

The real winner of 2019? Ransomware

Trend Micro discovered a 10% increase in ransomware detections, despite a 57% decrease in the number of new ransomware families.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
4 Ransomware trends to watch in 2019
Malware

4 Ransomware trends to watch in 2019

Recorded Future's Allan Liska looks at the past big ransomware attacks thus far to predict what's coming this year.

By Allan Liska • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Ransomware infection? Here's how you control the damage
Malware

Ransomware infection? Here's how you control the damage

Ransomware has evolved to be more sophisticated and targeted, and remains a threat to businesses of all sizes.

By Michael Marcos • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service
Malware

Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service

These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.

By Steven Sparshott • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained
Malware

Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained

The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.

By Tyler Moffitt • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016