Lockbit stories - Page 2
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 publicly disclosed incidents, marking a record-breaking month for cybercrime, according to Blackfog.
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
Ransomware activity spikes 20%, hospitals now in crosshairs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
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cybercrime
Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.
November sees 29% surge in ransomware attack victims
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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legal
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rebrand
November 2023 sees a 29% surge in ransomware attacks in the UK, with hackers primarily targeting global north.
BlackBerry AI detects 70% surge in new malware attacks in Q3
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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healthtech
BlackBerry AI reveals a shocking 70% rise in new malware attacks in Q3, with nearly 3 new types detected per minute.
Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November, says NCC Group
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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ddos
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ransomware
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supply chain
Analysis from NCC Group's Global Threat Intelligence team credits the increase to returning threat actor groups resurfacing and taking the lead in November.
Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
Countering the rise of credential-based attacks
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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iam
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cybersecurity
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opinion
By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.
Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft.
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“Last year was a phenomenal one for SailPoint on many fronts' - CEO
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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iam
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cybersecurity
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identity governance
SailPoint has credited its staff and passion for innovation for what the company describes as an 'award-winning' year in 2017.