Ransomware
Discover expert analysis on ransomware with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Nearly 80% of firms hit by ransomware in the last two years were compromised a second time
News Paying ransomware gangs doesn't guarantee you'll get your data back or be exempt from follow-up attacks
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Life after LockBit: A fragmented landscape and wayward affiliates will still cause chaos for enterprises
Analysis The LockBit takedown could have wide ranging implications for the global security threat landscape, according to a senior Check Point threat analyst
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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LockBit could be done and dusted after NCA operation gained access to admin environments, source code, and affiliate info
News LockBit has risen to become of the most notorious ransomware groups since first emerging in 2020, and was responsible for the devastating Royal Mail attack in 2023
By Ross Kelly Last updated
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Schneider Electric confirms data was stolen in Cactus ransomware attack
News Schneider Electric said corporate data has been stolen, but insisted that the attack on its sustainability division was an isolated incident
By Ross Kelly Published
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Rhysida ransomware encryption can be beaten - here’s how
News A flaw in Rhysida ransomware allows files to be unlocked, and some companies may have been using it for a while
By Steve Ranger Published
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US government offers $10 million reward in bid to track down Hive ransomware leaders
The hefty reward for information on the Hive ransomware group forms part of an ongoing effort to tackle cyber criminal operations globally
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Three channel partner considerations for tackling ransomware
Industry Insight Channel partners can play a vital role in protecting customers from the growing threat of ransomware, but there's no one-size-fits-all approach
By Candida Valois Published
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The 'Big Three’ ransomware groups are losing their grip on the industry as gangs begin to fracture, study shows
News The ransomware landscape has become more diversified, with major players like LockBit losing ground to smaller, more dynamic collectives
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Southern Water falls victim to ransomware attack as threat actors escalate targeting of utilities
News Southern Water said it’s working closely with relevant authorities to remediate the incident, which Black Basta claimed responsibility for
By Emma Woollacott Last updated
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Ransomware victims are being offered payment extension plans as groups ratchet up pressure
News Ransomware gangs like Medusa are adopting new strategies to increase the success-rate of its extortion efforts, including payment extension schemes
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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UK finance firms faced a torrent of ransomware attacks in 2023 as threat actors ramped up activities
News New data reveals ransomware attacks on financial firms doubled in 2023, with experts noting consistent peaks and troughs over the course of the year
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Babuk Tortilla ransomware dealt major blow with release of new decryptor – here’s how victims can recover their data
News A decryptor for Babuk Tortilla ransomware has been released following a sting operation by Dutch police with the help of Cisco Talos, offering a vital lifeline for victims
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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