Ransomware
Discover expert analysis on ransomware with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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UK CISOs are cowing to ransomware demands more than you think, here’s why they shouldn’t pay up
News Organizations that pay ransomware demands are perpetuating a multi-billion dollar industry and fueling future attacks
By Emma Woollacott Published
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A ransomware payments ban risks criminalizing victims
News A blanket ban on ransomware payments could prompt underreporting and negatively impact victims
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Russia-linked group could be behind Australian state court cyber attack
News A ransomware group was able to gain access to a database containing courtroom recordings of trials between November and December
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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History tells us ALPHV will likely recover from recent takedown
News A number of cyber criminal outfits have recovered from police takedowns in recent years, but that doesn’t mean authorities should stop trying
By Ross Kelly Published
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ALPHV leak site seized by law enforcement as decryption tool released
News The ALPHV takedown as been described as a "huge win" for law enforcement
By Ross Kelly Published
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FBI issues alert as Play ransomware gang victim list passes 300 mark
News Play ransomware has emerged as one of the most aggressive and sophisticated threat actors operating globally in 2023
By Steve Ranger Published
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Ransomware groups are using media coverage to coerce victims into paying
News Threat actors are starting to see the benefits of a more sophisticated media strategy for extracting ransoms
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Everything we know so far about the rumored ALPHV 'takedown'
News Rumors' attributing the ALPHV outage to a law enforcement operation remain unconfirmed
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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The end of ransomware payments: How businesses fit into the fight
In-depth Governments worldwide have determined to stop ransomware payments, but what does this mean for businesses?
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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LockBit remains most dangerous ransomware despite fall in attacks
News LockBit accounts for a dwindling proportion of global ransomware attacks, but is still the single biggest threat to organizations in the UK
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Report: Ransomware is driving up UK inflation
News Growing ransomware attack costs are driving inflation and forcing firms to take desperate measures to cut expenditures
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Why ransomware attacks happen to small businesses – and how to stop them
In-depth With a surge in small business ransomware attacks, it's critical to know what makes your organization a target and what defensive measures you can take
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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