Latest about Ransomware
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
Most UK firms pay ransomware demands, despite ‘do not pay’ policies
News With ransomware attacks on the rise, organizations are paying up but still take weeks to recover
Lush cyber attack claimed by Akira ransomware gang
NEWS The group says it has accessed and will release data including passports, tax information, and client data
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
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
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
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
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
