Extortion stories - Page 2
LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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blockchain
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
Orange Cyberdefense reveals worrying rise in cyber incidents
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
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cyber attacks
Orange Cyberdefense's annual report highlights a 30% year-on-year escalate in cyber incidents, with large enterprises being the major victims.
Quadruple extortion ransomware maximising monetisation
Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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Quadruple extortion ransomware is yet another technique with which cybercriminals seek to make as much profit as possible.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Another update from Mandiant
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Mandiant's CTO, Charles Carmakal, discusses cyber security, threat intelligence, and projects in the APAC region.