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Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.

The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.

A record 5,263 ransomware attacks were documented in 2024, according to NCC Group, raising serious concerns over cyber security vulnerabilities worldwide.

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.

ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.

A new report reveals a 51% rise in cybercriminals exploiting trusted Microsoft applications, highlighting increasing sophistication in attacks on Windows networks.

Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.

Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.

Check Point Software's Infinity XDR/XPR solution achieved a remarkable 100% detection rate in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, showcasing its effectiveness.

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.

SentinelLabs has unveiled a report on CyberVolk, detailing the hacktivist group's ransomware activities and connections within the cybercrime ecosystem.

OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.

OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.

New research by Barracuda Networks shows 44% of foiled ransomware attacks detected during lateral movement. Healthcare remains top target, up to 21% of incidents.