NCC Group stories

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

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

The eBPF Foundation has unveiled two reports on eBPF security, including a threat model and a verifier code audit, aiming to enhance safe deployment.

Ransomware attacks surged by 14% in August, with 450 incidents reported. RansomHub led with 72 attacks, and a record ransom of USD$75 million was paid.

e2e-assure has named Mike Upton as Head of Public Sector to spearhead strategic cyber defence initiatives amid rising threats to UK Public Sector infrastructure.

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.

AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as General Manager to spearhead its SaaS security initiatives, integrating Product, Engineering, and Customer Success disciplines.

Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.

Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.

It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.

LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.

Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.

Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.

Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.

Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.

Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.