Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) stories - Page 2
Check Point reveals 8% spike in global cyberattacks by mid-2023
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Lockbit3 leads ransomware surge in the year's first half, while unconventional targets surface amid new attack patterns.
Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.
FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.
Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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iot
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, and accelerated digitalisation will continue to fuel cyberattacks in the years to come.
Two new appointments to Paessler’s Asia Pacific team
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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saas
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digital transformation
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iot
Paessler continues to grow in APAC with new hires Jim Lee, Business Development Manager, and Tommy Lok, Director of Technical Services.
Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot security
The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November, says NCC Group
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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ddos
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Analysis from NCC Group’s Global Threat Intelligence team credits the increase to returning threat actor groups resurfacing and taking the lead in November.
FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
New research predicts the convergence of advanced persistent threat methods with cybercrime, enabling a new wave of destructive attacks at scale.
Healthcare has 650% increase in ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Zscaler's annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report reveals the healthcare and restaurant and food service industries had the biggest jumps in ransomware attacks.
Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Ransomware as a service (RaaS) poses a significant threat to cybersecurity. This article explains what RaaS is, how it works, and how to prevent attacks.
Major technology manufacturer stops ransomware attack with AI
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Darktrace has announced that one of its customers successfully interrupted a Babuk ransomware attack with its Autonomous Response technology, Antigena.
Ransomware 2021 - the year and trends in hindsight
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
2021 saw threat actors turn the dial up on ransomware, with several high-profile attacks against major corporations and critical infrastructure.
2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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malware
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supply chain & logistics
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zero trust security
COVID-19-induced supply chain disruptions have increased cyber risk. The solution? Embrace a zero trust approach, says Delinea APAC VP Wahab Yusoff.
How to make a business ‘invisible’ to hackers
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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raas
Critical to every organisation is how to stop a cyber-security breach AND the damage it causes and do so within available budgets.
A new report shows RaaS dominates, but defences are gaining the upper hand
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
Organizations fight back against increasing cyber threats as ransomware attacks dominate and state-sponsored actions rise, says Nozomi Networks report.
InterSystems and Veromo power Australia’s economic recovery with new banking solution
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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economics
InterSystems has partnered with Veromo to offer registration services directly through online banking, aimed at driving post-pandemic economic growth.
Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.
Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.