Ransomware attacks jumped significantly in 2021, and that trend looks like its set to continue into the next year. The frequency and cost of ransomware attacks keeps rising, with attacks growing more targeted and more devastating. It doesn’t look like things are going to get any better going into 2022, so you’d better buckle up.…
We’ve handled hundreds of cybersecurity attacks and found that a lack of cybersecurity understanding is at the root of most attacks. Many people simply don’t understand how and why ransomware attacks happen, so they’re not prepared when they do happen. We decided to develop a quick, go-to resource as a primer to help people from…
Major ransomware gangs, including Avaddon, DarkSide, and REvil, dissolved in Q2 2021, but the relief was short-lived. New and potentially more dangerous gangs quickly moved to take their place. Probably the most notable of these new threats is the BlackMatter ransomware gang. BlackMatter recently made headlines by compromising the networks of Japanese medical imaging giant…
It’s no secret that ransomware attacks are getting worse; many of the biggest ransomware attacks happened in 2021. As hackers rake in the cash, they are investing into franchising and specialization and becoming more and more effective. As a result, the amount of pressure they are able to put on victims is increasing, and with…
The ransomware threat landscape continued heating up into the spring, with a number of exciting ransomware news events. Overall, the total number of attacks and average ransom size continued to rise. The total damage caused by cybercrime is on pace to top $6 trillion this year, with ransomware driving a large portion of that growth.…
