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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Last week
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ai security
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healthtech
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crowdstrike
It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.
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NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
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Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
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law enforcement
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.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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ncc group
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threat intelligence
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.
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January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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ncc group
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financial institutions
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.
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Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
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russia
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.
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Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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digitalisation
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ncc group
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productivity
Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.
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Quorum Cyber adds Scott Burman to helm Advisory in strategic move
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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ncc group
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cyber risk
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uk
Quorum Cyber has appointed Scott Burman as Head of Advisory, affirming its commitment to bolstering its global cybersecurity services.
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Ransomware attacks surge 81% in October, new threat actors emerge
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
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asia
Ransomware attacks soared 81% YoY in October, disrupting new sectors while threat actors exploit antidetection tools.
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New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.
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Keeper Security with first in joining the CVE programme
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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pam
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devops
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apm
Keeper Security, a leader in password management, has become the first company in its field to join the CVE programme as a CNA.
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Ransomware attacks down in August after record levels in July
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ncc group
It comes after back-to-back record months in June and July, largely the result of Cl0ps MOVEit exploitation and the ongoing impact of the attack.
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NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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security vulnerabilities
The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).
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Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ncc group
June’s high levels of activity has been driven by Clop’s exploitation of the MOVEit file transfer software vulnerability.
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NCC Group appoints Siân John as Chief Technology Officer
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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data privacy
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digital transformation
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strategy
NCC Group appoints Siân John as CTO to drive innovation and strengthen their position as a leading cybersecurity consultancy.
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NCC finds ransomware attacks remain at record highs
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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research
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ncc group
April saw the second highest volume of attacks ever recorded by NCC Group's Global Threat Intelligence team, with ransomware attacks remaining at record highs.
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Ransomware attacks rise 45% in Feb, LockBit ramps up activity
Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks surged in February with a 45% increase from January, highlighting the growing threat, according to NCC Group's analysis.
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NCC Group appoints Doug Klotnia as Global Capability Leader for Managed Services
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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strategy
NCC Group appoints Doug Klotnia as Global Capability Leader for Managed Services, aiming to deliver threat intelligence-led real-time defenses.
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Ransomware attacks decreased 38% in January - report
Mon, 6th Mar 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Though a significant drop from the previous month, the total is the highest volume of attacks recorded in January over the last three years.