Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) stories
Qilin ransomware attack hits sheriff, $48K spent on recovery
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Ransomware gang Qilin claimed an April 2025 attack on Tennessee's Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, demanding USD $300,000, with no ransom paid.
AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools
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Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
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The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.
Trend Micro explores Russian cyber underground's influence
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Trend Micro's latest report unveils the evolution of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, revealing its impact on global cybercrime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.
AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
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A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.
All organizations are vulnerable to browser ransomware. Here's why
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Securing the cloud: Why cyber vigilance must keep pace with innovation
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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As World Cloud Security Day arrives, businesses face an urgent battle against rising cyber threats, with cloud misconfigurations and AI-driven risks challenging security measures.
Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered a new strategy from the Fog ransomware gang, which now exposes victim IP addresses on the Dark Web, increasing vulnerability to attacks.
February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.
FBI warns of rising threat from Medusa ransomware group
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Concerns grow over the Medusa ransomware group's threats to critical infrastructure, with attacks on over 300 victims reported amidst escalating cybersecurity risks.
Observations on the state of cyber readiness
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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As Australia approaches 2025, businesses are shifting focus from data protection to cyber resilience, adapting to the rising threats from ransomware and evolving technologies.
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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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.
Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.
2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.
Exclusive: Qualys MD discusses cybersecurity in ANZ region
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
In an exclusive interview, Qualys’ MD for Australia and New Zealand, Sam Salehi, discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the importance of basic practices.