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Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates

Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jul 2021

Malware

Recent high profile cyber attacks show rising threat of ransomware-as-a-service

Cyber attacks by ransomware-as-a-service providers pose a growing threat, warns Open Systems, following the recent REvils attack on Kaseya and JBS.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021

Malware

Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report

McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021

Malware

New ransomware Epsilon Red discovered - how it works

New ransomware Epsilon Red has been found by Sophos researchers who detail the tools, techniques, procedures, and behaviour of the attackers behind it.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021

Malware

How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future

Accenture's latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021

Malware

Report reveals which industries are most vulnerable to new ransomware attacks

Zscaler has announced its new Ransomware Report highlighting the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the industries being targeted.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021

Malware

Ransomware attacks surge in 2021, Triple Extortion threat comes to light

Ransomware attacks have seen 102% increase this year compared to the beginning of 2020, and there are no signs of it slowing down.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021

Malware

A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020

Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021

Malware

The current state of ransomware — and its future

2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021

Malware

The rising threat of human-controlled ransomware

Until recently, most ransomware attacks have been automated affairs. But things are changing, writes Attivo Networks regional director for ANZ Jim Cook.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020