Ransomware asking rates increased by 53% in 2021: global survey
The more visible and sophisticated attackers were demanding US$1m or more, while returning less data than in previous years
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Anatomy of a multiple-gang attack
New research from Sophos discovers Hive, LockBit and BlackCat ransomware gangs consecutively or simultaneously attacking the same network.
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How complacent are South-east Asian executives about cybersecurity?
One global 2021 survey yielded signs that cyber complacency in the region could spell trouble
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June 2022’s ‘most wanted malware’ rankings demonstrate extreme cybercriminal networks resilience
Hardly a month after the FluBot takedown in May 2022, new mobile malware MaliBot is already jostling into the leaderboard
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Digitalization without data security – a recipe for vulnerability
A business continuity plan isn’t complete without data resilience, data observability and data recovery, with the significant rise in exposed databases amid accelerated digitalization in Asia Pacific.
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An update on the evolution of LockBit ransomware
Cited as one of the most prolific threat groups by the US law enforcement agencies, the ransomware is evolving rapidly
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And you thought files stored in cloud collaboration platforms are 100% safe!
Cyber researchers have discovered a proof-of-concept showing that file configuration settings in certain enterprise cloud apps are potentially exploitable by hackers
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Ransomware recovery – an avoidable expense?
Difficult to insure against, but a fast-growing threat, leakage of sensitive data via ransomware attacks needs counterstrategies – fast!
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Are we equipped to stay ahead of ransomware?
Success in stopping ransomware still seems out of our reach. Can AI and automation, a ‘zero trust’ approach, or a hybrid SOC help us deal more effectively with this fast-growing...
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Newly-discovered Linux malware is not even a standalone executable
The financially-motivated malware is a shared object library with sophisticated evasive activities that are “nearly impossible to detect”.
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Ransomware: true cost to business 2022
We are currently witnessing the greatest volume of ransomware attacks across the globe. But what’s the true cost to business?
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Ransomware collateral costs 7x more than ransoms paid: study
That does not mean corporations should just pay up rather than save on the costs of response, restoration and legal protection.
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Report: Complex RansomOps fuel growth in ransomware economy
Singapore, Australia and India top the 2021 list of most-attacked countries in APAC, as willingness of victims to meet ransom demands fuels explosive growth in the ransomware economy.
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Cybersecurity firm reports record ransomware casualties in its 2021 user base
Hackers had used the ‘name-and-shame’ technique to pressure victim organizations to pay up.
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What you need to know about the Okta breach by Lapsus$
While it’s a relief to know the impact is limited, organizations need to be aware of the potential threat of the Lapsus$ cyber gang.
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Widespread impact of ransomware in Asia Pacific
4 in 5 organizations in Asia Pacific affected by ransomware, with more than half paying the ransom.
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New trick up ransomware actors’ sleeves: financial blackmail
With almost half of incident response requests comprising ransomware, one cybersecurity firm predicts more devious extortion tactics in 2022.
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Ransomware attackers don’t take holidays!
With the holiday season coming up, the emerging pattern of cyber-attacks occurring over the weekends or holidays is concerning for businesses.
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Ransomware: how your data can be your best defense
Cybercriminals are targeting your data for ransom, but true data immutability and visibility can be your best defense.
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“Good rain knows the best time to fall”: fraudster motto
Summary: This quote from Squid Game mirrors what fraudsters and hackers are basing their phishing campaigns on: trendjacking!
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