New Bill Mandates Australian Organizations to Notify Before Paying Ransom
Ransomware attacks are not a common security incident anymore. Several countries are severely concerned about the rising sophistication of ransomware attacks. Some governments even...
Paying Ransom is the Primary Solution for 60% of Organizations: Study
Despite several notices and awareness programs, most organizations are still paying ransom for data decryption post a ransomware attack. Earlier, the FBI warned companies...
The Vulnerabilities that Open the Door to Ransomware
The Darkside ransomware group brought the Colonial Pipeline to its knees in May 2021. In another incident that soon followed, REvil (Ransomware Evil), a...
The Edward Don Ransomware Attack – A Reminder of Disruption Caused by Cyberattacks on...
Ransomware attacks targeted towards supply chains in the U.S. have spiraled indiscriminately in the recent past. The incidents are growing by the day, and...
U.S. DoJ Gives Ransomware Attacks Same Priority as Terrorist Attacks
Ransomware attacks have become the talk of the town globally after cybercriminals caused severe damage to the country by disrupting operations of Colonial Pipeline...
One Attack, Two Disclosures! The Story of Azusa Ransomware Attack
Unreported cyberattacks usually return with greater risks. Most organizations avoid reporting cyberattacks citing various reasons but eventually encounter severe backlash if not disclosed. Recently,...
Night Blood: A Global Ransomware Campaign Run by APT Group TA505
The TA505, a Russian-speaking APT group, created a buzz early last year with a devastating ransomware attack on the Maastricht University (UM) in the...
Step Up Cybersecurity! White House Warns About Rising Ransomware Attacks
Though government security policies may motivate organizations to boost their cybersecurity standards, ultimately it is a company’s proactive measures that prevent cyberattacks. Irrespective of...
Ransomware: A Pandemic Plaguing the Digital World
It seems the bad guys in cyberspace decided to forego their holidays and work harder at the end of 2020. While the world was...
The Wild Evolution of Ransomware
This past year, I have spent much time researching and writing about ransomware attacks as well as conducting ransomware simulation exercises. I’ve come across...
