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Nighttime small office cyberattack screens red warnings global scope

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
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Shadow AI use surges as staff trade security for speed

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Staff are quietly turning to unsanctioned AI tools, trading security and data privacy for speed, as new research warns of rising leakage risks.
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BlackFog launches ADX Vision to combat rising shadow AI risks

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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BlackFog unveils ADX Vision, a tool to monitor and block unauthorised AI use at work, addressing rising shadow AI data security risks.
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BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers

Tue, 6th May 2025
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BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.
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BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.
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BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.
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BlackFog unveils advanced platform for ransomware defence

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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BlackFog has unveiled its next generation enterprise platform, enhancing ransomware protection with features like air gap security and AI-based monitoring.
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BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
BlackFog has been honoured with the title of 'AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.
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BlackFog announces new leadership to drive growth & innovation

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
BlackFog strengthens leadership with Brenda Robb as President, John Sarantakes as CRO, and Mark Griffith as VP of Strategic Sales to drive growth amid rising ransomware threats.
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BlackFog bags teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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BlackFog bags the teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology, cementing its status as a top player against rising AI-based threats and ransomware attacks.
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BlackFog report reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks in 2023

Sat, 13th Jan 2024
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BlackFog's December 2023 report reveals an alarming surge in ransomware attacks, with 70 incidents noted, indicating an escalating cyber threat scenario.
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BlackFog wins CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards 2023

Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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risk & compliance
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data leak
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cyber attacks
BlackFog has been recognised as the Data Leak Detection Solution of the Year in the 2023 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program.