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BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public
Malware

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

Undisclosed attacks outnumbered public cases by nine to one, with healthcare and government still bearing the brunt of the ransomware threat.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Entrust launches cloud cryptographic security platform
Private Cloud

Entrust launches cloud cryptographic security platform

Entrust unveils cloud-based cryptographic security platform to centralise key, certificate and secrets management across hybrid IT estates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery
Storage

Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery

Polymorphic ransomware and 'shadow encryption' are rapidly rising, Index Engines warns, making attacks harder to detect and recovery riskier.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi
Malware

LockBit 5.0 ransomware targets Windows, Linux, ESXi

New LockBit 5.0 ransomware hits Windows, Linux and ESXi in single campaigns, widening blast radius across mixed and virtualised environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors
Ransomware

Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors

Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Wazuh issues new rules to detect fast-moving Mamona ransomware
Data Protection

Wazuh issues new rules to detect fast-moving Mamona ransomware

Wazuh has released new detection rules to counter Mamona ransomware, which quickly encrypts files, demands ransom, then deletes itself from Windows systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Secuvy launches advanced features to boost data security
Data Protection

Secuvy launches advanced features to boost data security

Secuvy has launched innovative features to enhance data security, targeting insider threats and streamlining compliance for organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection
Encryption

Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection

Utimaco introduces u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud, an innovative solution enhancing data protection against unauthorised access and cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe

emt Distribution, a rhipe company, offers SmartEncrypt by rhipe, an enterprise-grade file encryption software as a solution in Asia Pacific.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021

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Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns
Data Protection

Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns

Many organisations overestimate their ability to recover from ransomware, as 57% of Irish respondents reported at least one attack in two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Ransomware is doubling down — What you need to know about the recent surge
Malware

Ransomware is doubling down — What you need to know about the recent surge

Ransomware attacks have surged by 100% from Q2 to Q3/2024, with the Magniber variant leading the charge, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025