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Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.

Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.

Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.

Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.

Quorum Cyber has appointed Scott Burman as Head of Advisory, affirming its commitment to bolstering its global cybersecurity services.

Ransomware attacks soared 81% YoY in October, disrupting new sectors while threat actors exploit antidetection tools.

September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.

Keeper Security, a leader in password management, has become the first company in its field to join the CVE programme as a CNA.

It comes after back-to-back record months in June and July, largely the result of Cl0ps MOVEit exploitation and the ongoing impact of the attack.

The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).

June’s high levels of activity has been driven by Clop’s exploitation of the MOVEit file transfer software vulnerability.

NCC Group appoints Siân John as CTO to drive innovation and strengthen their position as a leading cybersecurity consultancy.

April saw the second highest volume of attacks ever recorded by NCC Group's Global Threat Intelligence team, with ransomware attacks remaining at record highs.

Ransomware attacks surged in February with a 45% increase from January, highlighting the growing threat, according to NCC Group's analysis.

NCC Group appoints Doug Klotnia as Global Capability Leader for Managed Services, aiming to deliver threat intelligence-led real-time defenses.

Though a significant drop from the previous month, the total is the highest volume of attacks recorded in January over the last three years.

Ransomware attacks decreased by 5% in 2022, but saw a surge between February and April due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says a report by NCC Group.

Cybersecurity expert Tim Anderson becomes new CCO of e2e-assure with overall responsibility for commercial strategy, sales, and business growth.

Analysis from NCC Group’s Global Threat Intelligence team credits the increase to returning threat actor groups resurfacing and taking the lead in November.

The number of victims of ransomware attacks appears to have stabilised during April 2022, according to NCC Group.