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Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
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Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.
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New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.
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Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.
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Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
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Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.
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Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
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UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Cybersecurity threats in healthcare sector risk patient safety

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Trustwave warns that the increasing digitalisation of healthcare exposes critical vulnerabilities that could threaten patient lives, as detailed in new reports.
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Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.
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Cyber report reveals record 5,263 ransomware attacks

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A record 5,263 ransomware attacks were documented in 2024, according to NCC Group, raising serious concerns over cyber security vulnerabilities worldwide.
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Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
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GuidePoint warns of Python backdoor used in ransomware

Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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GuidePoint Security has unveiled the use of a Python backdoor in recent ransomware attacks, enabling threat actors to maintain access and deploy malicious encryptors.
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Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
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CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
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Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.
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2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.
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Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
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Ransomware attacks rise with construction sector most hit

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Corvus' Q3 Cyber Threat Report reveals 1,257 ransomware victims, highlighting vulnerabilities in VPNs and a rising threat landscape across sectors.