Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) stories - Page 6

Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.

Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.

New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.

Organisations that are heavily or entirely reliant on Microsoft infrastructure, services and applications can take several steps to shore up their security.

In this case study, Darktrace explains how it detected the first signs of ransomware on the network 'as soon as encryption had begun'.

Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.

Cyber attacks by ransomware-as-a-service providers pose a growing threat, warns Open Systems, following the recent REvils attack on Kaseya and JBS.

McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

New ransomware Epsilon Red has been found by Sophos researchers who detail the tools, techniques, procedures, and behaviour of the attackers behind it.

Accenture’s latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.

Zscaler has announced its new Ransomware Report highlighting the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the industries being targeted.

Ransomware attacks have seen 102% increase this year compared to the beginning of 2020, and there are no signs of it slowing down.

Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.

Until recently, most ransomware attacks have been automated affairs. But things are changing, writes Attivo Networks regional director for ANZ Jim Cook.

Dharma ransomware has become a profitable business for cybercriminals, targeting small and medium businesses with devastating results.

Trend Micro discovered a 10% increase in ransomware detections, despite a 57% decrease in the number of new ransomware families.

Recorded Future's Allan Liska looks at the past big ransomware attacks thus far to predict what's coming this year.

Ransomware has evolved to be more sophisticated and targeted, and remains a threat to businesses of all sizes.

These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.