IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Axios

… ransomware. By the numbers: In 2023, ransomware hackers brought in roughly double 2022's total of $567 million in cryptocurrency from cyberattacks.

Security Magazine

According to a recent report, ransomware attacks almost doubled from 2200 to 4200 in 2023. The United States faced the highest number of attacks.

Forbes

So-called big game hackers have driven ransomware payments to new highs and smashed through the $1 billion barrier according to the latest …

PYMNTS.com

A form of malicious software that infiltrates computer networks, ransomware can range from simply restricting system access without damaging victims' …

Insurance Times

The 'resiliency of threat actors' in the ransomware arena is 'noteworthy', says chief information security officer.

Cybernews

The Hyundai Motor Corporation's European division has reportedly been the victim of a January ransomware attack carried out by the Russian-linked …

Becker’s Hospital Review

“Healthcare industry on high alert as HC3 warns of new ransomware threat from Akira gang. Group has ties to Conti and uses double extortion …

DataBreaches.net

Chainalysis got everyone's attention with their new report. They write, in part: 2023 marks a major comeback for ransomware, with record-breaking.

PC Gamer

The bad guys behind ransomware attacks clocked up over $1.1 billion in extorted winnings in 2023. So says Chainalysis, a blockchain data …

The National Law Review

Further, based on leak data, U.S.-based organizations were most severely affected by ransomware, a whopping 42 percent of leaks in 2022. Threat actors …