IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

March 13, 2024
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Ransomware festers as a top security challenge, US intel leaders say | Cybersecurity Dive

U.S. intelligence leaders warn ransomware activity is growing, despite high profile efforts to seize threat actors' infrastructure.

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Healthcare hit hardest by ransomware last year, FBI IC3 report shows – HealthITSecurity

The healthcare sector fell victim to ransomware more than any other critical infrastructure sector last year, the FBI's 2023 Internet Crime Report …

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FBI Data Shows Ransomware Attack Surge as Cybercrime Losses Reach $12.5 Billion

IC3 received 2,825 complaints related to ransomware, including 1,193 ransomware complaints from critical infrastructure entities, up 18% from 2022.

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Ransomware groups warned there is no money in attacking British state – The Guardian

“The library has not made any payment to the criminal actors responsible for the attack, nor engaged with them in any way,” it said. “Ransomware gangs …

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Ransomware Talent Surges to Akira After LockBit's Demise

Ransomware groups may come and go, but often it's only in name, as the individuals involved will move on to power whatever group remains a going …

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U.K. Government Accused Of 'Ostrich Strategy' On Ransomware – Forbes

The U.K. government may be sleepwalking toward a catastrophic ransomware incident, an influential committee has warned.

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Sophos: Remote ransomware attacks on SMBs increasing | TechTarget

According to the 2024 Sophos Threat Report, remote ransomware attacks against small businesses are on the rise.

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Healthcare Ransomware Attacks: Understanding the Problem and How to Protect Your Organization

Defined as malicious software that encrypts valuable data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid, ransomware attacks represent a pervasive and …

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Three-Quarters of Cyber Incident Victims Are Small Businesses – Infosecurity Magazine

The notorious LockBit group made up the highest number of small business ransomware incidents handled by Sophos Incident Response last year, at 27.59% …

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SMBs are being hit with more malware attacks than ever, and many can't keep up

Between infostealers, ransomware, and BEC attacks, SMBs are having a hard time remaining secure.

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