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Ransomware Attacks Hit All-Time Highs Travelers today released its Q4 2024 Cyber Threat Report, revealing an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks. The report highlights that ransomware operators have shifted tactics from mass-scale exploits to more repeatable attack methods. According to the report, 1,663 victims were posted on leak sites in Q4 2024, marking a 32% … Read more
Almost all, a staggering, 96% of ransomware incidents now involve data breaches with data theft. This marks a significant shift in cybercriminals’ strategies. This is according to Arctic Wolf’s 2025 Threat Report. The cybersecurity report’s findings highlight how threat actors are adapting to stronger cybersecurity defenses by prioritizing cyber extortion and leveraging vulnerabilities for infiltration. … Read more
The UK government has introduced proposals to increase ransomware incident reporting and reduce payments to cyber criminals. The measures are rooted in the principle that ransom payments fuel the crime by making it more lucrative. Much like negotiating with terrorists, paying ransoms risks emboldening criminals and increasing the likelihood of future attacks while failing to … Read more
Using “admin” as a username for a virtual private network (VPN) is akin to parking your car and leaving the keys in the ignition. You are making it easy; why not leave the car running? This careless practice can make your system vulnerable to ransomware attacks. According to Corvus Insurance’s Q3 2024 Cyber Threat Report, … Read more
Check out our detailed report on the cyber insurance lawsuit Fortune 500 company Sinclair Inc. has filed against CCC/CNA and Starr Indemnity, claiming the cyber insurers each owe the broadcaster $10 million for losses from a 2021 ransomware attack. Both insurers deny the allegations, now before a Maryland federal court. But Sinclair’s claims in the … Read more