Ransomware

Cyber Threat Complexity Surges: OPSWAT Uncovers the Hidden Malware Crisis

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Critical Infrastructure Faces Mounting Malware Complexity – Cyber crooks aren’t kicking down the front door—they’re slipping in disguised as everyday files. A new report shows malware is getting smarter, stealthier, and harder to catch. Malware complexity jumped 127% in just six months, according to OPSWAT’s new 2025 Threat Landscape Report, revealed at Black Hat USA. … Read more

UK Government to Ban Ransomware Payments

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Is This the Start of a Global Push to Criminalize Ransom Payments? – The UK government plans to outlaw ransomware payments by public sector bodies. Private firms must report their ransom decisions before making any payments. The plan follows a wide public consultation and reflects growing concerns over cyber attacks on hospitals, councils, and national … Read more

One Click Can Cripple a Factory: Human Error Tops Cyber Risks in European Manufacturing

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Human Error Exposes Factory Floors – A careless click. A weak password. A moment of distraction. These are now the top vulnerabilities in Europe’s manufacturing sector. KnowBe4, a cybersecurity company specializing in human risk reduction, has released a report that sheds light on the human vulnerabilities within Europe’s manufacturing sector. The report, Securing Manufacturing’s Digital … Read more

Small Business Cyber Risk Largely Underestimated, Coalition Study Warns

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“It Won’t Happen to Me.” Are we all teenagers at heart?  Most small business owners feel safe from cyber risk. They shouldn’t. A new study exposes how misplaced confidence leaves digital doors wide open. Recent research by Coalition, the Small Business Cybersecurity Study, reveals a glaring gap in how small businesses perceive and respond to … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Surges Toward $73.5 Billion by 2033

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Global Market Poised for Strong Growth – The cyber insurance market is projected to reach USD 73.5 billion by 2033. This estimate is courtesy of new research from the IMARC Group. It stood at USD 14.2 billion in 2024. This growth represents a 17.88% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period. Rising Threats … Read more

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