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New research by Barracuda Networks shows 44% of foiled ransomware attacks detected during lateral movement. Healthcare remains top target, up to 21% of incidents.

Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 incidents reported. Blackfog's data shows a record-breaking month, particularly hitting government, education, and healthcare sectors.

Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.

The rapidly evolving ransomware threat poses a significant risk to business continuity, crucially impacting cyber insurance strategies. Companies must bolster cybersecurity to stay ahead.

Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.

Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.

A wave of cyber-attacks has revealed weaknesses in major digital platforms and national infrastructures, igniting urgent calls from professionals for stronger cybersecurity measures.

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.

Dragos' 2023 Australian OT Cybersecurity review reveals rising threats, with 13 local ransomware incidents and critical infrastructure at risk. Turner urges stronger measures.

Cybercriminal activity surges due to new tools, gangs, and geopolitical tensions. APT activities, ransomware, and AI-powered tools fuel unprecedented threats.

Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.

Sophos' Active Adversary Report 2023 unveils persistent ransomware threats, rising use of compromised credentials in cyberattacks.

ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.

World Backup Day highlights the escalating data breach issue as 24% of businesses suffered ransomware attacks in 2023, a significant jump from 15% in 2022, according to a survey.

Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.