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Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals

Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as new General Manager
Software-as-a-Service

AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as new General Manager

AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as General Manager to spearhead its SaaS security initiatives, integrating Product, Engineering, and Customer Success disciplines.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024

Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Supply Chain

Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage

It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability
Phishing

Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Ransomware

NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
Health Technologies

Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds

Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group

Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
Artificial Intelligence

January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe

Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds
Health Technologies

Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds

Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions
Supply Chain

Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions

Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Quorum Cyber adds Scott Burman to helm Advisory in strategic move
NCC Group

Quorum Cyber adds Scott Burman to helm Advisory in strategic move

Quorum Cyber has appointed Scott Burman as Head of Advisory, affirming its commitment to bolstering its global cybersecurity services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Ransomware attacks surge 81% in October, new threat actors emerge
Health Technologies

Ransomware attacks surge 81% in October, new threat actors emerge

Ransomware attacks soared 81% YoY in October, disrupting new sectors while threat actors exploit antidetection tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September
Ransomware

New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September

September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Keeper Security with first in joining the CVE programme
DevOps

Keeper Security with first in joining the CVE programme

Keeper Security, a leader in password management, has become the first company in its field to join the CVE programme as a CNA.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Ransomware attacks down in August after record levels in July
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks down in August after record levels in July

It comes after back-to-back record months in June and July, largely the result of Cl0ps MOVEit exploitation and the ongoing impact of the attack.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate
Ransomware

NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate

The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds

June's high levels of activity has been driven by Clop's exploitation of the MOVEit file transfer software vulnerability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023