The first half of 2024 has witnessed a substantial evolution in the ransomware ecosystem, underscoring significant shifts in attack methodologies, victimology, and cybercriminal tactics. Rapid7 Labs has tracked more than 2,570 ransomware incidents so far this year, equating to an average of 14 publicly-claimed incidents per day. Since many incidents continue to go unreported, the […]
Sophos’ annual study of the real-world ransomware experiences of organizations around the globe explores the full victim journey, from root cause to severity of attack, financial impact, and recovery time. This report focuses on the ransomware experiences of the energy, oil/gas and utilities sector, a core element of the critical infrastructure supporting businesses around the
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Veeam’s goal is to relentlessly advance data and cyber resilience to keep your business running. As modern data threats continue to evolve almost daily, so does modern data protection. That’s why at Veeam, we lead the charge in cyber resilience by offering the best data protection combined with rapid ransomware recovery. The secret to organizational
The fifth Sophos annual study of the real-world ransomware experiences of organizations around the globe explores the full victim journey, from root cause through to severity of attack, financial impact, and recovery time. Fresh new insights combined with learnings from our previous studies reveal the realities facing businesses today as well as how the impact
In 2023, a surge in global tension resulted in an increase in cyber threat activity and disruptions in critical infrastructure worldwide. Escalating conflicts, including those between Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Hamas, and countries in the South China Sea, emboldened adversaries and hacktivists to develop new capabilities and reuse old techniques. Simultaneously, ransomware attacks affected
As the leader of Unit 42® by Palo Alto Networks, I have the opportunity to work closely with our clients and my team on some of the largest and most complicated cybersecurity incidents. In the past year, we have seen threat actors making larger and faster moves that damage their targets. The Unit 42 Incident
Ransomware attacks are on the rise in the Asia Pacific region, making them more prevalent now than ever before. While some organizations have suffered financially, others have suffered legal ramifications. According to the Global State of Industrial Cybersecurity: Resilience Amidst Disruption report, 65% of organizations in the APAC were affected by ransomware attacks in 2022,
The Kingdom of Bahrain views cyber security as a pillar of its economic development. Its economy and prosperity are dependent on having a safe ICT infrastructure in place. Bahrain goes to great lengths to protect its public and private sector infrastructure from online and financial threats. Playing a key role are two Ministry of Interior
Qatar is establishing itself as a global leader in cybersecurity activities with a strong regulatory framework and cybersecurity policy landscape designed to ensure robust national digital security. As technology continues to advance at an unparalleled rate, businesses are presented with both opportunities and challenges. Due to the intricacy of the digital environment, there is an
Rising Ransomware Threat in Asia Pacific Ransomware attacks are on the rise in the Asia Pacific region, making them more prevalent now than ever before. While some organizations have suffered financially, others have suffered legal ramifications. According to the Global State of Industrial Cybersecurity: Resilience Amidst Disruption report, 65% of organizations in the APAC were
