Ransomware Payments Decreased by 35% in 2024, Research Finds
Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024 due to law enforcement crackdowns and stronger cyber defenses, forcing attackers to adapt with new tactics.
Ransomware Payments Dropped Dramatically Last Year
Hackers extracted far less money in 2024 than 2023 from victims, says a new report, but now is not the time for complacency.
Microsoft Teams abused in Russian email bombing ransomware campaign
Sophos' researchers said they saw two groups engaging in email bombing attacks At least 15 organizations were targeted in the last three months The goal is to steal sensitive data and deploy ...
Microsoft shares workaround for Windows security update issues
Microsoft has shared a workaround for users affected by a known issue that blocks Windows security updates from deploying on ...
Microsoft Has Quietly Removed Instructions for Updating Your ‘Unsupported’ PC to Windows 11
It appears that Microsoft doesn't want you to use the bypass any longer. Neowin spotted an update to a Microsoft support page ...
New Critical Microsoft Windows Warning As 3 Zero-Day Attacks Underway
Microsoft has confirmed that a staggering three zero-day cyberattacks are underway against Windows users—here’s what you need ...
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Ransomware attack at New York blood services provider – donors turned away during shortage crisis
The attack is frequently cited by the UK government as among the worst the country has faced in recent times, with thousands ...
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Ransomware gangs pose as IT support in Microsoft Teams phishing attacks
Ransomware gangs are increasingly adopting email bombing followed by posing as tech support in Microsoft Teams calls to trick employees into allowing remote control and install malware that ...
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Ransomware’s Bold New Move — Advertising for Inside Information
A new tactic has been discovered in the wild. This time ransomware actors are luring in insiders with the promise of cash.
Microsoft Unveils Surface Copilot+ PCs
Discover how Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs integrate AI-powered productivity, Pluton security, and 5G connectivity to ...
How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline
The hack at Change Healthcare stands as the biggest breach of U.S. medical data in history, exposing 190 million people's ...
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Despite Catastrophic Hacks, Ransomware Payments Dropped Dramatically Last Year
For much of the past year, the trail of destruction and mayhem left behind by ransomware hackers was on full display. Digital extortion gangs paralyzed hundreds of US pharmacies and clinics ...