Planning, tabletops, and the right skills and training are vital to being prepared for one of the most prevalent business ...

There was a dramatic surge in ransomware attacks in 2023, with a 55% year-over-year increase. The total number of victims reached 5,070. This rise doesn’t tell the whole tale, though. Statista reports ...

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Ransomware is also a form of blackmail, and it's become a highly profitable extortion industry. Modern "double-extortion" ...

The FBI last week issued warnings to consumers using Gmail and other email services that the Medusa ransomware group is targeting them. At the time of its warning, the bureau said it had received at ...

In today's digital era, ransomware has become one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations of all sizes. Ransomware is malicious software that locks access to systems and ...

(Bloomberg) -- In 2021, following a cyberattack that crippled fuel supplies along the US East Coast, then President Joe Biden vowed to make ransomware a national security priority. Executive orders ...

Any organization can be targeted by ransomware attackers, regardless of their size, location or industry, meaning preparedness and resilience is critical. The nature of the modern ransomware ecosystem ...

Businesses across the globe are wrestling with the ongoing and evolving threat of ransomware, with recent victims including food, mining and even technology companies. However, ransomware isn’t just a ...

Why it matters: Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals use to encrypt data or lock a victim's system, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. The attackers typically demand ...

Ransomware attacks against the healthcare sector have spiked in recent years as cybercriminals launch sophisticated assaults against hospitals — posing a serious threat to operations and patient ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Jan. 15, 2025: This story, originally published Jan.