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$4.91 million — that’s what IBM’s 2024 report indicates is the average cost of a ransomware attack. But this ransomware statistic doesn’t include the cost of the ransom demand itself,…
Sophos reports that two in three organizations were hit by ransomware attacks in 2021, likely due, in part, to the growing ransomware-as-a-service trade. Understanding what ransomware is and how it…
Hackers attacked several key South African organizations last week, impacting everything from workers’ paychecks to 112 emergency calls Note: This article, which was originally published in 2019, has been updated…
We’ll cover 24 of the most recent ransomware attacks (so far) in 2020 — what they were and who they impacted — as well as some of the latest news…
Why fixing that ransomware attack might get you indicted Editor’s Note: We’re pleased to publish this article from attorney Ryan Blanch, sharing an expert perspective on some of the legal…
Cybercrime will generate at least $1.5 trillion this year—and that’s conservative Two weeks ago we discussed the impressive work done by Dr. Michael McGuire on a cybercrime study that found…
The World Economic Forum ranks cyber attacks third behind extreme weather and natural disasters. Across the world, we’ve never been more connected to the internet. Our devices, our infrastructure –…
The week in cyber security, featuring spying, phishing, ransom minus the ware and at least one ‘destructive’ logic bomb. The trouble with cyber security is that there is virtually no…
A new report says that negligent employees are the root cause of most cyber security incidents. 54% of IT professionals point the finger at negligent employees as the main cause…
New laws, old ransomware, responsible disclosures and some of the worst people in the world. It’s been another busy week, which means it’s the perfect time to roll out our…
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