Topic: attack frequency
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Ransomware's New Tactic: Creating Chaos
Ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with over half occurring during weekends or holidays to exploit reduced staffing, and groups now employing aggressive tactics like quadruple extortion to cause operational paralysis. The economics are shifting as fewer victims pay...
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Ransomware Payouts Hit Record $3.6M as Attacks Evolve
The average ransom payment surged 44% to a record $3.6 million, even as the number of ransomware incidents decreased, indicating a shift toward more targeted attacks. Despite fewer attacks, 70% of victimized organizations paid ransoms, with critical sectors like healthcare and government facing a...
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