Topic: ransomware attacks
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AI Transforms Enterprise Ransomware Defense Strategies
Ransomware attacks are increasing globally, with 70% of organizations reporting incidents, but fewer are paying ransoms (down from 76% to 57%), as cybercriminals now often threaten data exposure even after payment. Paying ransoms no longer ensures data recovery, with 25% of organizations failing ...
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SonicWall warns admins: Disable SSLVPN now to stop attacks
SonicWall has issued an urgent alert to disable SSLVPN services due to potential zero-day exploits targeting Gen 7 firewalls, with ransomware attacks bypassing multi-factor authentication. Security researchers suspect an unpatched flaw in SonicWall’s SSL VPN technology, advising immediate mitigat...
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Infostealer Attacks Surge 800% - Protect Your Credentials Now
Identity-based attacks are surging, with 1.8 billion stolen credentials in early 2025, an 800% increase, highlighting the need for stronger defenses like multi-factor authentication (MFA). Over 20,000 new vulnerabilities were disclosed, with 12,200 not yet in the National Vulnerability Database (NV...
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The Unseen Threat: Why Maritime Cybersecurity is the Next Big Risk
The global shipping industry, responsible for over 80% of world trade, faces increasing cyber threats due to its reliance on digital systems, which introduce vulnerabilities that can lead to operational disruptions, safety risks, and environmental damage. Key vulnerabilities include the lack of i...
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Cybersecurity Journey: From Data Recovery to Battling Ransomware
The shift from data recovery to cybersecurity reflects the growing threat of ransomware, which disrupts operations and demands proactive defense strategies over reactive fixes. Modern cybersecurity requires skills like ransomware mitigation and secure data recovery, emphasizing prevention and tre...
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Interpol Seizes $97M in Major African Cybercrime Bust
A major international law enforcement effort has resulted in the seizure of nearly $100 million and the arrest of more than 1,200 suspects across Africa in one of the largest cybercrime crackdowns in recent history. The operation, known as Operation Serengeti 2.0, united authorities from ...
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US Treasury Sanctions North Korea for IT Worker Malware Plot
Treasury has imposed sanctions on a North Korean cyber operative involved in a sophisticated scheme using fake identities to infiltrate American companies and fund Pyongyang’s weapons programs.** The move targets **Song Kum Hyok**, a key member of the **Andariel hacking group**, known for orchest...
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The Energy Sector's Urgent Cybersecurity Crisis
The global energy sector is increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks, threatening power grids, national security, and economic stability due to rising electricity demand and vulnerabilities. Recent incidents, including a blackout in Spain and Portugal and attacks by groups like Sandwor...
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2025 Fraud Trends: Rising Risks for Online Retailers
The eCommerce sector is experiencing a surge in fraudulent activities driven by financial pressures, geopolitical instability, and evolving cyber threats, requiring urgent action from retailers. Emerging fraud trends include remote access attacks, card testing, and loyalty program exploitation, w...
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