Ransomware

Ransomware Repeat Attacks

Ransomware repeat attacks are now a common trend across all organizations with 67% suffering a repeat attack within 12 months of the original incident.

Image Extortion: A Sinister new Tactic for Ransomware

Ransomware groups are less interested in encrypting data, and more interested in exfiltrating personal data, utilizing image extortion, to humiliate, and shame victims into paying up.

Most Impactful Ransomware Attacks of 2023

We take a look at the top ransomware attacks of 2023 so far and what has been the most impactful on a global scale.

Gambling on Cyber Defense

Should you be gambling on cyber defense if you are in the gaming industry when it has become such a firm target in recent years by major cyber gangs.

What we know about the MOVEit exploit and ransomware attacks

The Clop ransomware group has created the MOVEit exploit using a zero-day vulnerability in third-party file transfer software MOVEit Transfer.

BackFog Webinar: Is Ransomware Really on the Decline?

In this webinar Dr Darren Williams and Michael Sampson discuss the current state of ransomware and changes in the cybersecurity landscape and is ransomware really on the decline?

Do you Know how to Protect Against Ransomware in 2023?

Today’s breeds of malware often do far more than lock down devices and disrupt access to data – they are also used as the launchpad for a range of extortion threats by exfiltrating sensitive data.

The Importance of Anti Data Exfiltration Tools for Protecting Your Business

Why must anti data exfiltration tools be a critical part of your data security strategy?

Are Ransomware Gangs Ever Really Gone for Good?

Government campaigns against ransomware gangs are increasingly successful – but what comes next?

Government Sector Top 3 Ransomware Victims of 2022

Our 2022 State of Ransomware report recorded 61 publicly reported ransomware attacks on the government sector, making it the second highest targeted sector after education.