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Ransomware posts rise 22% as leak sites proliferate
Software-as-a-Service

Ransomware posts rise 22% as leak sites proliferate

Leak-site noise is making it harder for firms to tell real breaches from extortion theatre, as active sites hit 91 in the first quarter of 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches
Malware

Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces

Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw
Ransomware

New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw

New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region
Data Protection

Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region

Quadruple extortion ransomware, including DDoS attacks and partner pressures, is rising in Asia Pacific, intensifying cybercrime risks across critical sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Ransomware

Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Cybersecurity threats in healthcare sector risk patient safety
Ransomware

Cybersecurity threats in healthcare sector risk patient safety

Trustwave warns that the increasing digitalisation of healthcare exposes critical vulnerabilities that could threaten patient lives, as detailed in new reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
IT-ISAC identifies top cyber threats using new framework
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IT-ISAC identifies top cyber threats using new framework

The IT-ISAC reveals 58 high-risk cyber adversaries targeting the sector, urging companies to adopt a new risk assessment framework to mitigate threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Ransomware

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4

Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Cyber report reveals record 5,263 ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Cyber report reveals record 5,263 ransomware attacks

A record 5,263 ransomware attacks were documented in 2024, according to NCC Group, raising serious concerns over cyber security vulnerabilities worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Data Protection

Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

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Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
Digital Transformation

Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report

Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks
Ransomware

UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks

A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Cyber risk report highlights decline in Australia malware
Ransomware

Cyber risk report highlights decline in Australia malware

A new report by Trend Micro reveals a significant decline in Australia's Cyber Risk Index score, reflecting improved resilience against malware threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025