A Proofpoint report indicates that over one-third of companies paying hacker ransoms are subsequently hit with a second extortion demand. The findings underscore the evolving nature of ransomware attacks, which now often involve multiple leverage forms like threatening to release stolen data, as seen in incidents involving Klue and Change Healthcare.
Nearly half of companies targeted by ransomware pay ransoms, with demands rising, according to Sophos research. While the UK government plans to ban public sector payments, cybersecurity experts debate the effectiveness and potential harm of such prohibitions, as AI tools escalate attack sophistication.
Angelo Martino, a former ransomware negotiator for DigitalMint, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for colluding with BlackCat scammers. He provided confidential negotiation information to cybercriminals to inflate ransom demands, receiving a portion of the payments. Five victims paid over $75 million, with likely millions inflated due to Martino's actions.
Angelo Martino, a former ransomware negotiator, was sentenced to over five years in prison for conspiring with hackers to deploy BlackCat ransomware. The U.S. seized over $10 million in crypto and assets purchased with stolen funds. Martino is the third person jailed in the scheme.
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, auch beim deutschen Mittelstand. Kriminelle verschlüsseln IT-Systeme und fordern Lösegeld, oft mit der Drohung, gestohlene Daten zu veröffentlichen. Krisenverhandler Michael Sjøberg und Peter Skovbo geben Tipps zur Abwehr und zur Wiedererlangung der Kontrolle.
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, auch beim deutschen Mittelstand. Experten erklären, wie sich Unternehmen schützen und im Ernstfall die Kontrolle zurückgewinnen können.
A Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD) instaurou inquérito contra o Instituto Saúde e Cidadania (Isac) por falha na proteção de dados sensíveis de 500 mil usuários de unidades de saúde públicas na Bahia e outros cinco estados. O instituto sofreu ataque cibernético de ransomware.
Ransomware-Angriffe stellen ein wachsendes Geschäftsrisiko dar, insbesondere für den deutschen Mittelstand. 2025 wurden 1041 Angriffe gemeldet. Krisenverhandler Michael Sjøberg und Peter Skovbo geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Wiedererlangung der Kontrolle.
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, auch beim deutschen Mittelstand. Kriminelle verschlüsseln IT-Systeme und fordern Lösegeld. Krisenverhandler Michael Sjøberg und Peter Skovbo geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Wiedererlangung der Kontrolle.
Researchers clarified that while an AI agent executed a ransomware attack from start to finish, a human was still involved in setting up the operation, provisioning infrastructure, and choosing the victim. The agent exploited known vulnerabilities to encrypt files and generate a ransom note.
Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) disclosed conducting three state-authorized foreign cyber operations last year, targeting fentanyl brokers, violent extremist recruiters, and a ransomware-as-a-service gang to disrupt their operations and protect national security.
PMEs tornaram-se o principal alvo de ataques cibernéticos, representando 62% dos incidentes, segundo IBM Security. No Brasil, Kaspersky registrou 553 milhões de tentativas de phishing em 12 meses, com 43% visando PMEs. A falta de recursos e defesas frágeis tornam-nas vulneráveis, e mais de 60% fecham após ataques de ransomware. O artigo detalha as vulnerabilidades e oferece medidas preventivas, como terceirização de TI, MFA e políticas de segurança.
Deutschland ist nach Einschätzung von Christian Dörr vom Hasso-Plattner-Institut europaweit das am stärksten von Ransomware-Angriffen betroffene Land, mit einem fast doppelt so hohen Zuwachs wie in Frankreich. Die Spuren der Cyberkriminellen führen häufig nach Russland.
Bajaj Auto confirmed a ransomware attack on Tuesday, June 23, affecting its systems and those of its subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Technology. The company has implemented precautionary measures and informed CERT-In, stating that initial responses have been successful in mitigating the impact.
Tata Electronics confirmed a cybersecurity incident after ransomware group World Leaks claimed to have leaked over 200,000 sensitive design and specification documents belonging to Apple and Tesla. While Tata states operations are unaffected, Apple is reportedly investigating the breach.
O firewall tradicional se tornou obsoleto contra ameaças modernas. O Firewall de Nova Geração (NGFW) oferece inspeção profunda de pacotes, controle de aplicações e IA para proteger empresas em ambientes de home office e nuvem.
Ransomware-Angriffe stellen ein wachsendes Geschäftsrisiko dar, insbesondere für den deutschen Mittelstand. 2025 wurden 1041 Angriffe gemeldet. Krisenverhandler Michael Sjøberg und Peter Skovbo geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Wiedererlangung der Kontrolle.
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, besonders im deutschen Mittelstand. Kriminelle verschlüsseln IT-Systeme und fordern Lösegeld, oft mit der Drohung der Datenveröffentlichung. Krisenverhandler geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Kontrolle.
Ransomware-Angriffe stellen ein wachsendes Geschäftsrisiko dar, besonders für den deutschen Mittelstand. 2025 gab es 1041 gemeldete Angriffe. Krisenverhandler Michael Sjøberg und Peter Skovbo geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Wiedererlangung der Kontrolle.
Kee Wah Bakery in Hong Kong suffered a ransomware attack on its internal network, potentially exposing employee, customer, and business partner data. The privacy watchdog is investigating the risk of a data leak, while the bakery engages cybersecurity experts.
Ataques de ransomware paralisam operações e exigem resgate milionário. Brasil é o 3º país mais visado, com custos médios de violação de dados em R$ 7,19 milhões. Empresas precisam de estratégias de prevenção, resposta e recuperação.
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, auch beim deutschen Mittelstand. Kriminelle verschlüsseln IT-Systeme und fordern Lösegeld, oft mit der Drohung der Datenveröffentlichung. Krisenverhandler geben Tipps zur Abwehr und zur Wiedererlangung der Kontrolle.
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, auch beim deutschen Mittelstand. Kriminelle verschlüsseln IT-Systeme und fordern Lösegeld, oft in Bitcoin, und drohen mit Datenveröffentlichung. Krisenverhandler geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Kontrolle.
Meta removed face recognition code from its smart glasses app, while xAI's Grok continues to host deepfakes. Anthropic released a safer AI model, and the US issued new AI threat directives. Europe seeks to distance itself from US Big Tech, and new projects aim to enhance privacy. The FCC proposed rules that could end burner phones, hackers exploited Oracle software, and Microsoft released a massive patch update. Google sued a scam group using its AI, and Trump replaced his intelligence chief pick.
