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February 24, 2022

IBM report reveals surge in ransomware attacks in the UAE in 2021

According to the 2022 study, the Middle East and Africa area was the fourth-most assaulted region in the globe, with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa being the most targeted nations.
by News Desk | 2 min read
January 7, 2022

Steps to safeguard against ransomware attacks

Ransomware assaults are becoming more common, resulting in millions of dollars in reputational harm, recovery costs, extorted ransom payments, revenue loss, and the inability to operate vital infrastructure, among other things
by News Desk | 3 min read
December 9, 2021

Dell and AWS partner to protect customer’s data against ransomware attacks

"Data is a strategic asset,and protecting it against ransomware and other cyberattacks is critical for organizations to make informed decisions about their business and thrive in today's digital economy," said David Noy.
by News Desk | 2 min read
September 23, 2021

The five biggest ransomware attacks of the 21st century

As our world becomes increasingly data-driven, the impact of data breaches can also reach hundreds of millions or billions. In a world dominated by digital transformation, data breaches have reached unprecedented levels as attackers exploit the daily dependence on data
by | 2 min read
August 15, 2021

Top nine things to keep in mind when preventing ransomware attacks

Ransomware is a specific type of malware that holds data hostage in exchange for a ransom. As an attack methodology, it has the potential to cause severe damage. Phishing emails are a common delivery method, but ransomware can also be spread through drive-by downloading, which is when a user visits a website that’s infected.
by | 6 min read
August 2, 2021

SonicWall: Record 304.7 million ransomware attacks within 6 months

In the fight against known and unknown threats, SonicWall’s patented Real-Time Deep Memory InspectionTM (RTDMI) identified record numbers of never-before-seen malware, posting a 54% year-to-date increase over the first half of 2020.
by | 4 min read
July 4, 2021

Guide for enterprises to deal with ransomware attacks: To Pay or not to Pay

The number of ransomware attacks is growing for a simple reason, hackers are getting paid. Willingness to pay creates dangerous increase. Cyber risk insurance is becoming common, so companies do not hesitate to pay cybercriminals.
by | 5 min read
May 27, 2021

Cisco Talos finds nearly 70% of ransomware attacks result from cybercrime tools

The top variants between November 2020 and January 2021 were Ryuk and Vatet. Cisco Talos has also observed variants of Egregor and WastedLocker continuing to target organizations across the globe.
by | 2 min read
May 4, 2021

DDoS and ransomware attacks reach unprecedented levels in the ME, reports Help AG

The first of its kind to focus exclusively on digital security in the Middle East region, Help AG’s State of the Market Report 2021 delivers cybersecurity intelligence across a range of parameters.
by | 4 min read
April 7, 2021

Ransomware attacks surge globally amid Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities

Check Point Research (CPR) has observed a global surge in the number of ransomware attacks. In fact, since the beginning of 2021, there has been a 9% increase monthly in organizations affected ransomware.
by | 5 min read