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September 3, 2020

Think 3,2,1 to protect your data against ransomware attacks

The 3-2-1 rule recommends that there should be at least three copies of important data, on at least two different types of media, with at least one of these copies being off-site. The best part is that this rule does not demand any particular type of hardware and is versatile enough.
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March 9, 2020

Trend Micro blocks over 61 million ransomware attacks

Trend Micro discovered a 10% increase in ransomware detections, despite a 57% decrease in the number of new ransomware families. The healthcare sector remained the most targeted industry, with more than 700 providers affected in 2019.
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August 4, 2022

Global cyberattacks increase by 42% with ransomware the top threat

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., has released its 'Cyber Attack Trends: 2022 Mid-Year Report,' which highlights how cyberattacks have become firmly entrenched as a state-level weapon, including the new ransomware method of 'Country Extortion.
by News Desk | 2 min read
January 10, 2022

Sophos reports AvosLocker ransomware uses AnyDesk to launch attacks

AvosLocker's new ransomware-as-a-service first appeared in late June 2021 and is rising in popularity. Sophos Rapid Response has witnessed AvosLocker assaults targeting Windows and Linux systems in the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
by News Desk | 2 min read
November 21, 2021

Growing supply chain attacks to ransomware gangs putting lives at risk

According to Michael Heywood: “We’ll see supply chain attacks continue to rise over next year as threat actors search for weak links in software supply-chains, targeting software used widely and globally, or by specific company.”
by News Desk | 6 min read
September 3, 2020

Cyber-attacks are the new norm and ransomware is on the rise

One reason for ransomware attacks gaining widespread popularity is because they now can be launched even against smaller players. Even a small amount of data can be used to hold an entire organisation, city or even country for ransom. The trend of attacks levied against global cities and governments will only continue to grow.
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October 3, 2024

78% of Middle East Businesses Expect Cyberattacks, Only 46% Prepared

A new study by Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET) reveals that […]
by News Desk | 2 min read
September 25, 2024

Ransomware Hits Education: $6.6M Payouts, Slower Recovery

Sophos, a global cybersecurity solutions company, has released its latest […]
by News Desk | 2 min read
September 25, 2024

CosmicBeetle Allies with Other Ransomware Groups

CosmicBeetle has been targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across […]
by News Desk | 2 min read
September 24, 2024

Halcyon Debuts Anti-Ransomware Platform at GITEX 2024

Halcyon, the cybersecurity platform designed explicitly to combat ransomware, is […]
by News Desk | 2 min read