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Ransomware Talent Surges to Akira After LockBit's Demise

Data Breach Today

US Healthcare Entities Are Firmly in Akira Ransomware Group's Sights, Expert Warns Ransomware groups may come and go, but often it's only in name, as the individuals involved will move on to power whatever group remains a going concern.

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Ransomware Groups' Data Leak Blogs Lie: Stop Trusting Them

Data Breach Today

Don't Let the Quest for Data Lead You to Amplify What Criminals Might Be Claiming For the love of humanity, please stop playing into ransomware groups' hands by treating their data leak blogs as reliable sources of information and then using them to build lists of who's amassed the most victims.

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Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Are Surging

Data Breach Today

Investment fraud and business email compromise losses dominated, and ransomware attacks spared almost no critical infrastructure sector.

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Ransomware Disrupts Hospital Services in Romania and France

Data Breach Today

Emergency Services Are Suspended as Digital Systems Are Pulled Offline Ransomware operators disrupted emergency healthcare services over the weekend, crippling operations in nearly two dozen hospitals in Romania and France. Ransomware attacks increase the in-hospital mortality rate for already-admitted patients, a recent study concluded.

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Lessons Learned in PostgreSQL®

In today's digital landscape, the threat of ransomware demands proactive defense. Instaclustr expert Perry Clark outlines immediate actions to minimize risks, ensuring a swift response to ransomware threats and protecting critical data assets.

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Record-Breaking Ransomware Profits Surpassed $1B in 2023

Data Breach Today

Ongoing Innovation and Sophistication Drive Unparalleled Profits Attackers wielding ransomware collectively earned over $1 billion last year - breaking previous records.

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More Ransomware Victims Are Declining to Pay Extortionists

Data Breach Today

During the last three months of 2023, an average of 29% of organizations hit by ransomware paid a ransom - a notable shift from what ransomware watchers saw in recent years.

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How Preparation and Strategy Can Be Used to Fight and Defeat Any Ransomware Attack

Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP

Did you know that 2021 was a record-breaking year for ransomware? Considering the possible impact and the increased threat vector, deploying efficient ransomware protection must remain a priority for organizations of all sizes. Ransomware growth trends and stats. The costs and impact of a ransomware attack.

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Ransomware Prevention and Recovery

Learn how to protect your business data from the most disruptive malware currently in existence. This whitepaper will help you avoid becoming the victim of a data breach and ensure business continuity. It discusses defense best practices and protection solutions to help you keep your data safe.