Most ransomware-hit enterprises report to authorities, but level of support variesAmong businesses that notify the authorities, those in two Asian markets report the highest level of support in dealing with the attack.3 days ago by Eileen Yu in Ransomware
91% of ransomware victims paid at least one ransom in the past year, survey findsWith more than half of organizations experiencing at least six ransomware attack attempts over the past year, many want more budget to cope.April 29, 2024 by Eileen Yu in Ransomware
What is ransomware? Everything you need to know and how to reduce your riskThe ransomware business is booming, and really anyone can be the next victim. Here's how to protect yourself and your organization from an attack. Too late for prevention? We'll show you what to do next.October 19, 2023 by Danny Palmer in Ransomware
Ransomware victims continue to pay up, while also bracing for AI-enhanced attacksMost organizations have paid up in a ransomware attack, with more than half shelling out over $100,000, and most see generative AI offering malicious hackers more ways to launch attacks, according to a recent survey.October 12, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Security
Ransomware and phishing attacks continue to plague businesses in SingaporeIn Singapore last year, the number of phishing attempts more than doubled, while ransomware incidents continued to impact small and midsize businesses.June 23, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Security
Were you caught up in the latest data breach? Here's how to find outWondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next.May 31, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Security
These ransomware victims are paying more to recover dataWhile the number of businesses reporting attacks this past year remained flat, a Sophos report makes one thing clear: There is a cheaper alternative every business should know.May 17, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Security
The Ukrainian war has shaken up the cybercrime ecosystem, Google saysThe war in Ukraine has upended geopolitical allegiances, but cybercrime will continue to play a role in armed conflict, according to Google's new report.February 16, 2023 by Stephanie Condon in Security
Singapore releases blueprint to combat ransomware attacksInter-agency task force set up to boost the country's counter-ransomware efforts offers guidelines on how to mitigate such attacks, including a reference "kill chain" and recommendations on whether to pay the ransom.November 30, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Ransomware
Ransomware, SMBs remain key security concerns amidst focus on critical infrastructuresCountries including Japan and Singapore see growing impact of ransomware attacks, where small and midsize businesses and critical infrastructures are of particular concern.November 30, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security
Hackers are testing a destructive new way to make ransomware attacks more effectiveCyber criminals are testing a new method of cyber extortion. It could be very worrying.September 27, 2022 by Danny Palmer in Ransomware
US prosecutors allege Venezuelan doctor is ransomware mastermindJustice Department officials claim the doctor is behind notorious ransomware including Jigsaw and Thanos.May 16, 2022 by Julian Bingley in Legal