Everyday workers are now being pitched to turn against their employers and join ransomware attacks. Researchers with security vendor GroupSense report that, as an addendum to their normal ransomware notifications, malware operators are now pitching victims on the prospect of infecting additional machines on their company network. The offer comes as part of the notification … Read more
Could Your UK Business Withstand a Ransomware Attack? A Practical Guide to Testing & Defending Against Cyber Extortion Ransomware attacks are among the most severe threats facing UK businesses today. With cybercriminals continuously evolving their tactics, it’s no longer a matter of if your business will be targeted but when. The question is: Would your … Read more
You arrive at the office, power up your system, and panic sets in. Every file is locked, and every system is frozen. A ransom demand flashes on your screen: “Pay $2 million in Bitcoin within 48 hours or lose everything.” And the worst part is that even after paying, there’s no guarantee you’ll get your … Read more
In a rare bit of good news on the cybercrime front, ransomware payouts are down on the year. Researchers with security consultancy Chainalysis report that, thanks to stepped up efforts from law enforcement and victim response, the second half of 2024 saw a whopping 35% decrease in payouts to ransomware attackers. This marks the first … Read more
In episode 403 of “Smashing Security” we dive into the mystery of $65 million vanishing from Coinbase users faster than J-Lo slipped into Graham’s DMs, Geoff gives a poor grade for PowerSchool’s security, and Carole takes a curious look at QR codes. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing … Read more