Cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks increased in 2024, more damage expected in 2025
“If you look at 2024, the attacks were, I know it sounds crazy…minor attacks,” one expert tells IT Brew.
Ransomware
Cybersecurity
Why some ransomware gangs are experimenting with physical threats
Doxxing, swatting, and exposure of wrongdoing have become fair game for some ransomware gangs.
Cybersecurity
LockBit infiltrator Jon DiMaggio on human intelligence, sock puppets, and ransomware
Analyst1 Chief Security Strategist Jon DiMaggio unmasked LockBit’s ringleader before the police announced it.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware payment bans are on hold for now, says top US cybersecurity advisor
At DEF CON 32, DNSA Anne Neuberger said too many entities like hospitals rely on ransom payments to restore operations.
Cybersecurity
FBI offers help, decryption keys to LockBit victims
IT Brew caught up with former FBI Special Agent Adam Marrè to chat about the Bureau’s treasure trove of decryption keys, and what that could mean for LockBit victims.
Cybersecurity
Almost all (97%) orgs report ransomware to police, but results may vary
Police might help, but place more faith in backups.
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