Blog tagged as Ransomware

Ransomware Demands Spike by 43% Already in 2021

Ransomware Demands Spike by 43% Already in 2021

By Bill

Blog courtesy of KnowBe4

Written by Stu Sjouwerman

Cybercriminal groups are increasing their automated and tactical ransomware attacks. Unfortunately, that also means they have an increase in greed.

According to a recent report by Coverware, the amount of ransom demanded has increased to $220,298 avera...
14/05/2021 15:12 - Comment(s)
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Phishing Remains the Most Common Form of Attack

Phishing Remains the Most Common Form of Attack

By Bill

Blog courtesy of KnowBe4
Written by Stu Sjouwerman
Phishing attacks are “by far” the most common vector for data breaches, according to a new survey by the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS).


“Among those that have identified breaches or attacks, around a quarter (27% of thes...
29/03/2021 13:33 - Comment(s)
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The Most Commonly Spoofed Business-Related Applications in a Phishing Campaign

The Most Commonly Spoofed Business-Related Applications in a Phishing Campaign

By Bill

Blog courtesy of KnowBe4
Written by Stu Sjouwerman

Business-related applications like Zoom, Microsoft, and DocuSign are the most commonly spoofed services in phishing attacks, according to a new report from GreatHorn. Business apps made up 45% of all impersonation phishing attacks. Social me...

16/03/2021 18:20 - Comment(s)
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UK Research and Innovation Becomes Next Victim Hit with Ransomware

UK Research and Innovation Becomes Next Victim Hit with Ransomware

By Bill

Blog courtesy of KnowBe4

Written by Stu Sjouwerman

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been hit by a ransomware attack that impacted two of its services, BleepingComputer reports. The UK government department said it’s still unsure if data were exfiltrated during the attack.


“The two services impacte...
02/02/2021 16:36 - Comment(s)
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All 200 Million Office 365 Users at Risk by a New Global Spear Phishing Attack Spoofing Microsoft.com

All 200 Million Office 365 Users at Risk by a New Global Spear Phishing Attack Spoofing Microsoft.com

By Bill

Blog courtesy of KnowBe4

Written by Stu Sjouwerman

A new spear-phishing campaign appearing to come from a microsoft.com email address is targeting organisations in critical industries that use Office 365 for email to steal credentials.              ...
19/12/2020 17:58 - Comment(s)
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