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Ex-NCSC CEO on the next big ransomware threat
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ransomware

Ex-NCSC CEO on the next big ransomware threat

Despite a devastating few years for cyber security, the former NCSC CEO Ciaran Martin is confident that businesses have learned critical lessons
28 Mar 2023
What is cloud ransomware and how can you avoid attacks?
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What is cloud ransomware and how can you avoid attacks?

With ransomware increasingly targeting cloud applications and data, as well as cloud-based companies, we explain how you can protect your business
24 Mar 2023
Pension Protection Fund confirms employee data exposed in GoAnywhere breach
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Pension Protection Fund confirms employee data exposed in GoAnywhere breach

The fund is the latest in a growing list of organisations affected by the breach
24 Mar 2023
Free decryptor released for Conti ransomware variant infecting hundreds of organisations
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Security

Free decryptor released for Conti ransomware variant infecting hundreds of organisations

Hundreds of organisations and state institutions are believed to have been impacted by the strain
17 Mar 2023
Podcast transcript: The changing face of cyber warfare
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Podcast transcript: The changing face of cyber warfare

Read the full transcript for this episode of ITPro Podcast
17 Mar 2023
ITPro Podcast: The changing face of cyber warfare
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ITPro Podcast: The changing face of cyber warfare

Russian-sponsored cyber attacks may not have had the feared impact, but for Europe they’re here to stay
17 Mar 2023
The essential guide to preventing ransomware attacks
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Whitepaper

The essential guide to preventing ransomware attacks

Vital tips and guidelines to protect your business using ZTNA and SSE
15 Mar 2023
Defending against malware attacks starts here
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Whitepaper

Defending against malware attacks starts here

The ultimate guide to building your malware defence strategy
15 Mar 2023
Rubrik confirms data breach but evades Cl0p ransomware allegations
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ransomware

Rubrik confirms data breach but evades Cl0p ransomware allegations

It admitted some data was stolen through the exploitation of a zero day in a third-party platform, but has declined to comment on rumours of Cl0p's in…
15 Mar 2023
Ring denies ALPHV ransomware attack
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Ring denies ALPHV ransomware attack

The ransomware group has claimed to be in possession of stolen Ring data, but provided no evidence
14 Mar 2023
The 2022 Hornetsecurity ransomware attacks analysis
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The 2022 Hornetsecurity ransomware attacks analysis

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry trends from our cyber security experts
8 Mar 2023
An in-depth analysis of the Microsoft 365 threat landscape
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An in-depth analysis of the Microsoft 365 threat landscape

Cyber security report 2023
8 Mar 2023
Datto SMB cyber security for MSPs report
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Whitepaper

Datto SMB cyber security for MSPs report

A world of opportunity for MSPs
7 Mar 2023
The near and far future of ransomware business models
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Whitepaper

The near and far future of ransomware business models

What would make ransomware actors change their criminal business models?
1 Mar 2023
Trend Micro security predictions for 2023
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Whitepaper

Trend Micro security predictions for 2023

Prioritise cyber security strategies on capabilities rather than costs
1 Mar 2023
Bitdefender releases free MortalKombat ransomware decryptor tool
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Bitdefender releases free MortalKombat ransomware decryptor tool

While still a relatively new strain, MortalKombat has been used extensively to target users and steal cryptocurrency
1 Mar 2023
Uncovering the ransomware threat from global supply chains
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Uncovering the ransomware threat from global supply chains

Everything is connected
1 Mar 2023
MWC 2023: Huawei launches 'world's best' ransomware detection system
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MWC 2023: Huawei launches 'world's best' ransomware detection system

Huawei claims its Cyber Engine database security system has a 99.9% detection rate, but experts have been quick to weaken the sentiment
28 Feb 2023
Paying ransomware gangs could fund up to ten additional attacks
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Paying ransomware gangs could fund up to ten additional attacks

The research from Trend Micro highlights the potential domino effect of paying ransoms
24 Feb 2023
LockBit leaks 44GB of Royal Mail's data, new £33m ransom set
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LockBit leaks 44GB of Royal Mail's data, new £33m ransom set

200 employees are believed to be affected with vaccine records, salary information, HR formal dismissal documents, and business contract documents all…
23 Feb 2023
LockBit set Royal Mail ransom at £65 million
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LockBit set Royal Mail ransom at £65 million

The leak offers a rare and unique insight into the negotiations tactics of both LockBit and the UK's NCSC
14 Feb 2023
New ‘DarkBit’ ransomware gang shuts down Technion, demands $1.7 million ransom
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New ‘DarkBit’ ransomware gang shuts down Technion, demands $1.7 million ransom

A politically charged ransom note suggests DarkBit are one of the newest hacktivist gangs to emerge in recent months
13 Feb 2023
Ryuk, Conti ransomware members hit with UK sanctions in latest crackdown
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Ryuk, Conti ransomware members hit with UK sanctions in latest crackdown

The move follows a lengthy joint action between UK and US authorities to crack down on cyber criminal gangs
9 Feb 2023