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Ex-NCSC CEO on the next big ransomware threat![A close-up of Ciaran Martin, the first NCSC CEO, staring to the left](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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?![Serverless cloud](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![Visual representation of ransomware by showing encrypted files on a display](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![Abstract image showing a red circuit board containing a square chip with a glowing skull etched into it](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![The words 'Transcript: The changing face of cyber warfare', with 'cyber warfare' in yellow and the rest in white against a dark satellite view of Earth with city lights glowing and ITPro Podcast logo in the corner](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![The words 'The changing face of cyber warfare', with 'cyber warfare' in yellow and the rest in white against a dark satellite view of Earth with city lights glowing and ITPro Podcast logo in the corner](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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
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
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![An image of a digital padlock with code around it](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![A ring doorbell fixed next to a door on the wall](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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
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
An in-depth analysis of the Microsoft 365 threat landscape
Cyber security report 2023
8 Mar 2023
Datto SMB cyber security for MSPs report
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
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
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![Ransomware on a red screen](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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
Uncovering the ransomware threat from global supply chains
Everything is connected
1 Mar 2023
MWC 2023: Huawei launches 'world's best' ransomware detection system![The Huawei logo on display at MWC 2023](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![A 2D mockup image of a business paying a cyber criminal for a ransom](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![Royal Mail logo on a sign attached to one of its offices](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![Royal Mail van parked in a fleet](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![Ransomware on a red screen](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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![Abstract image showing a red circuit board containing a square chip with a glowing skull etched into it](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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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