Ransom Monetization Rates Fall to Record Low Despite Jump In Average Ransom Payments
As ransomware affiliates are paid less frequently, they have adapted their strategies to compensate for the shifting dynamics of cyber extortion.
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The Seven Phases of a Ransomware Attack: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Attack Lifecycle
Understanding the anatomy of a ransomware attack empowers security teams to strengthen defenses, reduce the risk of successful attacks, and protect organizations from the serious consequences of a ran
Lessons From Clop: Combating Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Events
Recent attacks from Clop emphasize the importance of implementing an organization-wide ransomware and cyber extortion strategy, from preparedness to detection and isolation The post Lessons From Clop:
Big Game Hunting is back despite decreasing Ransom Payment Amounts
Ransomware threat actors are moving back up-market in search of lost profits as the cyber extortion economy seeks to halt its contraction.
Risk Intelligence Index: Cyber Threat Landscape by the Numbers
Flashpoint's monthly look at the cyber risk ecosystem affecting organizations around the world, including intelligence, news, data, and analysis about ransomware, vulnerabilities, insider threats, and
Improved Security and Backups Result in Record Low Number of Ransomware Payments
Only 37% of ransomware victims paid a ransom in Q4, a record low as security and backup continuity investments pay off.
Uber Verdict Raises New Risks for Ransom Payments
The conviction of a high profile security executive who paid to suppress a data leak has created a new dimension of risk for security executives.
Fewer Ransomware Victims Pay, as Median Ransom Falls in Q2 2022
Ransomware actors became more fluid in Q2 2022 as attribution becomes harder, and fewer victims succumb to paying cyber criminals.
HSGAC Hearing Recap: Ransomware Attacks and Ransom Payments Enabled by Cryptocurrency
During a recent HSGAC hearing, Coveware had the opportunity to provide testimony on how ransomware attacks are impacting US companies, and the importance mandatory reporting.