It’s nearly 20 years since I first encountered ransomware as the security editor of an online computer magazine, although at the time I had no idea what it was and the term had not yet been coined to
More than three-in-ten ransomware victims are being hit multiple times, thanks to ineffective defenses and security fragmentation. According to Barracuda Networks’ Ransomware Insights Report, 57
The Interlock ransomware gang is aggressively targeting businesses and critical infrastructure in North America and Europe, according to a new warning from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Secu
Several ransomware groups used highly targeted social engineering tactics to create a major impact across several industry sectors in Q2 2025.
Nearly half of companies paid a ransom to get their data back last year, according to new research, but they’re taking a hard line with hackers to strike fair deals. In its latest State of Ransomware
Hundreds of servers have been taken down as part of an international law enforcement operation against ransomware groups. Coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, the action saw key infrastructure dismant
The Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model has not recovered from law enforcement disruption, and the entrance of novice actors along with non-Russian state-linked cybercriminals has led to uncertain ou
2024 was a banner year for Law enforcement agency actions against ransomware and cybercrime groups. Will the new administration ensure this momentum continues?
A recent Australian Financial Review (AFR) article contained statistics about ransomware payment trends that require some deeper inspection.
In Q3 2024 Law enforcement actions disrupted infrastructure and publicized the identity of several prolific ransomware threat actors
Unaffiliated ‘lone wolf’ threat actors carry out a greater share of attacks as they attempt to obfuscate their identity in Q2 2024.
A lower percentage of ransomware victims are paying, as new regulations begin to elicit more and more public disclosure of ransomware incidents.
In Q3 2023 a series of ransomware attacks by similar threat actors created headlines and blurred the lines of attribution.
As ransomware affiliates are paid less frequently, they have adapted their strategies to compensate for the shifting dynamics of cyber extortion.
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
The legacy of Raid, Breach, and their 'successors' provides an important lens into how data breach communities function and the real-life implications of the information they traffic The post Lost in
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:
Ransomware threat actors are moving back up-market in search of lost profits as the cyber extortion economy seeks to halt its contraction.
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
Only 37% of ransomware victims paid a ransom in Q4, a record low as security and backup continuity investments pay off.
