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Combat Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks by Devaluing Your Data

April 5, 2022

Devaluing data makes the information meaningless to bad actors regardless of how much data and which type of data is exfiltrated. This strategy prevents fraudsters from holding your data hostage during ransomware attacks — even if bad actors bypass your security measures, they can’t sell or expose the information.

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What Do We Do Now? The Immediate Aftermath of Declining Ransomware Demands

July 19, 2023

Declining a ransom payment demand can leave the business at a standstill. Companies achieve better outcomes when they have a strategy and pre-defined path to act instantly and decisively to restore systems, resume operations, and defend against additional actions.

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Ransomware Recovery Costs More Than Double in a Year, Now Average $1.85 Million

May 7, 2021

A new report from cybersecurity firm Sophos indicates that ransomware recovery costs have shot up in the past year, with the average case approaching $2 million in total expenses.

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Study Shows Ransomware Attacks Down 61% In 2022, but Average Costs Remain High

January 17, 2023

Surveyed organizations reporting a 61% drop in ransomware attacks but the average cost of ransomware attacks remains high, even as study shows increasing complacency among organizations in keeping vital safety measures in place.

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LockFile Ransomware Attacks Exploit ProxyShell Vulnerabilities on Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers

September 2, 2021

CISA issues urgent alert as threat actors actively exploit ProxyShell vulnerabilities on unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers to execute LockFile ransomware attacks.

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Conti Rampage of Ransomware Attacks Comes Into Focus: 40 Companies Hit in One Month, 850 in Two Years

June 28, 2022

Conti is able to breeze through ransomware attacks in as little as three days thanks to a polished setup that has been years in the making: custom ransomware and tools, a disciplined working schedule and a business-like structure.

Ambulance car with the flashing lights in Manhattan showing ransomware attacks on healthcare system

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FBI Issues Alert Over Increased Conti Ransomware Attacks Targeting the Healthcare System and First Responder Networks

June 4, 2021

FBI warned of increased Conti ransomware attacks against the healthcare system and first responder networks At least 16 organizations were targeted.

Padlock with metal chain hooked and locked across computer keyboard showing ransomware attacks through employee phishing

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Ransomware Attacks Evade Strong Cyber Defenses While Phishing Remains an Easy Initial Entry Point Despite Employee Training

July 23, 2021

Report found that most organizations that suffered successful ransomware attacks since 2019 had perimeter defenses in place and had trained their employees on phishing.

Technician holding network cables in data center showing ransomware attacks and insider threat

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Why Ransomware Attackers Are Moving Towards Insider Attacks and What To Do About It

November 4, 2021

In response to tightening security, it appears that ransomware hackers are adopting new methods. One gang, Lockbit 2.0, is now offering millions of dollars to employees who are willing to help them gain access to a network.

Ransom sign on laptop showing double extortion ransomware attack

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The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware

March 8, 2023

Ransomware operators have long targeted systems and data availability of their victims, and have been evolving their attack patterns to include the privacy and confidentiality of victim data as well. Attackers are increasingly pushing for double and sometimes triple extortion of their victims.

Ransomware Attacks

Combat Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks by Devaluing Your Data

What Do We Do Now? The Immediate Aftermath of Declining Ransomware Demands

Ransomware Recovery Costs More Than Double in a Year, Now Average $1.85 Million

Study Shows Ransomware Attacks Down 61% In 2022, but Average Costs Remain High

LockFile Ransomware Attacks Exploit ProxyShell Vulnerabilities on Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers

Conti Rampage of Ransomware Attacks Comes Into Focus: 40 Companies Hit in One Month, 850 in Two Years

FBI Issues Alert Over Increased Conti Ransomware Attacks Targeting the Healthcare System and First Responder Networks

Ransomware Attacks Evade Strong Cyber Defenses While Phishing Remains an Easy Initial Entry Point Despite Employee Training

Why Ransomware Attackers Are Moving Towards Insider Attacks and What To Do About It

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware

PowerSchool Confirms Ongoing Cyber Extortion of Individual Schools Despite Ransom Payment

LockBit Ransomware Suffers Its Own Data Breach, Internal Conversations With Victims Leaked

High Security Messaging App Tool Used by US Government Suspends Service After Security Breach

TikTok to Receive €530 Million Fine Over EU Data Storage, Data Transfers to China