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Cybercriminals in Wichita have taken a new approach after the ransomware deadline passed. Experts warn against paying ransoms as there is no guarantee that your data will be returned or that your systems will be restored. It is crucial to report the attack to authorities and work with cybersecurity professionals to mitigate the damage and prevent future attacks. Unfortunately, there is no way to determine if the attackers will carry out their threat or move on to a new target. Stay vigilant and protect your data. #cybersecurity #ransomware #Wichita #cybercrime

Ransomware Double-Dip: Re-Victimization in Cyber Extortion We have seen double and even triple ransom demands from techno-crime groups before, but this adds another complication. If you are a ransomware victim, if more than one group was involved with the crime you might now be hit with demands from the other group(s). Have a recovery plan in place, but also make sure your organization is clear on how you will respond to not just the initial ransom demand, but additional ones from other groups in the future. Basic cybersecurity hygiene is no longer good enough. If you store sensitive data of any type that increases your risks from ransomware, ENCRYPT THE DATA before it is stolen! Also, make sure that you have a strategy to restore applications and data that prioritizes the most critical resources, because complete restoration can take weeks or even longer. #technocrime #ransomware https://bit.ly/4aLnlgV

Ransomware Double-Dip: Re-Victimization in Cyber Extortion In our dataset of over 11,000 victim organizations that have experienced a Cyber Extortion / Ransomware attack, we noticed that some victims re-occur. Consequently, the question arises why we observe a re-victimization and whether or not this is an actual second attack, an affiliate crossover (meaning an affiliate has gone to another Cyber Extortion operation with the same victim) or stolen data that has been travelling and re-(mis-)used. Either way, for the victims neither is good news. https://lnkd.in/eJg_Kdq5 #ransomware #ransomwareattacks #ransomwareprotection #ransomwareattack #ransomwarerecovery #ransomwaredefense #ransomwareprevention #cybersecurity #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecuritysolutions #cybersecurityservices #onlinesales #staysafeonline #news #cybersecuritynews #cybersecurityupdate

To all decision makers out there. Are you concerned about your DATA? Will my organization be the next victim of cybercrime? What would be the cost if we were targeted by ransomware? There are two ways you can be attacked, one is your DATA gets encrypted on prem which makes it inoperable until you pay the ransom. The other methos is by stealing the DATA off prem which is what happened with LAUSD in the fall of 2022. LAUSD had to pay a ransom to prevent the hackers from releasing the DATA which has sensitive information like addresses and phone numbers and much more. What if there was a way to prevent this from happening? Would you like to learn more about it? interceptur.com #cybersecurity

Ransomware is Hitting New Highs in 2024— It’s Only Getting Worse in 2025 Ransomware is like the flu of the cyber world. No one is immune to it, and It's always lingering somewhere. Unfortunately for us, it's definitely flu season. Ransomware is on track for a record-breaking year in 2024, with hackers demanding—and receiving—massive payouts. Cybersecurity expert Allan Liska revealed a staggering rise in data theft-only attacks and multi-million-dollar ransoms, including a shocking $22 million paid by Change Healthcare. So, what’s driving this surge? Younger, scrappier hackers like Scattered Spider are embracing extortion tactics, and loose global enforcement may be enabling them. Liska warns that without stronger international collaboration and potentially banning ransom payments, we could see even more devastating attacks. You should see these ransomware headlines and take them as a sign to prioritize proactive cybersecurity at your business now more than ever. More 2024 ransomware stats ➡️ https://lnkd.in/geAxTusT #Ransomware #CyberSecurity #DataTheft #ITSupport #CyberThreats

“At least one U.S. healthcare entity has fallen victim to a new ransomware strain called Trinity, according to a report from federal officials. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published an advisory on [Oct. 4] warning hospitals of the threat posed by the ransomware group, noting that its tactics and techniques make it ‘a significant threat’ to the U.S. healthcare and public health sector.” https://gag.gl/8vX4KS Visit our website to learn how you can protect IP, PII, and PHI against malware and ransomware by reducing and defending the number of entry points a malicious file can enter their networks. #cybersecurity #kiteworks #cyberattack #ransomware #malware #contentprotection #contentsecurity

Let's talk ransomware. In our latest blog, we examine Coveware's Q1 2024 report which shows a 32% drop in average ransomware payments. But lower demands are likely a strategy to increase the likelihood of victims paying. Even after paying, victims often see their data leaked. Just ask Change Healthcare, who paid a whopping $22M to BlackCat, yet patient data still surfaced on the dark web. 23% of victims paid the ransom not for the decryption key but to avoid risking data exposure. Had those organizations encrypted their data, there would be no need to pay. Protecting data “at rest” is a massive deterrent for ransomware actors and perhaps the only failsafe defense in the new Wild West of ransomware. As it gets harder for organizations to know the preferred infiltration methods, it's best to focus protection at the heart of what attackers are ultimately after... the data. Check out the full blog here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCEi2Uzs #Ransomware #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #ZeroTrust #DataSecurity #CyberThreats #Infosec #CyberAwareness

“At least one U.S. healthcare entity has fallen victim to a new ransomware strain called Trinity, according to a report from federal officials. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published an advisory on [Oct. 4] warning hospitals of the threat posed by the ransomware group, noting that its tactics and techniques make it ‘a significant threat’ to the U.S. healthcare and public health sector.” https://gag.gl/5GGVcc Visit our website to learn how you can protect IP, PII, and PHI against malware and ransomware by reducing and defending the number of entry points a malicious file can enter their networks. #cybersecurity #kiteworks #cyberattack #ransomware #malware #contentprotection #contentsecurity

The great thing about the internet is that you can buy just about anything, and you can shop around to get the best price. And if you go on the dark web, you can get a great deal on ransomware tools. It gets even better - unlike some of the ransomware as a service and other tools, you don't have to share the profits with other criminals. There are some downsides - it doesn't always work, the customer support is poor, and you might be opening yourself up to attacks, but hey, it's a good deal! #ransomware #datasecurity #infosecurity #darkweb #malware https://rb.gy/plwfns