Hiscox report shows 80% of ransomware-hit firms pay attackers, with uncertain recovery, rising AI vulnerabilities, and ...

Ransomware victims paid out 35% less to hacking groups in 2024 compared to 2023 even as the overall number of attacks increased, according to a report by the blockchain research firm Chainalysis. The ...

As the City of Columbus continues to grapple with a ransomware attack that reportedly took place July 18, concerns about the threat of data breaches to large organizations and even individuals have ...

While businesses collectively paid $814 million in ransomware in 2024, one sector saw attacks surge 23% in the first half of 2025 alone: higher education. This sharp increase reflects the challenge of ...

There was a dramatic surge in ransomware attacks in 2023, with a 55% year-over-year increase. The total number of victims reached 5,070. This rise doesn’t tell the whole tale, though. Statista reports ...

Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access offers a simple yet effective way to protect locally stored data from ransomware, even when AppLocker isn't in play. When it comes to data storage, I have long ...

The FBI last week issued warnings to consumers using Gmail and other email services that the Medusa ransomware group is targeting them. At the time of its warning, the bureau said it had received at ...

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and awareness of what the ransomware economy is funding should be part of any education ...

Up to 5 million Qantas customers could be at risk of cyberattacks or scams after hackers claimed to release their stolen data ...