Extortion stories

A new NTT DATA UK&I survey reveals that life science leaders are most concerned about cyber-attacks for espionage, while seeing AI as a major revenue opportunity.

Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.

After Avast releases a BianLian decryptor, the hacking group resorts to extortion-only operations, exploiting vulnerabilities like TeamCity servers, reports GuidePoints.

BlackFog bags the teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology, cementing its status as a top player against rising AI-based threats and ransomware attacks.

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

Orange Cyberdefense's annual report highlights a 30% year-on-year escalate in cyber incidents, with large enterprises being the major victims.

Quadruple extortion ransomware is yet another technique with which cybercriminals seek to make as much profit as possible.