Lockbit stories
Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks
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A widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over whether a cyber-attack caused the outage, despite initial reports of a technical fault.
Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
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Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
2025 Ransomware: Business as Usual, Business is Booming
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New findings reveal that ransomware attacks are thriving in 2025, with 80 active groups targeting industries like manufacturing and healthcare.
AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
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A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.
Cyber risk report highlights decline in Australia malware
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A new report by Trend Micro reveals a significant decline in Australia's Cyber Risk Index score, reflecting improved resilience against malware threats.
Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.
Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.
LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
Cyber report reveals record 5,263 ransomware attacks
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A record 5,263 ransomware attacks were documented in 2024, according to NCC Group, raising serious concerns over cyber security vulnerabilities worldwide.
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
Cybercriminals increasingly exploit trusted apps, says report
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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network security
A new report reveals a 51% rise in cybercriminals exploiting trusted Microsoft applications, highlighting increasing sophistication in attacks on Windows networks.
Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.
2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.
Check Point solution achieves 100% detection in MITRE test
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Check Point Software's Infinity XDR/XPR solution achieved a remarkable 100% detection rate in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations, showcasing its effectiveness.
Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.
SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
SentinelLabs has unveiled a report on CyberVolk, detailing the hacktivist group's ransomware activities and connections within the cybercrime ecosystem.
OpenText reveals 2024 nastiest malware, LockBit leads list
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.
OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.