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More organizations hit by ransomware gangs are starting to realize that it doesn’t pay to pay up: “In Q1 2024, the proportion of victims that chose to pay touched a new record low of 28%,” ransomware incident response firm Coveware ha… Continue reading Ransomware in Q1 2024: Frequency, size of payments trending downwards, SMBs beware!
GuidePoint Security announced its IoT Security Assessment, a new cybersecurity service. GuidePoint Security’s team of IoT security and embedded systems experts have extensive experience identifying potential weaknesses in IoT devices and applications a… Continue reading GuidePoint Security introduces IoT Security Assessment
Your organization has been hit by ransomware and a decision has to be made on whether or not to make the ransom payment to get your data decrypted, deleted from attackers’ servers, and/or not leaked online. The decision will depend on a variety o… Continue reading Ransomware group maturity should influence ransom payment decision
Smaller RaaS groups are trying to recruit new and “displaced” LockBit and Alphv/BlackCat affiliates by foregoing deposits and paid subscriptions, offering better payout splits, 24/7 support, and other “perks”. Cybercriminals wan… Continue reading RaaS groups increasing efforts to recruit affiliates
Ransomware attacks can have severe consequences, causing financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. The methods used to deliver ransomware vary, including phishing emails, malicious websites, and exploiting vulnerabilities in s… Continue reading Ransomware trends and recovery strategies companies should know
GuidePoint Security announced its Identity as a Service, which will help organizations address the complex challenges of identity management by optimizing resources, enhancing user experience, and ensuring security. GuidePoint’s Identity as a Service c… Continue reading GuidePoint Security introduces Identity as a Service offering
GuidePoint Security launched Compliance Management as a Service, which will help organizations stay on top of required activities and maintain the necessary data to support future compliance assessments. “While organizations may work intensely to meet … Continue reading GuidePoint Security announces Compliance Management as a Service
Government and industry leaders share their thoughts on AI, supply chain security, open-source technology, and the greatest security risks to look out for.
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Q3 of 2023 continued an ongoing surge in ransomware activity, according to GuidePoint Security. GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed a nearly 15% increase in ransomware activity since Q2 due to an increased number of ransomware gro… Continue reading Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo
Escalating threats to operational technology (OT) have prompted an increasing number of global enterprises to adopt sophisticated technologies and services to enhance the security of their assets. In this Help Net Security video, Christopher Warner, Se… Continue reading Navigating OT/IT convergence and securing ICS environments