March 16, 2026 TOKYO – Last year saw 143 ransomware attacks on small and midsize companies in Japan, accounting for 60% of all attacks in the country for the second year in a row, according to the National Police Agency. Officials at one company that was targeted said the attack could have caused the firm’s...Read More
Ransomware attacks account for a relatively small proportion of cyber attacks, the vast majority of which are phishing attacks, however, ransomware disproportionately targets larger businesses and public institutions and is seen as a rising threat, particularly in relation to critical infrastructure. Both the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have identified...Read More
For years, detection and response have been the backbone of managed security services. MSSPs invested heavily in EDR, XDR, SIEM, and SOC processes designed to spot threats quickly and respond before damage spreads. And for a long time, that worked. But nowadays, MSSPs are running headfirst into a hard truth: detection alone is no longer enough to...Read More
Ransomware remains a scourge that shows some signs of relenting, but incident responders and threat hunters are busier than ever as more financially-motivated attackers lean exclusively on data theft for extortion. Attacks that only involve data theft for extortion may not be more prevalent than traditional ransomware when attackers encrypt systems, but momentum is moving...Read More
A March 12 report from an IBM research team reveals how even ransomware actors are seeking a GenAI shortcut. The good news: IBM’s X-Force threat analysts described the AI-generated malware script they studied as “mediocre” and “unspectacular.” The bad news: The malware—named “Slopoly” by the group—shows how easily threat actors can use AI tools to...Read More
Windows 11 users face growing cyber threats, from ransomware and phishing to occasional zero-day exploits. Choosing the right antivirus is no longer optional—it’s essential.This guide compares the fastest, lightest, and most effective antivirus software for Windows 11, helping you protect your PC without slowing it down. Why You Need Antivirus Software on Windows 11 At...Read More
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County officials say cyber criminals stole data held by the Department of Public Safety, which may have included driver’s license numbers. LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a ransomware attack in Lycoming County. County officials say ransomware was detected on their computer system on August 12. Investigators later determined cyber criminals stole...Read More
Anthropic’s Claude Code large language model has been abused by threat actors who used it in data extortion campaigns and to develop ransomware packages. The company says that its tool has also been used in fraudulent North Korean IT worker schemes and to distribute lures for Contagious Interview campaigns, in Chinese APT campaigns, and by...Read More
