The convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is accelerating, but its implementation is still fraught with fundamental security flaws. Claroty’s analysis, based on data from more than 125,000 industrial assets, shows that 36% of them contain at least one known and actively exploited vulnerability (KEV) by hackers. Furthermore, 13% of all OT...Read More

In a recent report, Semperis has revealed that 40% of ransomware incidents involve physical threats directed at executives, a tactic employed by criminals to pressure victims into complying with ransom demands. This alarming finding highlights a concerning shift in the evolution of cyberattacks, where violence and coercion are becoming common tools in the attackers’ repertoire....Read More

Redazione RHC : 4 August 2025 08:57 We discussed this in an article on the topic some time ago written by Massimiliano Brolli. Today, cybersecurity is no longer an option or an ancillary value: it is a true business enabler. We live in a context in which a ransomware attack can completely paralyze a company, compromise its...Read More

For the fourth year in a row, manufacturing has ranked as the most-targeted industry for ransomware attacks, even as overall malware volumes decline. Hackers are zeroing in on operational technology (OT) networks, which saw an 87% increase in ransomware incidents between 2023-2024. It’s not hard to see why. With numerous interconnected systems and low tolerance...Read More

More ransomware spotted being deployed against vulnerable SharePoint servers Active exploitation of a dangerous flaw in Microsoft SharePoint instances continues, with researchers now observing an unknown hacking group taking advantage of the vulnerability. Microsoft’s very bad, no good SharePoint troubles continues, with security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 now observing an unattributed ransomware...Read More

Hacker infighting exposes Qilin ransomware affiliate panel The internal workings of a popular ransomware-as-a-service operator have been exposed by a rival hacking group. A heated dispute between hackers has seen the operations of the Qilin ransomware group exposed, with cyber security researchers getting a rare glimpse into what makes the ransomware-as-a-service provider tick. It all...Read More

The ransomware attack is one of the most common types of cybersecurity attacks enterprises face. Obtaining the encryption key to unlock the files being held for ransom can be a scramble. Before panic sets in, a savvy cybersecurity team will rely on its ransomware preparation. A company needs to be prepared; otherwise, its ability...Read More

Palo Alto Networks, a leading cybersecurity firm, has launched an investigation into a ransomware threat that appears tied to a vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint platform, raising alarms across the industry about the rapid exploitation of software flaws. According to details emerging from the probe, an unidentified hacker infiltrated a system and demanded ransom after encrypting...Read More

A longstanding Northamptonshire logistics company, KNP, has collapsed following a ransomware attack, resulting in the loss of nearly 700 jobs, the BBC reports. The incident began when hackers gained access to the company’s systems by guessing a weak password. Once inside, they deployed ransomware that encrypted critical business data. Although KNP paid the ransom, the...Read More

Akamai Technologies, the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, has found that bad actors are using a new quadruple extortion tactic in ransomware campaigns, while double extortion remains the most common approach. With ransomware accounting for more than half of the total data breaches in this region in 2024, Asia...Read More