Ransomware actors have exploited unknown security gaps in 40% of attacks. (Photo: mojo cp/Shutterstock) Nearly half of organisations impacted by ransomware over the previous 12 months paid a ransom to recover access to their data, according to a new survey by Sophos. Its latest ransomware report draws from a vendor-agnostic global survey of 3,400 IT...Read More
Sophos, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, has reased its sixth annual State of Ransomware Report, that studies the impact of ransomware attacks . This year’s survey found: That nearly 50 percent of companies paid the ransom to get their data back – the second highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six...Read More
Ransomware attacks targeting the retail sector increased by 40% in May compared to April, according to findings released by NCC Group. The research noted that global ransomware activity decreased by 6% in May, with 393 attacks recorded worldwide. This marked the third consecutive month of decline following elevated attack volumes earlier in 2025. However, security...Read More
Cybersecurity company Sophos has released its sixth annual State of Ransomware report, a vendor-agnostic survey of IT and cybersecurity leaders across 17 countries that studies the impact of ransomware attacks on businesses. This year’s survey found that 41% of Australian organisations paid the ransom to get their data back – a considerable decrease from last...Read More
New research has detailed how cybercriminals are increasingly targeting technology companies, leveraging advanced technologies and dark web marketplaces to intensify the impact of their attacks across global industries. The latest threat intelligence series from Trustwave details how both the pace and sophistication of cyber threats facing the technology sector have increased, with attackers now utilising...Read More
A major hospital in the UK says a ransomware attack contributed to the death of a patient. The June 2024 attack caused major disruptions at Synnovis, a local blood testing provider, forcing it to cancel or delay over 1,000 patient appointments and procedures. On Wednesday, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that “one patient...Read More
A major hospital in the UK says a ransomware attack contributed to the death of a patient. The June 2024 attack caused major disruptions at Synnovis, a local blood testing provider, forcing it to cancel or delay over 1,000 patient appointments and procedures. On Wednesday, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that “one patient...Read More
Your browser is not supported | heraldnews.com heraldnews.com wants to ensure the best experience for all of our readers, so we built our site to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. Please download one of these browsers for the best experience on...Read More
A sign informing patrons of the Green River Recreation Center that it can only accept cash is taped to a computer monitor Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The city’s systems were impacted by a ransomware attack. SweetwaterNOW photo. The City of Green River is dealing with a ransomware situation that has impacted its computer systems. Chris...Read More
