Summary
June was the fourth month in a row in which ransomware attacks dropped globally, declining by 6% with 371 cases.
Ransomware Attacks Fall by Almost Half in Q2, But Stay on the Front Line of Cyber Warfare
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The U.K. government announced on Tuesday plans to lead a crackdown on cybercriminals by introducing new ransomware measures. These efforts aim to address the growing threat of ransomware and will be developed in collaboration with industry partners following a public consultation. The goal is to better protect businesses and critical services across the country. The...Read More
Ransomware gangs might have to scratch a few targets off their lists. The UK High Office and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) announced proposals to ban ransom payments in an effort to “crack down on cyber criminals and safeguard the public.” According to the announcement, the proposals would prohibit “public sector bodies and operators of...Read More
The UK government is set to implement new measures to tackle the growing threat of ransomware attacks, introducing a partial ban on ransom payments and mandatory reporting requirements for private sector organisations. The proposals, revealed following a consultation that closed in April 2025, represent one of the UK’s most significant policy shifts to date in...Read More
New ransomware proposals set to be implemented by UK Government These include a ban on ransom payments for public services Ransomware attacks cost the UK economy millions per year A new set of cyber regulations are being introduced by the UK government in a move to protect British public services from the growing threat of...Read More
Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software has long been the silent partner of help-desk engineers, automating patch cycles and troubleshooting sessions across sprawling enterprises. Over the past year, however, the same remote consoles have been quietly repurposed by ransomware gangs that crave the built-in trust, elevated privileges, and encrypted tunnels these tools provide. By masquerading...Read More
Hackers from Akira encrypted vital systems and demanded about £5 million, forcing a shutdown. A 158‑year‑old UK transport firm, KNP Logistics, has collapsed after falling victim to a crippling ransomware attack. Hackers exploited a single weak password to infiltrate its systems and encrypted critical data, rendering the company inoperable. Cybercriminals linked to the Akira gang locked...Read More
The FBI, CISA, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Multi-State Information-Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Interlock ransomware. The Interlock ransomware variant was first observed in late September 2024, targeting various business, critical infrastructure, and other organizations in North America and Europe. FBI maintains these actors target...Read More
U.S. agencies on Tuesday released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing known Interlock ransomware indicators of compromise and tactics, techniques, and procedures uncovered in recent FBI investigations, as part of an ongoing effort to publish guidance for network defenders that details various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. First observed in late September 2024, the advisory...Read More
