There was a dramatic surge in ransomware attacks in 2023, with a 55% year-over-year increase. The total number of victims reached 5,070. This rise doesn’t tell the whole tale, though. Statista reports ...

Businesses across the globe are wrestling with the ongoing and evolving threat of ransomware, with recent victims including food, mining and even technology companies. However, ransomware isn’t just a ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In late 2019, a telemarketing company in the Little Rock, Arkansas, area fell prey to a ...

The FBI last week issued warnings to consumers using Gmail and other email services that the Medusa ransomware group is targeting them. At the time of its warning, the bureau said it had received at ...

In today's digital era, ransomware has become one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations of all sizes. Ransomware is malicious software that locks access to systems and ...

(Bloomberg) -- In 2021, following a cyberattack that crippled fuel supplies along the US East Coast, then President Joe Biden vowed to make ransomware a national security priority. Executive orders ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Federal cybersecurity agencies and the FBI have warned the public against a dangerous ransomware scheme that has affected hundreds of people. The FBI, Cybersecurity and ...

The creator of a digital product that alerts parents to potentially dangerous communications on gaming platforms used by ...

Hackers are always looking to make a quick buck, and now, they’re targeting vulnerable sectors like healthcare for profit. In the past year, the shift in focus to health providers has become ...

Ransomware victims have paid $459,800,000 to cybercriminals in the first half of 2024, setting the stage for a new record this year if ransom payments continue at this level. Last year, ransomware ...

DragonForce expanded its ransomware operation in 2025 by working with English-speaking hackers known for advanced social engineering and initial access. Acronis explains how the "Scattered Spider" ...