The future of ransomware threats lies in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as hackers are increasingly using the ...

For example, the STOP ransomware adds the “.STOP” extension to encrypted files, turning “image.jpg” into “image.jpg.STOP” and so on. Other examples of ransomware that change file ...

Clop, a ransomware group known for its role in the Accellion data breach, has changed its tactics to infect files disguised as medical documents and images, SCMedia reported Dec. 20.

Typically during a ransomware attack, attackers encrypt various endpoints on a network — for example, laptops — and demand ransom in exchange for decryption. Halcyon’s approach sounds like a ...

Image: RUSI The RUSI’s research is based on interviews with victims and incident responders of ransomware attacks and reflects “new and existing types of harm to the U.K. and other countries.” ...

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to South African businesses, with the country emerging as a top target in ...

A prime example of effective collaboration is the 2021 disruption of the HIVE ransomware group. HIVE was one of the most prolific ransomware gangs globally, notorious for attacking critical ...

The first ransomware attack took place in 1989 and was made possible by the floppy disk. It wasn’t until cryptocurrencies and ‘untraceable’ payments came along in the 2010s, however, that ...

(Image credit: Mauro Huculak) Select the new location. Click the Select Folder button.; After you complete the steps, the anti-ransomware feature will monitor and protect the new locations.