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Ransomware victim numbers rose by 50% in 2023

06

Feb

2024

The number of victims that ransomware groups posted on their data leak sites increased by 50% last year according to an analysis by researchers from Palo Alto Networks. Twenty-five new groups also appeared last year but some of them had a short life until they disbanded or rebranded. Noteworthy trends include the use of exploits […]

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How Cybercriminals Will Target Emotions this Valentine’s Day

04

Feb

2024

Valentine’s Day is a time when not only do many often feel particularly vulnerable, but others feel generous and giving. It is the perfect time for cybercriminals and fraudsters to operate. The Cyber Helpline, a U.K. charity led by volunteers and staff from the cybersecurity industry, has expanded to the USA to support those experiencing […]

Category Cyber-crime Phishing Written by Secureworld 0 Comments

These were the most common phishing emails of 2023 — make sure you don’t get caught out as well

04

Feb

2024

Phishing has long been a popular vector for cybercriminals in order to coax valuable information out of victims – and 2023 was no different. A new report from email security firm Codefense has delved into the most common themes in email phishing attacks last year. The themes it assigned were based on the contents, such […]

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Ransomware victim numbers rose by 50% in 2023

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