In this Help Net Security interview, Tim Morris, Chief Security Advisor at Tanium, discusses ransomware negotiation, how it typically unfolds, and how organizations should have a playbook that clearly outlines what to do, when to do it, who is notified, who will inform the board, who will talk to the press, etc. Additionally, he discusses […]
Enhanced interagency and public-private sector partnerships have allowed the U.S. federal government to better prevent and respond to the recent surge in ransomware attacks, top FBI officials said Wednesday. Coordination between the FBI and agencies including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and institutions in the healthcare and financial sectors “is at an all-time high,” […]
In October, 318 new victims were posted on ransomware leak sites. The top active gangs were LockBit (64), NoEscape (40), and PLAY (36). Major stories for the month included the takedown of several high-profile groups, including alleged Sony Systems attacker RansomedVC, new data shedding light on Cl0p’s education sector bias, and a deep-dive revealing the […]
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