Ransomware

The State of Ransomware 2024

BlackFog's state of ransomware report measures publicly disclosed and non-disclosed attacks globally.

Ransomware Focus: LockBit Attacks in 2024

Latest information on all LockBit attacks both disclosed and undisclosed in 2024

How High Level Cybercrime Groups Are Formed and Organized

We look at how organized cybercrime groups are formed and structured and how cybercriminals first connect online through hacking forums and dark web marketplaces, where they build reputations and specialize in roles like penetration testing, malware development, ransomware operations and money laundering. Over time, trusted partnerships and ad hoc "crews" emerge, which can formalize into defined criminal enterprises.

Ongoing: New Ransomware Gangs in 2024

Ransomware gangs continue to break records and BlackFog will track all new ransomware gangs in 2024.

5 Reasons Why Ransomware Gangs Go Dormant and Re-Emerge

Ransomware gangs often go underground, only to resurface later, more formidable than before. Explore five reasons behind this dormancy, from evading law enforcement to upgrading attack techniques and adapting to market dynamics.

Ransomware Roundup Q1 2024

Our ransomware roundup Q1 2024 broke new records with 192 publicly disclosed ransomware attacks, an increase of 48% over 2023.

Top 5 MSP Cyberattacks in 2023/2024

In 2023 and 2024, several high-profile cyberattacks targeted managed service providers (MSPs), disrupting services for their clients. Learn about the top 5 MSP attacks during this period, including incidents at CTS, Tietoevry, Lumen Technologies, HTC Global Services, and Südwestfalen IT.

LockBit Ransomware Affiliates Leverage Citrix Bleed Vulnerability (CVE-2023-4966)

Citrix Bleed is being leveraged by LockBit ransomware affiliates to compromise organizations using CVE-2023-4966.

BlackFog Wins teissAwards2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology

BlackFog Wins teissAwards2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology

What is Ransomware? Things You Need to Know About Ransomware

Everything you need to know about ransomware: what is ransomware, different types of ransomware, how does it spread, impact, and how to protect against it.