Ransomware

Ransomware Meets Retail: Sainsbury’s, Starbucks and Morrisons Feel the Heat from Blue Yonder Attack

The Blue Yonder ransomware attack disrupted major retailers like Sainsbury’s, Starbucks, and Morrisons, highlighting the vulnerabilities of global supply chains and the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity defenses.

Top 5 Cyberattacks During Black Friday and Thanksgiving

Find out about the top five biggest cyberattacks for Black Friday and Thanksgiving, from data breaches and ransomware, to see the risks businesses experience during the holidays.

Everything That You Need to Know About the Dark Web and Cybercrime

Learn about the dark web, including who uses it, how it operates, and what tools cybercriminals obtain on it. Find out how BlackFog monitors networks, forums, and ransomware leak sites in order to stay ahead of new threats.

EDR Kill Shifter: Why a Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Required

Learn how ransomware-as-a-service is simplifying ransomware tool creation and increasing ransomware attack accessibility in cybercrime. Find out how modern ransomware syndications use RaaS.

The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service and Decline of Custom Tool Development

Learn how ransomware-as-a-service is simplifying ransomware tool creation and increasing ransomware attack accessibility in cybercrime. Find out how modern ransomware syndications use RaaS.

Data Exfiltration Detection: Best Practices and Tools

Data exfiltration, a tactic used in 93% of ransomware attacks, can lead to severe consequences including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. To mitigate these risks, organizations must implement effective detection strategies and technologies.

What Causes Victims to Pay in a Ransomware Attack? The Psychology

Learn the main reasons why victims of a ransomware attack are forced to pay, such as the need to avoid operational disruption or the deceptive methods used by attackers to establish confidence.

Key Steps for Effective Enterprise Data Protection

How must firms adapt to a challenging enterprise data protection landscape in 2023 and beyond?

Is Transparency Important Beyond Compliance After a Cyberattack?

Understand whether transparency following a cyberattack matters beyond compliance - with real-life examples like Uber's cover-up. Learn the benefits and risks of transparency - from trust building to reputation risk.

Big Game Hunting is on the Rise in Cybercrime

Big game hunting in cybercrime refers to attacks where cybercriminals target large organizations with the goal of demanding hefty ransoms. This article explores the tactics used in these attacks, provides real-world examples, and explains why this form of cybercrime is becoming increasingly common.

RansomHub: The Rise of a New Ransomware Threat

Explore RansomHub, a ransomware group emerging in Feb 2024. Discover their tactics, notable attacks, sophisticated techniques, and links to other cybercriminals.

Massive Cloud Provider Cyberattacks in 2024: Examples and Prevention Strategies

Cloud provider cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated in 2024, with incidents like the AWS breach affecting millions of users. This article explores real-world examples of cyberattacks on cloud providers, highlights vulnerabilities such as misconfigurations, and offers essential prevention strategies like access control, secure coding practices, and attack surface management to safeguard your cloud infrastructure.