Cybersecurity

Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing – Help Net Security

Q1 saw substantial shifts in activity from some of the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, according to GuidePoint Security. RaaS groups attempt to recruit disaffected or displaced affiliates In addition to revealing a nearly 20% year-over-year increase in the number of ransomware victims, the GRIT Q1 2024 Ransomware Report observes major shifts in the behavioral […]

Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals replace familiar tactics to exfiltrate sensitive data – Help Net Security

Ransomware attacks are increasing again as cybercriminals’ motivation shifts to data exfiltration, according to Delinea. The familiar tactics of crippling a company and holding it hostage have been replaced by new strategies that use stealth to exfiltrate private and sensitive data. Cybercriminals then frequently threaten to sell it to the highest bidder on the darknet […]