Here is a practical look at common ransomware attacks, how they operate, and how organizations can defend against them.

A routine RDP brute-force alert led to unusual credential hunting and a geo-distributed VPN-linked infrastructure. Huntress Labs explains how one compromised login unraveled a suspected ...

Are ransomware attacks getting smarter? What can you do to stop them? Are you a victim of ransomware attacks? A cybersecurity expert explains how the attacks unfold, what hackers are really after, and ...

Cybercriminals regularly target small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with ransomware attacks. If they’re successful, they can lock you out of your networks and prevent you from accessing your ...

When Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian renewable energy and aluminum manufacturing company, recently faced a ransomware attack, they handled it in a different way. They refused to pay the ransom, and took up ...

Ransomware was the largest threat to U.S. critical infrastructure in 2024, with complaints rising 9% from 2023.

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So-called ransomware attacks are on the rise, namely because targeted businesses are increasingly willing to negotiate with - and even pay - their extortionists. See Also: Going Beyond the Copilot ...

The Qilin ransomware gang remained 'top dog' in January 2026 with over 100 observed cyber attacks to its name, amid a rapidly evolving, and fragmenting, cyber criminal ecosystem.

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Market analysts Chainalysis found the number of ransomware incidents in 2025 rose by 50% compared to the previous year, earning criminals $820 million - although this number may s ...

HBO's "The Pitt" is showing audiences what a real Mississippi healthcare system is going through this week, thanks to a ransomware attack.