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Over the past few years, ransomware attack rates and ransom amounts have climbed so significantly that the cyber attack has broken out of the IT
Cyber threats are increasing and, unfortunately, local and state government entities have become top targets. In 2023, the FBI reported that government entities were the
While often considered a newer threat, and rightly so given its fast-rising dominance among the cybercrime landscape, ransomware is not a recent innovation in the
Summary On May 2, 2024, Arctic Wolf Labs began monitoring deployment of a new ransomware variant referred to as Fog. The ransomware activity was observed
K-12 schools, colleges, and universities store massive amounts of personal information for students, parents, and employees. This means that, while they may not make the
Classrooms have never been more connected. Many students are issued laptops or tablets instead of textbooks, while teachers and administrators rely on dozens of apps
A law firm can only be successful if it can meet the needs of its clients, and few components put that success at risk more
Over the past decade, cybercrime has become a big business — a $1.5T industry with an entire ecosystem of criminal organizations run like legitimate organizations.
10.93 million dollars USD. That’s the average cost of a healthcare breach in the U.S. It’s an alarming number that’s only continued to climb, increasing
It’s no secret that the manufacturing industry has found themselves in the crosshairs of threat actors in recent years. With a low tolerance for downtime,
As the goals of securing as much ransom money and sowing as much discord as possible continues to grow, one of the most preferred methods
As cybercrime evolves, one avenue for attack has risen to prominence across the world: Ransomware. According to Arctic Wolf’s State of Cybersecurity 2023 Trends Report,
Microsoft PowerShell is a ubiquitous piece of software. It’s also, unfortunately, a major attack vector for threat actors. Once a threat actor has initial access
As we look towards 2024, we know that threat actors will continue to refine their techniques. Use this report, and the predictions and recommendations within,
If a malware attack is successful, it can result in lost revenue, unexpected down time, stolen data, and more costly consequences. With over 450,000 new
Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) may not be a brand-new tactic on the cyber battlefield, but it’s quickly gaining popularity among threat actors. For at least the past
Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) may not be a brand-new tactic on the cyber battlefield, but it’s quickly gaining popularity among threat actors. For at least the past
Key Takeaways Arctic Wolf Labs has investigated several cases of Royal and Akira ransomware victims being targeted in follow-on extortion attacks starting in October 2023.
Two giants in the gaming and hospitality industry, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts, recently announced that they were targeted by cybercriminals. But here’s the catch,
Key Takeaways Based on data from Q1 2023, manufacturing is the most heavily targeted industry for Business Email Compromise (BEC) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are
Key Takeaways: Compared to the second half of 2022, Arctic Wolf Incident Response saw a 46% increase in ransomware incidents during the first half of
July was one of the hottest months in recent memory, and cybercriminals did their part to keep the heat cranked up for organizations around the
This report seeks to enlighten your understanding of cybercrime, including the vast ramifications it entails for your business now and in the future.
A manufacturing organization became the target of a business email compromise (BEC) attack. The threat actor utilized stolen credentials and then hoped a prompt-bomb attack
To compete in an increasingly cutthroat marketplace, retailers spend vast sums in hopes of becoming household names. But brand recognition is a double-edged sword when
May often heralds the start of summer — warm weather, long days, and plenty of cybersecurity workers taking much needed time off. Cybercriminals however, are
In the past decade, cybersecurity has evolved from something of a niche technical field into a crucial part of every business plan and online code
The continued increase in cybercrime and breach attempts is not a new trend. For years now, the percentages have ticked upwards, and though cybersecurity has
The elite security researchers, data scientists, and security developers of Arctic Wolf Labs share forward-thinking insights along with practical guidance you can apply to protect
