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A notorious ransomware group demanded millions from Fulton County. The official in charge refused to pay.
A notorious ransomware group demanded millions from Fulton County. The official in charge refused to pay.

A notorious ransomware group demanded millions from Fulton County. The official in charge refused to pay.

CBS News featured our data in this article on a recent ransomware attack in Fulton County.

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Veeam Data Platform v12.3 encompasses three key objectives for enterprises

Veeam Data Platform v12.3 encompasses three key objectives for enterprises

Help Net Security covered the launch of Veeam Data Platform v12.3, including the Recon Scanner built by Coveware.

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Misleading Metrics: Unraveling Ransom Payment Statistics in Australia

Misleading Metrics: Unraveling Ransom Payment Statistics in Australia

Bill Siegel examines how the spread of misleading information about ransomware can negatively impact business decision-making.

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Veeam Recon Scanner identifies adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures

Veeam Recon Scanner identifies adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures

Help Net Security covered the launch of Veeam Recon Scanner technology, developed by Coveware.

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Over Half of Breached UK Firms Pay Ransom

Over Half of Breached UK Firms Pay Ransom

Our findings were included in this article looking at the surge in UK ransomware attacks.

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Ransomware actors pivot away from major brands in Q2 2024

Ransomware actors pivot away from major brands in Q2 2024

Our Q2 2024 ransomware report was covered by Security Boulevard.

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Ransomware Surges Annually Despite Law Enforcement Takedowns

Ransomware Surges Annually Despite Law Enforcement Takedowns

Infosecurity referenced our Q1 2024 data in this article on the continuing rise of ransomware attacks.

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What to do about the rise of unknown attack vectors in the ransomware playbook

What to do about the rise of unknown attack vectors in the ransomware playbook

SC Media used our data in their discussion on the rise in ransomware powered by "unknown" attack vectors.

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RaaS devs hurt their credibility by cheating affiliates in Q1 2024

RaaS devs hurt their credibility by cheating affiliates in Q1 2024

Security Boulevard published the findings from our Q1 2024 ransomware report.

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Cross Examining Cyber

Cross Examining Cyber

This podcast featured Bill Siegel, discussing the establishment of Coveware, the value of good data, cyber extortion payment trends and the challenging geopolitics we all face.

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Why are ransomware gangs making so much money?

Why are ransomware gangs making so much money?

Tech Crunch included our findings in this article looking at the record-breaking ransomware figures for 2023.

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Declining Ransomware Payments: Shift in Hacker Tactics?

Declining Ransomware Payments: Shift in Hacker Tactics?

Our findings were included in this article by Security Boulevard on how ransomware tactics may evolve.

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Ransomware payments are falling fast as victims refuse to pay

Ransomware payments are falling fast as victims refuse to pay

This article covered our latest Coverware ransomware report from Q4 2023.

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Growing Number of Ransomware Victims Are Refusing to Pay

Growing Number of Ransomware Victims Are Refusing to Pay

PC Magazine reviewed our latest ransomware report from Q4 2023.

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Ransomware payments drop to record low as victims refuse to pay

Ransomware payments drop to record low as victims refuse to pay

BleepingComputer reported in detail our latest report from Q4 2023.

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New Ransomware Reporting Requirements Kick in as Victims Increasingly Avoid Paying

New Ransomware Reporting Requirements Kick in as Victims Increasingly Avoid Paying

Security Boulevard covered our recent quarterly report including the topic of ransomware payment bans.

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Insurer’s UK Honeypots Attacked 17 Million Times Per Day

Insurer’s UK Honeypots Attacked 17 Million Times Per Day

This article included our Q3 2023 data on the percentage of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) compromises.

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Clorox, Boeing, MGM and More: Why Big Hacks Have Surged in 2023

Clorox, Boeing, MGM and More: Why Big Hacks Have Surged in 2023

Bloomberg spoke to Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, about the surge in large-scale ransomware attacks in 2023.

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The New Era Of Ransomware—And What It Means For Businesses

The New Era Of Ransomware—And What It Means For Businesses

Forbes included our data in this post looking at recent ransomware trends.

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Scattered Ransomware Attribution Blurs Focus on IR Fundamentals

Scattered Ransomware Attribution Blurs Focus on IR Fundamentals

Security Boulevard covered our Q3 2023 ransomware report in detail.

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FBI: Dual ransomware attack victims now get hit within 48 hours

FBI: Dual ransomware attack victims now get hit within 48 hours

Coveware CEO Bill Siegel told BleepingComputer that double-encryption has been a thing for years, in this article on duel ransomware attacks.

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The Real Concern Of BEC Attacks In Real Estate

The Real Concern Of BEC Attacks In Real Estate

Our data featured in this Forbes article looking at business email compromise (BEC) attacks.

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Coveware: Rate of victims paying ransom continues to plummet

Coveware: Rate of victims paying ransom continues to plummet

Tech Target covered our Q2 2023 report in detail, looking at the decline in ransomware payments over the last few years.

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MOVEit Hack Could Earn Cybercriminals $100M as Number of Confirmed Victims Grows

MOVEit Hack Could Earn Cybercriminals $100M as Number of Confirmed Victims Grows

Security Week referenced our latest ransomware report in this article looking at the Cl0p gang MOVEit hack.

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Has the MOVEit hack paid off for Cl0p?

Has the MOVEit hack paid off for Cl0p?

Our data was included in the article by Help Net Security looking at the MOVEit hack.

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MOVEit Attacks Could Yield Up To $100M In Extortion Payments: Cyber Firm

MOVEit Attacks Could Yield Up To $100M In Extortion Payments: Cyber Firm

CRN used our latest data in their coverage on the MOVEit ransomware attacks.

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Clop gang to earn over $75 million from MOVEit extortion attacks

Clop gang to earn over $75 million from MOVEit extortion attacks

In this article on the MOVEit ransomware attacks, Bleeping Computer used our Q2 2023 data.

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Ransom Monetization Rates Fall to Record Low Despite Jump In Average Ransom Payments

Ransom Monetization Rates Fall to Record Low Despite Jump In Average Ransom Payments

Security Boulevard covered our Q2 2023 ransomware report in detail.

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Spot Fake Extortion Attacks Without Wasting Time and Money

Spot Fake Extortion Attacks Without Wasting Time and Money

Security Intellegence looked at the tactic we call Phantom Incident Extortion.

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Ransomware resurgence after ‘strange year’ in 2022, insurance data shows

Ransomware resurgence after ‘strange year’ in 2022, insurance data shows

SC Media discussed how a lack of standardized reporting from victims can result in contradictory reports on ransomware payment levels.

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Will Threat Actors Face Layoffs in 2023?

Will Threat Actors Face Layoffs in 2023?

Security Intellegence looked at how the drop in ransomware payments is affecting threat actors.

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Fight Against Ransomware Follows Government Recommendations

Fight Against Ransomware Follows Government Recommendations

Our data was included in this article looking at the fall in the number of ransomware demands paid in 2022.

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Big Game Hunting is back despite decreasing Ransom Payment Amounts

Big Game Hunting is back despite decreasing Ransom Payment Amounts

Security Boulevard published an article looking at our Q1 2023 ransomware report findings.

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Why Are a Record Low Number of Ransoms Being Paid?

Why Are a Record Low Number of Ransoms Being Paid?

Security Intellegence used our data in this article on the fall in ransom payment rates.

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Fake ransomware gang targets U.S. orgs with empty data leak threats

Fake ransomware gang targets U.S. orgs with empty data leak threats

Bleeping Computer reported our data in this article looking at ransomware extortion scams.

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20% of Ransomware Attacks Involve Victim Harassment

20% of Ransomware Attacks Involve Victim Harassment

HIPAA Journal included our data in this article looking at why ransomware gangs are adopting more aggressive tactics.

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Is ransomware declining? Not so fast, experts say

Is ransomware declining? Not so fast, experts say

Our Director of Incident Response, Elizabeth Cookson, was quoted in this article on her optimism toward declining ransomware levels.

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Hackers Extort Less Money, Are Laid Off as New Tactics Thwart More Ransomware Attacks

Hackers Extort Less Money, Are Laid Off as New Tactics Thwart More Ransomware Attacks

Coveware CEO Bill Siegel was quoted in this article on the drop in payments to cybercriminals, as companies get better at bouncing back from attacks.

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Fewer ransomware victims are paying up. But there's a catch

Fewer ransomware victims are paying up. But there's a catch

ZD Net covered our findings and the reasons why the number of ransom payments has declined.

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Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

Coveware’s Bill Siegel was featured in this article discussing how clients are becoming increasingly reluctant to give in to hackers.

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Ransom refusals hit attackers where it hurts: 40% revenue drop in 2022 — Chainalysis

Ransom refusals hit attackers where it hurts: 40% revenue drop in 2022 — Chainalysis

Our data was included in this coverage that looks at how ransomware victims are becoming less reluctant to pay up.

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Improved Security and Backups Result in Record Low Number of Ransomware Payments

Improved Security and Backups Result in Record Low Number of Ransomware Payments

Security Boulevard covered our Q4 2022 ransomware report in detail.

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Ransomware Revenue Plunged in 2022 as More Victims Refuse to Pay Up

Ransomware Revenue Plunged in 2022 as More Victims Refuse to Pay Up

Security Week reported our findings that the percentage of companies that paid ransomware demands in 2022 dropped to 41%, from 50% in 2021.

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Ransomware Profits Decline as Victims Dig In

Ransomware Profits Decline as Victims Dig In

Our report was included in this coverage looking at the sharp drop in ransomware revenues for threat actors in 2022.

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Ransomware payments down, fewer victims paying

Ransomware payments down, fewer victims paying

Our data was included in this feature on the drop in ransomware payments.

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Ransomware profits drop 40% in 2022 as victims refuse to pay

Ransomware profits drop 40% in 2022 as victims refuse to pay

Bleeping Computer reported our data in this article looking at fewer victims paying ransomware demands.

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Fewer Companies Are Paying Ransoms to Hackers, Researchers Say

Fewer Companies Are Paying Ransoms to Hackers, Researchers Say

Coveware’s data was cited in this coverage showing that the number of clients that have paid a ransom after an attack has steadily decreased since 2019.

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What is the Relationship Between Ransomware and Phishing?

What is the Relationship Between Ransomware and Phishing?

Security Boulevard included our data in this article on the relationship between ransomware and phishing.

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Ransom Realpolitik: Paying for Data Deletion Is for Suckers

Ransom Realpolitik: Paying for Data Deletion Is for Suckers

Bill Siegel wrote a piece for BankInfoSecurity urging victims to never pay for any promise or guarantees to delete data.

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Ransomware: 'Amateur' Tactics Lead Fewer Victims to Pay

Ransomware: 'Amateur' Tactics Lead Fewer Victims to Pay

Bank Info Security reported the findings of our Q3 2022 ransomware report.

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Uber Verdict Raises New Risks for Ransom Payments

Uber Verdict Raises New Risks for Ransom Payments

Security Boulevard published our Q3 Ransomware report including an analysis of the Uber ransomware verdict.

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Ransom Payment Data Suggests More Victims are Choosing Not to Pay

Ransom Payment Data Suggests More Victims are Choosing Not to Pay

Our latest ransomware report was covered in this article by HIPAA Journal.

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Ransomware gangs are hitting roadblocks, but aren’t stopping (yet)

Ransomware gangs are hitting roadblocks, but aren’t stopping (yet)

Help Net Security used our findings in this article looking at why ransomware attacks are in decline.

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RaaS Groups Forced to Change Tack as Payments Decline

RaaS Groups Forced to Change Tack as Payments Decline

Info security looked at our Q2 2022 ransomware report findings that RaaS operators are evolving their tactics.

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Ransomware Ecosystem: Big-Name Brands Becoming a Liability

Ransomware Ecosystem: Big-Name Brands Becoming a Liability

Bank Info Security looked in detail at the findings of our Q2 2022 ransomware report.

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Microsoft Connects USB Worm Attacks to 'EvilCorp' Ransomware Gang

Microsoft Connects USB Worm Attacks to 'EvilCorp' Ransomware Gang

Security Week covered our Q2 2022 ransomware report in this article.

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Median ransom payments dropped 51% in Q2

Median ransom payments dropped 51% in Q2

TechTarget analyzed our latest report on Q2 2022 ransomware trends.

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Ransomware payments are falling as victims refuse to pay up

Ransomware payments are falling as victims refuse to pay up

This article looked at Coveware’s findings that although ransomware payments have dropped, the value of the payments has risen.

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Fewer Ransomware Victims Pay, as Median Ransom Falls in Q2 2022

Fewer Ransomware Victims Pay, as Median Ransom Falls in Q2 2022

Security Boulevard publised an in-depth analysis of our Q2 2022 ransomware report.

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Ransom payments fall as fewer victims choose to pay hackers

Ransom payments fall as fewer victims choose to pay hackers

Bleeping Computer reported our ransomware data from Q2 2022.

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HSGAC Hearing Recap: Ransomware Attacks and Ransom Payments Enabled by Cryptocurrency

HSGAC Hearing Recap: Ransomware Attacks and Ransom Payments Enabled by Cryptocurrency

Bill Siegel gave Security Boulevard a recap of his testimony at the HSGAC hearing.

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Ransomware is the result, what is the cause?

Ransomware is the result, what is the cause?

Security Boulevard discussed our research in this article looking at the path attackers use to infect organizations.

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Rising Threats: Ransomware Attacks and Ransom Payments Enabled by Cryptocurrency

Rising Threats: Ransomware Attacks and Ransom Payments Enabled by Cryptocurrency

Read the expert testimony from Coveware CEO Bill Siegel at this hearing for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland security and governmental affairs.

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Contractors Beset by Ransomware Threats Have Too Few Options

Contractors Beset by Ransomware Threats Have Too Few Options

Bloomberg Law covered the testimony to the U.S. Senate by Coveware CEO Bill Siegel.

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Ransomware hackers sidestep U.S. sanctions with a new trick: Rebranding

Ransomware hackers sidestep U.S. sanctions with a new trick: Rebranding

CEO Bill Siegel, shared Coveware's experience of ransomware gangs rebranding if they have been sanctioned.

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Why It’s Hard to Sanction Ransomware Groups

Why It’s Hard to Sanction Ransomware Groups

Our response to the Conti ransomware gang’s proclamation about Russia was covered in this article.

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A business owner praises CT’s cybersecurity efforts

A business owner praises CT’s cybersecurity efforts

Our data was included in this article by a Connecticut small business owner discussing the recent ransomware laws.

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Ransomware Payments: Just 46% of Victims Now Pay a Ransom

Ransomware Payments: Just 46% of Victims Now Pay a Ransom

Bank Info Security looked in detail at the Coveware Q1 2022 ransomware report.

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Average Ransom Payment Dropped by 34% in Q1, 2022

Average Ransom Payment Dropped by 34% in Q1, 2022

Our latest ransomware report was covered in this article by HIPAA Journal.

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Coveware: Double-extortion ransomware attacks fell in Q1

Coveware: Double-extortion ransomware attacks fell in Q1

TechTarget examined our latest report on Q1 2022 ransomware trends.

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Ransomware Threat Actors Pivot from Big Game to Big Shame Hunting

Ransomware Threat Actors Pivot from Big Game to Big Shame Hunting

Security Boulevard published our ransomware data for Q1 2022.

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Russia Sanctions Complicate Paying Ransomware Hackers

Russia Sanctions Complicate Paying Ransomware Hackers

Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, talked about the implications of US sanctions on Russia when dealing with ransomware demands.

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More organizations are paying the ransom. Why?

More organizations are paying the ransom. Why?

Help Net Security included our data in their article looking at the increase in ransomware payments.

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How the Russian/Ukraine war may lead to an explosion in Ransomware attacks

How the Russian/Ukraine war may lead to an explosion in Ransomware attacks

Security Boulevard published our blog on the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on ransomware attacks.

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Ransomware Attackers Begin to Eye Midmarket Acquisition Targets

Ransomware Attackers Begin to Eye Midmarket Acquisition Targets

Our data was quoted in this article looking at ransomware groups focussing on midmarket acquisition targets.

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6 Cyber-Defense Steps to Take Now to Protect Your Company

6 Cyber-Defense Steps to Take Now to Protect Your Company

Threatpost used our data in this article on the checklist to protect your company from ransomware attacks.

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Who’s The Next Victim? Predictions On The State Of Ransomware In 2022

Who’s The Next Victim? Predictions On The State Of Ransomware In 2022

Our findings featured in this article looking at ransomware trends for the year ahead.

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Fallout from REvil arrests shakes up ransomware landscape

Fallout from REvil arrests shakes up ransomware landscape

Coveware CEO Bill Siegel was quoted in this piece on the arrest by Russian authorities of alleged REvil ransomware gang members.

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Coveware 2021 Q4 Ransomware Report Issued

Coveware 2021 Q4 Ransomware Report Issued

JD Supra covered our latest report on the state of ransomware attacks in detail.

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Law Enforcement Blowback, Cyber Insurance Renewals Powering Anti-Ransomware Success

Law Enforcement Blowback, Cyber Insurance Renewals Powering Anti-Ransomware Success

Security Week interviewed Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, ahead of their Ransomware Resilience and Recovery Summit.

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82% of Ransomware Attacks Target Small Businesses, Report Reveals

82% of Ransomware Attacks Target Small Businesses, Report Reveals

Tech.co discussed our Q4 2021 ransomware report.

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LockBit, BlackCat, Swissport, Oh My! Ransomware Activity Stays Strong

LockBit, BlackCat, Swissport, Oh My! Ransomware Activity Stays Strong

Our findings were included in this article on the latest ransomware gang developments.

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Ransomware gangs are changing their tactics. That could prove very expensive for some victims

Ransomware gangs are changing their tactics. That could prove very expensive for some victims

Our research is featured in this article looking at how the number of ransomware attacks may fall, but ransom demands could rise.

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Law enforcement action push ransomware gangs to surgical attacks

Law enforcement action push ransomware gangs to surgical attacks

Our ransom negotiation data from Q4 2021 was reported in detail in this article.

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Law enforcement pressure forces ransomware groups to refine tactics in Q4 2021

Law enforcement pressure forces ransomware groups to refine tactics in Q4 2021

Security Boulevard published the key findings from our Q4 2021 report.

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Why Cybersecurity Should Be Top of Mind in 2022

Why Cybersecurity Should Be Top of Mind in 2022

This article included our data on the increase in ransomware attacks on law firms since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Ransomware as a Service Innovation Curve

Ransomware as a Service Innovation Curve

Security Boulevard featured an article on the evolution of the RaaS model, written by Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel.

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Ukraine hacks add to worries of cyber conflict with Russia

Ukraine hacks add to worries of cyber conflict with Russia

Our CEO, Bill Siegel, was asked to comment on the arrest of members of a major ransomware gang by Russian authorities.

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Thousands of Schools Impacted After IT Provider Hit by Ransomware

Thousands of Schools Impacted After IT Provider Hit by Ransomware

Coveware’s data was quoted in this article on a recent ransomware attack on a school website infrastructure.

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Ransomware Evolution: From WannaCry to DarkSide

Ransomware Evolution: From WannaCry to DarkSide

Our data was quoted in this report on ransomware in 2021.

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Cyber crime ROI slipping as market forces and government intervention start to bite

Cyber crime ROI slipping as market forces and government intervention start to bite

Our data was used in this article looking at how responses from national governments are putting pressure on the criminal ecosystem.

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Coveware Confirms Ransomware Attackers Targeting Mid-Market Companies

Coveware Confirms Ransomware Attackers Targeting Mid-Market Companies

JD Supra covered our Q3 2021 ransomware report in detail, highlighting the shift towards middle market companies.

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Coveware Confirms Ransomware Attackers Targeting Mid-Market Companies

Coveware Confirms Ransomware Attackers Targeting Mid-Market Companies

A report highlighting our Q3 2021 ransomware report findings to the Law community.

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Average Ransom Payment Stays Steady at $140,000

Average Ransom Payment Stays Steady at $140,000

Bank Info Security looked in detail at the Coveware Q3 2021 ransomware report.

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Tech experts discuss the importance of cybersecurity awareness month

Tech experts discuss the importance of cybersecurity awareness month

Coveware was included in this article on top tips for securing your business during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Ransomware attackers down shift to ‘Mid-Game’ hunting in Q3 2021

Ransomware attackers down shift to ‘Mid-Game’ hunting in Q3 2021

Security Boulevard covered our Q3 2021 report in detail in this article.

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Insure Your Future: The Ransomware Response Playbook

Insure Your Future: The Ransomware Response Playbook

Security Info Watch referred to our data in their article on the 5 steps integrators & clients should take as part of a ransomware insurance claim.

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Good News: REvil Ransomware Victims Get Free Decryptor

Good News: REvil Ransomware Victims Get Free Decryptor

Bank Info Security quoted Coveware’s findings in this article on REvil ransomware.

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Five Risks For Your Mission-Critical SaaS Data

Five Risks For Your Mission-Critical SaaS Data

Forbes used our data in this article on the security vulnerabilities of SaaS data.

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Groove Ransomware Gang Tries New Tactic to Attract Affiliates

Groove Ransomware Gang Tries New Tactic to Attract Affiliates

Our report on the new tactics from Groove ransomware gang was included in this article from Dark Reading.

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Ransomware Stopper: Mandatory Ransom Payment Disclosure

Ransomware Stopper: Mandatory Ransom Payment Disclosure

Bank Info Security discussed our recomendation that legislators make it mandatory for organizations to publically disclose a ransomware payment.

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The Latest Cybersecurity Threat: Pay Us or We Release the Data

The Latest Cybersecurity Threat: Pay Us or We Release the Data

Coveware’s data was quoted in this article looking at the latest trend in ransomware attacks.

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More companies in Singapore are being attacked by ransomware.

More companies in Singapore are being attacked by ransomware.

Mothership, a Singapore digital news platform, included our data in their report on the increase in ransomware attacks.

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FBI warns that Hive ransomware hackers are calling victims by phone

FBI warns that Hive ransomware hackers are calling victims by phone

Our findings were included in this article on ransomware victims being contacted by phone.

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How to find ransomware cyber insurance coverage in 2021

How to find ransomware cyber insurance coverage in 2021

Coveware’s data was cited in in this article by Tech Target on what to look for in a cyber insurance policy.

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Should Disclosure of Ransom Payments be Mandatory?

Should Disclosure of Ransom Payments be Mandatory?

Coveware’s data was referenced in this article looking at how legislators can stem the tide of ransomware attacks.

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Paying a Ransom is Not an Option - So What Should Be Done Instead?

Paying a Ransom is Not an Option - So What Should Be Done Instead?

Coveware’s data was quoted in this article looking at what organizations should do if they fall victim to a ransomware attack.

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Ransomware attacks rise despite US call for clampdown on cybercriminals

Ransomware attacks rise despite US call for clampdown on cybercriminals

Financial Times referenced our data in this article on the unprecedented levels on ransomware attacks in 2021.

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These are the two most common ways hackers get inside your network

These are the two most common ways hackers get inside your network

Our findings were discussed in this article looking at email phishing attacks and those against exposed RDP services.

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Ransomware: Average Ransom Payment Drops to $137,000

Ransomware: Average Ransom Payment Drops to $137,000

BankInfoSecurity discussed the data from our latest Q2 2021 report.

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Coveware: Median ransomware payment down 40% in Q2 2021

Coveware: Median ransomware payment down 40% in Q2 2021

Coveware’s latest report for Q2 2021 was discussed in detail in this article by Tech Target.

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Q2 Ransom Payment Amounts Decline as Ransomware becomes a National Security Priority

Q2 Ransom Payment Amounts Decline as Ransomware becomes a National Security Priority

Coveware’s Q2 2021 data was analysed in this article on the recent events that have highlighted the national threat of ransomware.

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Average ransomware payment declined by 38% in second quarter of 2021

Average ransomware payment declined by 38% in second quarter of 2021

The findings of our Q2 2021 report were covered in this article from CyberScoop.

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Don’t Wanna Pay Ransom Gangs? Test Your Backups.

Don’t Wanna Pay Ransom Gangs? Test Your Backups.

Bill Siegel commented on why victims still pay to decrypt their systems even when they have the means to restore everything from backups on their own.

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HelloKitty ransomware is targeting vulnerable SonicWall devices

HelloKitty ransomware is targeting vulnerable SonicWall devices

Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, was asked his thoughts on the recent CISA warning of vulnerabilities in SonicWall devices.

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Is Australia a sitting duck for ransomware attacks? Yes, and the danger has been growing for 30 years

Is Australia a sitting duck for ransomware attacks? Yes, and the danger has been growing for 30 years

Coveware’s data was included in the this article on the ransomware threat to Australian organizations.

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Joe Biden demands Putin’s Russia ‘takes action’ after ransomware attack

Joe Biden demands Putin’s Russia ‘takes action’ after ransomware attack

Bill Siegel’s comments were included in this article on Joe Biden’s plea to the Russian president to take action against ransomware groups.

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REvil bungled its massive ransomware attack, giving businesses an easy out

REvil bungled its massive ransomware attack, giving businesses an easy out

CEO Bill Siegel was asked his views on the recent Kaseya attack.

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Attack The Root Cause Of Cyber Threats, One Employee At A Time

Attack The Root Cause Of Cyber Threats, One Employee At A Time

Coveware’s quarterly report was cited in this article on the need to provide cybersecurity training for home workers.

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Cyber reinsurance rates rocket at July renewals

Cyber reinsurance rates rocket at July renewals

Our latest report was quoted in this article on the rising global cyber reinsurance rates due to ransomware attacks.

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Four states propose laws to ban ransomware payments

Four states propose laws to ban ransomware payments

Our CEO, Bill Siegel, was asked his opinion on the option of mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks.

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Negotiating Ransoms: When to Play and When to Fold

Negotiating Ransoms: When to Play and When to Fold

Kim Zetter interviewed Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, about negotiating ransomware.

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Avaddon ransomware shuts down and releases decryption keys

Avaddon ransomware shuts down and releases decryption keys

Bleeping Computer asked Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, his thoughts on the shut down of Avaddon ransomware.

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The Ruthless Hackers Behind Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Hospitals: ‘They Do Not Care’

The Ruthless Hackers Behind Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Hospitals: ‘They Do Not Care’

Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, was quoted in this article looking at the prolific attacks on hospitals by the Ryuk ransomware gang.

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How The Biden Administration Is Confronting A Surge In Cyberattacks

How The Biden Administration Is Confronting A Surge In Cyberattacks

Bill Siegel, Coveware CEO, talked with Rachel Martin at NPR about the changes Biden is planning to make.

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Meet the ransomware negotiators you hope you’ll never need

Meet the ransomware negotiators you hope you’ll never need

Coveware featured in this article by Fortune on ransomware negotiators.

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Resurgent ransomware threatens cyber systems

Resurgent ransomware threatens cyber systems

Coveware’s latest data was cited in this article on ransomware attacks on Philippine cyber firms.

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U.S. Looks Into Cryptocurrency’s Role in Ransomware Hacks

U.S. Looks Into Cryptocurrency’s Role in Ransomware Hacks

Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, was quoted in this article looking at the role of cryptocurrency in recent ransomware attacks.

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Cryptocurrency Has Yet to Make the World a Better Place

Cryptocurrency Has Yet to Make the World a Better Place

The Wall Street Journal quoted Coveware in this article on cryptocurrency and ransomware.

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You Can't Just Concede.' How One Expert Explains Negotiating With Cybercriminals

You Can't Just Concede.' How One Expert Explains Negotiating With Cybercriminals

Bill Siegel, Coveware CEO, talked with Rachel Martin on Morning Edition about what it's like to help companies respond to attacks.

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Ransomware Attacks a Growing Global Security and Financial Threat

Ransomware Attacks a Growing Global Security and Financial Threat

Coveware featured in this article on cyber risk cutting across sectors and becoming a growing global threat.

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Report finds ransomware hitting manufacturers hardest

Report finds ransomware hitting manufacturers hardest

Coveware’s data was included in this article on the rise of ransomware in the manufacturing industry.

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Verizon DBIR shows sharp increase in ransomware attacks

Verizon DBIR shows sharp increase in ransomware attacks

Coveware were cited in this article on the rise in ransomware recorded by the Data Breach Investigations Report.

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Coveware Q1 2021 Report Shows Increase in Ransomware Payments Over Q4 2020

Coveware Q1 2021 Report Shows Increase in Ransomware Payments Over Q4 2020

Our latest report was covered in detail in this article by JD Supra.

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Attackers' Dwell Time Plummets as Ransomware Hits Continue

Attackers' Dwell Time Plummets as Ransomware Hits Continue

BankInfoSecurity included our data in this article on ransomware detection and access vectors for attacks.

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Q1 2021 ransomware trends: Most attacks involved threat to leak stolen data

Q1 2021 ransomware trends: Most attacks involved threat to leak stolen data

Help Net Security review our report on ransomware incident response trends during Q1 2021.

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Ransomware demands up by 43% so far in 2021, Coveware says

Ransomware demands up by 43% so far in 2021, Coveware says

The findings of our Q1 2021 report were covered in this article from CyberScoop.

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Rise in ransom payments may fuel more dangerous attacks

Rise in ransom payments may fuel more dangerous attacks

Coveware's latest research was covered in detail in this article by Tech Target.

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Accellion data breaches drive up average ransom price

Accellion data breaches drive up average ransom price

Coveware’s data was covered in this article on the impact of Clop ransomware on a sharp increase in the average ransomware payment.

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Ransomware Targeted by New Justice Department Task Force

Ransomware Targeted by New Justice Department Task Force

Bill Siegel, Coveware founder, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal regarding the new justice department task force.

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Why ransomware victims are deciding not to pay up

Why ransomware victims are deciding not to pay up

Canadian Underwriter included Coveware’s data in their article on why victims are increasingly opting not to pay ransomware demands.

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FBI exposes weakness in Mamba ransomware, DiskCryptor

FBI exposes weakness in Mamba ransomware, DiskCryptor

Coveware was quoted is this article on Mamba ransomware.

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Ransomware-Wielding Gangs Love to Phish With Trojan Loaders

Ransomware-Wielding Gangs Love to Phish With Trojan Loaders

BankInfoSecurity referenced our report in this article on the top access vectors for ransomware attacks.

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Windows 10 Ransomware Protection In 2021: Some Surprises, Says Report

Windows 10 Ransomware Protection In 2021: Some Surprises, Says Report

Forbes included our data in this report on Windows 10 ransomware protection.

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Q4 2020 Doxxing Victim Trends: Industrial Sector Emerges as Primary Ransom “Non-Payor”

Q4 2020 Doxxing Victim Trends: Industrial Sector Emerges as Primary Ransom “Non-Payor”

A detailed look at Coveware’s analysis on ransomware doxxing victims and the new trends.

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When Cyber Gangs Disregard Ransomware Payments, Victims Can Be Hit Twice

When Cyber Gangs Disregard Ransomware Payments, Victims Can Be Hit Twice

Coveware featured in this article looking at how several digital gangs have gone back on their pledge to honor the ransomware payments made by victims.

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Average Ransom Payments Declined Last Quarter

Average Ransom Payments Declined Last Quarter

Coveware’s Q4 2020 report shows a large decline in the average ransom amounts that victims paid to their attackers.

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Ransomware: Average ransom payment declines to $154,108

Ransomware: Average ransom payment declines to $154,108

BankInfoSecurity covered our report which found as gangs fail to honor data deletion promises, fewer victims are paying.

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Ransomware will likely get worse in 2021: report

Ransomware will likely get worse in 2021: report

Coveware’s quarterly report is cited in this Fox News article, looking ahead at ransomware in 2021.

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Why Small and Medium-Sized Professional Service Firms Are a Big Target for Ransomware Attacks

Why Small and Medium-Sized Professional Service Firms Are a Big Target for Ransomware Attacks

Coveware founder, Bill Siegel, looks at the impact and prevalence of ransomware on small & medium businesses.

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Ransomware Is Quickly Becoming A National Emergency

Ransomware Is Quickly Becoming A National Emergency

Coveware SEO, Bill Siegel, testifies in a Senate hearing on cybersecurity threats amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Paying to delete stolen data doesn’t always work out for the victim

Paying to delete stolen data doesn’t always work out for the victim

Coveware reports that cybercriminals often won’t live up to their end of the bargain even if the victim agrees to make the ransom payment.

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Why Paying to Delete Stolen Data is Bonkers

Why Paying to Delete Stolen Data is Bonkers

Coveware said it has seen ample evidence of victims seeing some or all of their stolen data published after paying to have it deleted.

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Ransomware gangs that steal your data don't always delete it

Ransomware gangs that steal your data don't always delete it

Coveware: Half of the Q3 2020 ransomware investigations involved data exfiltration, with cases doubling from the previous quarter.

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Ransomware Gangs Not Honoring Ransom Payments for Stolen Data

Ransomware Gangs Not Honoring Ransom Payments for Stolen Data

In its Quarterly Ransomware Report for Q3 2020, Coveware revealed that almost 50% of crypto-malware cases involved the threat to publish unencrypted data stolen from victims.

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Ransom Payment No Guarantee Against Doxxing

Ransom Payment No Guarantee Against Doxxing

Several organizations that paid a ransom to keep attackers from releasing stolen data saw it leaked anyway, according to Coveware.

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Defending Our Communities from Cyber Threats Amid COVID-19

Defending Our Communities from Cyber Threats Amid COVID-19

Bill Siegel, was invited to testify before the Federal Spending Oversight Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Ransomware Gangs Practice Customer Relationship Management

Ransomware Gangs Practice Customer Relationship Management

Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, discusses the business of ransomware in this interview with Data Breach Today.

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Eyeing Bigger Targets, Ransomware Gangs Recruit Specialists

Eyeing Bigger Targets, Ransomware Gangs Recruit Specialists

BankInfoSecurity interviewed Coveware CEO, Bill Siegel, on the changing tactics of ransomware gangs.

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Research finds ransomware payments, demands increasing

Research finds ransomware payments, demands increasing

Coveware’s research was featured in this article looking at the massive increases in both ransomware demands and payments from victims.

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Ransom Payments Up 33% In Q1 2020; Sodinokibi and Ryuk Tops the List

Ransom Payments Up 33% In Q1 2020; Sodinokibi and Ryuk Tops the List

Our Ransomware Marketplace Research report is covered in this article by Cisco Mag, including the 3 top ransomware variants in Q1 2020.

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Average ransom payment up 33 percent in Q1, Sodinokibi and Ryuk top variants

Average ransom payment up 33 percent in Q1, Sodinokibi and Ryuk top variants

Our latest report features in this article looking at the 33% increase in the average ransom payment during the first quarter of 2020.

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Ransomware Payments Surge 33% as Attacks Target Remote Access

Ransomware Payments Surge 33% as Attacks Target Remote Access

Infosecurity discuss our findings from Q1 which show victim organizations are struggling to mitigate remote working threats.

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Ransomware: Average Business Payout Surges to $111,605

Ransomware: Average Business Payout Surges to $111,605

BankInfoSecurity featured our latest report in this article on the recent surge in ransomware payouts.

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Average Ransomware Payments Soared in the First Quarter

Average Ransomware Payments Soared in the First Quarter

Coveware’s data featured in this article on the boom in ransomware during Q1 of 2020.

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No COVID-19 Respite: Ransomware Keeps Pummeling Healthcare

No COVID-19 Respite: Ransomware Keeps Pummeling Healthcare

While some gangs claim to no longer be targeting healthcare organizations, the attacks are as prevalent as ever.

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Beazley: Ransomware attacks on clients 'skyrocketed' in 2019

Beazley: Ransomware attacks on clients 'skyrocketed' in 2019

The 2020 Beazley Breach Briefing reported a 131% increase in reported attacks against clients last year, and the insurance giant isn't expecting the trend to slow down.

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Hackers ‘Without Conscience’ Target Health-Care Providers

Hackers ‘Without Conscience’ Target Health-Care Providers

Coveware featured in this article looking at the impact of ransomware attacks on health-care providers during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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When hackers kidnap their data, companies are increasingly using ‘breach coaches’ and negotiators

When hackers kidnap their data, companies are increasingly using ‘breach coaches’ and negotiators

Cyberinsurers can help providers recover from digital attacks or even make ransom payments to recover lost data.

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FBI turns to insurers to grasp the full reach of ransomware

FBI turns to insurers to grasp the full reach of ransomware

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received 2,047 ransomware complaints from U.S. victims in 2019, resulting in adjusted losses of roughly $8.9 million.

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All hands on deck: Infosec volunteers to protect medical organizations during COVID-19 crisis

All hands on deck: Infosec volunteers to protect medical organizations during COVID-19 crisis

Coveware announced this week that they would offer free ransomware recovery services to any hospital or health care organization dealing with COVID-19.

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Attacked by Ransomware, Many Companies Opt to Pay Up

Attacked by Ransomware, Many Companies Opt to Pay Up

CFO Magazine featured Coveware in this article on ransomware attacks.

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Ransomware becomes more common, costly

Ransomware becomes more common, costly

In some cases, the hackers have forced smaller firms to shut down forever. Coveware contributed to this article.

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Ransomware Attacks Grow, Crippling Cities and Businesses

Ransomware Attacks Grow, Crippling Cities and Businesses

Coveware was quoted in this article about the rise in average ransomware payments.

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MDLabs refuses to pay $1.7M ransomware demand

MDLabs refuses to pay $1.7M ransomware demand

We declined to assist MDLabs due to our policy of not responding to referrals from ransomware users.

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A Hacker Wants About $5 Million in Ransom From Pemex By End of November

A Hacker Wants About $5 Million in Ransom From Pemex By End of November

Coveware was quoted in this article about a ransomware attack on pemex.

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Inside the FBI's quiet 'ransomware summit'

Inside the FBI's quiet 'ransomware summit'

Coveware’s participation in a recent collaboration with law enforcement was profiled in cyberscoop.

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Ransomware Resurgence Reveals Gaps in Health IT Security Planning

Ransomware Resurgence Reveals Gaps in Health IT Security Planning

Health IT Security profiled our report in this article about healthcare organizations.

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Ransomware: Average Ransom Payout Increases to $41,000

Ransomware: Average Ransom Payout Increases to $41,000

Bank Info Security wrote a summary of our Q3 Ransomware Marketplace report.

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Ransomware's mounting toll: Delayed surgeries and school closures

Ransomware's mounting toll: Delayed surgeries and school closures

Coveware’s Q2 Data was featured in this article about recent ransomware attacks.

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Did GandCrab Gang Fake Its Ransomware Retirement?

Did GandCrab Gang Fake Its Ransomware Retirement?

Data Breach Today wrote an article about Sodinokibi / Re-evil ransomware quoting Coveware.

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Negotiating with hackers for ransomware victims

Negotiating with hackers for ransomware victims

This Brains Byte Back podcast features Coveware - discussing how our service assists victims of ransomware.

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Ransomware Attacks on Businesses Are Skyrocketing

Ransomware Attacks on Businesses Are Skyrocketing

PC Magazine quoted our research in this article about ransomware attacks on businesses.

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How Ransomware Attacks Are Forcing Big Payments From Cities

How Ransomware Attacks Are Forcing Big Payments From Cities

The Wall Street Journal quoted Coverware in this article about US cities being targeted.

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The dangers of ransomware attacks

The dangers of ransomware attacks

Coveware was featured on this BBC World News Podcast.

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Ransomware hits everywhere, but governments pay 10 times more

Ransomware hits everywhere, but governments pay 10 times more

StateScoop covered our Q2 report on how ransomware is impacting public organizations.

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Ransomware Costs on the Rise, Causes Nearly 10 Days of Downtime

Ransomware Costs on the Rise, Causes Nearly 10 Days of Downtime

Health IT Security covered our Q2 Ransomware report.

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How a ransomware attack cost one firm £45m

How a ransomware attack cost one firm £45m

The BBC wrote an article about how large firms cope with ransomware, including video and quotes from Coveware.

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Hackers Won’t Let Up in Their Attack on U.S. Cities

Hackers Won’t Let Up in Their Attack on U.S. Cities

The WSJ quoted Coveware in this article about ransomware attacks on US Cities.

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Why cyber insurers can expect to make more (and bigger) claims payments

Why cyber insurers can expect to make more (and bigger) claims payments

Canadian Underwriter wrote an article about ransomware quoting Coveware.

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Ransomware Attacks Skyrocketed in Q1: Beazley

Ransomware Attacks Skyrocketed in Q1: Beazley

Coveware was quoted in an Insurance Journal summary article about the Beazley Breach Response Q1 Report.

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Two Weeks After Cyberattack, Baltimore Is Still Hobbled

Two Weeks After Cyberattack, Baltimore Is Still Hobbled

Coveware was quoted in the Wall Street journal regarding the City of baltimore’s ongoing ransomware attack.

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Ransomware ‘Remediation’ Firm Exposed: Researchers Weigh in on Paying

Ransomware ‘Remediation’ Firm Exposed: Researchers Weigh in on Paying

Coveware was quoted in a threatpost article about ransomware.

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The secret trick used by firms helping cyberhacking victims: pay the ransom

The secret trick used by firms helping cyberhacking victims: pay the ransom

The Guardian ran a piece featuring quotes from Coveware.

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Firms that Promised High-Tech Ransomware Solutions Just Pay the Hackers

Firms that Promised High-Tech Ransomware Solutions Just Pay the Hackers

Propublica quoted Coveware in a report about dishonest data recovery firms.

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Ransomware Increasingly Hits State and Local Governments

Ransomware Increasingly Hits State and Local Governments

Coveware was quoted in this article about ransomware attacks on state and local government organizations.

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Baltimore Recovering From Second Ransomware Attack

Baltimore Recovering From Second Ransomware Attack

Coveware was quoted in this recent article about the City of Baltimore.

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Ransomware Attacks Enjoying a Spring Renaissance

Ransomware Attacks Enjoying a Spring Renaissance

CPO Magazine quoted the Coveware Q1 report in this recent article.

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Malware Crypto Ransoms Rose By Almost 90% in Q1: Report

Malware Crypto Ransoms Rose By Almost 90% in Q1: Report

Coindesk covered our Q1 report.

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6 Takeaways from Ransomware Attacks in Q1

6 Takeaways from Ransomware Attacks in Q1

Dark Reading covered our Q1 report.

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Thanks To Ransomware, Bitcoin Leaves A Bad Taste In Corporates’ Mouths

Thanks To Ransomware, Bitcoin Leaves A Bad Taste In Corporates’ Mouths

PYMnts.com wrote an article referencing our Q1 report.

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What Data Center Managers Can Learn from the Wipro Phishing Attack

What Data Center Managers Can Learn from the Wipro Phishing Attack

Data Center Knowledge quoted our Q1 report in an article about the Wipro attack.

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Ryuk Sends Ransoms Rocketing

Ryuk Sends Ransoms Rocketing

Infosecurity magazine covered the impact of ryuk from our Q1 report.

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Ransomware: The cost of rescuing your files is going up as attackers get more sophisticated

Ransomware: The cost of rescuing your files is going up as attackers get more sophisticated

ZDNet covered our Q1 ransomware report.

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Ransom Demands Increasing as More Virulent Viruses Emerge

Ransom Demands Increasing as More Virulent Viruses Emerge

Claims Journal covered our Q1 ransomware report.

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How ransomware continues to target businesses and what to do about it

How ransomware continues to target businesses and what to do about it

Information age featured Coveware in this article about targeted ransomware.

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Dark Web Arrests Also Led to Ransomware Disruption

Dark Web Arrests Also Led to Ransomware Disruption

Government Info Security covered our write up of the dream market take down.

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What We Can Learn from the Ransomware Attack That Crippled Norsk Hydro

What We Can Learn from the Ransomware Attack That Crippled Norsk Hydro

We were quoted in an article about the risk posed to data centers and hosting companies.

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Ryuk ransomware relationship revelations

Ryuk ransomware relationship revelations

No More Ransom partners Mcafee discuss our research project on Ryuk Ransomware.

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Cover Your NAS Against Nasty Cr1ptT0r Ransomware

Cover Your NAS Against Nasty Cr1ptT0r Ransomware

Data Breach Today covered our research on cr1pt0r ransomware.

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11 Takeaways: Targeted Ryuk Attacks Pummel Businesses

11 Takeaways: Targeted Ryuk Attacks Pummel Businesses

Bank Info Security wrote the observations from our Ryuk Research co-written with McAfee.

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Several hacking groups are behind the Ryuk ransomware

Several hacking groups are behind the Ryuk ransomware

The Washington Post covered our research on Ryuk with McAfee ATR.

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The Average Ransomware Payment Is Rising

The Average Ransomware Payment Is Rising

Info Security magazine covered our Q4 Global Ransomware Report.

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Mistaken For North Koreans, The 'Ryuk' Ransomware Hackers Are Making Millions

Mistaken For North Koreans, The 'Ryuk' Ransomware Hackers Are Making Millions

Forbes covered our research with McAfee ATR on Ryuk Ransomware.

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Ryuk Ransomware, the human connection

Ryuk Ransomware, the human connection

Mcafee ATR and Coveware co-wrote a blog post on Ryuk Ransomware.

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Data Breach Today covers Q4 Report

Data Breach Today covers Q4 Report

Data Breach Today wrote up an article based on our Q4 Ransomware Report.

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NJCCIC bulletin on Coveware Research

NJCCIC bulletin on Coveware Research

The New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell featured our research on Cryptomix.

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Ransomware Hits and You Must Act Fast. What's First?

Ransomware Hits and You Must Act Fast. What's First?

Cyber Daily quoted Bill Siegel in an article about municipal organizations targeted by ransomware.

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Has a New Data Breach Precedent Been Created?

Has a New Data Breach Precedent Been Created?

Prudent Security Admin: Has a New Data Breach Precedent Been Created? By Bill Siegel.

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New Phobos ransomware exploits weak security to hit targets around the world

New Phobos ransomware exploits weak security to hit targets around the world

ZDNet covered our research on Phobos Ransomware.

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Data Breach Today Covers CryptoMix

Data Breach Today Covers CryptoMix

Data breach Today covered our research on Cryptomix Ransomware.

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ZDNet recaps our research on CryptoMix Ransomware

ZDNet recaps our research on CryptoMix Ransomware

ZDNet wrote an article recapping our research on a new Cryptomix ransomware tactic.

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Stop the Presses: Don't Rush Tribune Ransomware Attribution

Stop the Presses: Don't Rush Tribune Ransomware Attribution

Coveware quoted in recent Data Breach Today Artice about Ryuk Ransomware.

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Coveware Joins No More Ransom Org!

Coveware Joins No More Ransom Org!

Coveware is excited to partner with a global network of top Cyber security and law enforcement agencies.

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GlobeImposter victims abandoned

GlobeImposter victims abandoned

Graham Cluley wrote a blog post based on our analysis of Globelmposter ransomware.

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Making a Ransomware Payment? It May Now Violate U.S. Sanctions

Making a Ransomware Payment? It May Now Violate U.S. Sanctions

Coveware quoted on the regulatory impact of Paying for ransomware with cryptocurrency.

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Valdez, Alaska paid off ransomware hackers

Valdez, Alaska paid off ransomware hackers

StateScoop wrote about a ransomware attack on the Town of Valdez with quotes from Coveware.

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Ransomware's Favorite Access Point - Remote Desktop Protocol

Ransomware's Favorite Access Point - Remote Desktop Protocol

Duo security features a guest blog post from Coveware CEO Bill Siegel.

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7 best practices for negotiating ransomware payments

7 best practices for negotiating ransomware payments

Coveware was quoted in a CSO Online article about ransomware negotiating strategy.

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GandCrab Ransomware: Cat-and-Mouse Game Continues

GandCrab Ransomware: Cat-and-Mouse Game Continues

Data Breach discusses the evolution of GandCrab ransomware, with quotes from Coveware.

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A New Report Suggests There Is Honor Among Cyber Thieves

A New Report Suggests There Is Honor Among Cyber Thieves

Forbes wrote a feature on Coveware’s Q3 Global Ransomware Marketplace Report.

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Defending Against and Recovering from Ransomware

Defending Against and Recovering from Ransomware

Bill Siegel and host Chris Sienko on an episode of the CyberSpeak with InfoSec Institute podcast.

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Why it’s better to deal with crypto criminals

Why it’s better to deal with crypto criminals

Coin Rivet featured an interview with us on our service for small businesses.

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The Firm That Pays Ransoms On Behalf Of Its Customers

The Firm That Pays Ransoms On Behalf Of Its Customers

Forbes’ first article about Coveware’s unique approach to dealing with the reality facing victims of ransomware today.

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Ransomware Recovery: Don't Make Matters Worse

Ransomware Recovery: Don't Make Matters Worse

A bankinfosecurity piece on common ransomware mistakes.

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12 Red Flags That Someone May Be Spying on Your Computer

12 Red Flags That Someone May Be Spying on Your Computer

Reader’s Digest shares signs that you might be under attack, and what to do about it.

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Average Ransom Payment Dropped by 34% in Q1, 2022
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Ransomware Threat Actors Pivot from Big Game to Big Shame Hunting
Russia Sanctions Complicate Paying Ransomware Hackers
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Ransomware Attackers Begin to Eye Midmarket Acquisition Targets
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Fallout from REvil arrests shakes up ransomware landscape
Coveware 2021 Q4 Ransomware Report Issued
Law Enforcement Blowback, Cyber Insurance Renewals Powering Anti-Ransomware Success
82% of Ransomware Attacks Target Small Businesses, Report Reveals
LockBit, BlackCat, Swissport, Oh My! Ransomware Activity Stays Strong
Ransomware gangs are changing their tactics. That could prove very expensive for some victims
Law enforcement action push ransomware gangs to surgical attacks
Law enforcement pressure forces ransomware groups to refine tactics in Q4 2021
Why Cybersecurity Should Be Top of Mind in 2022
Ransomware as a Service Innovation Curve
Ukraine hacks add to worries of cyber conflict with Russia
Thousands of Schools Impacted After IT Provider Hit by Ransomware
Ransomware Evolution: From WannaCry to DarkSide
Cyber crime ROI slipping as market forces and government intervention start to bite
Coveware Confirms Ransomware Attackers Targeting Mid-Market Companies
Coveware Confirms Ransomware Attackers Targeting Mid-Market Companies
Average Ransom Payment Stays Steady at $140,000
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Ransomware attackers down shift to ‘Mid-Game’ hunting in Q3 2021
Insure Your Future: The Ransomware Response Playbook
Good News: REvil Ransomware Victims Get Free Decryptor
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Groove Ransomware Gang Tries New Tactic to Attract Affiliates
Ransomware Stopper: Mandatory Ransom Payment Disclosure
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More companies in Singapore are being attacked by ransomware.
FBI warns that Hive ransomware hackers are calling victims by phone
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Should Disclosure of Ransom Payments be Mandatory?
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Ransomware attacks rise despite US call for clampdown on cybercriminals
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Ransomware: Average Ransom Payment Drops to $137,000
Coveware: Median ransomware payment down 40% in Q2 2021
Q2 Ransom Payment Amounts Decline as Ransomware becomes a National Security Priority
Average ransomware payment declined by 38% in second quarter of 2021
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HelloKitty ransomware is targeting vulnerable SonicWall devices
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Joe Biden demands Putin’s Russia ‘takes action’ after ransomware attack
REvil bungled its massive ransomware attack, giving businesses an easy out
Attack The Root Cause Of Cyber Threats, One Employee At A Time
Cyber reinsurance rates rocket at July renewals
Four states propose laws to ban ransomware payments
Negotiating Ransoms: When to Play and When to Fold
Avaddon ransomware shuts down and releases decryption keys
The Ruthless Hackers Behind Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Hospitals: ‘They Do Not Care’
How The Biden Administration Is Confronting A Surge In Cyberattacks
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Resurgent ransomware threatens cyber systems
U.S. Looks Into Cryptocurrency’s Role in Ransomware Hacks
Cryptocurrency Has Yet to Make the World a Better Place
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Ransomware Attacks a Growing Global Security and Financial Threat
Report finds ransomware hitting manufacturers hardest
Verizon DBIR shows sharp increase in ransomware attacks
Coveware Q1 2021 Report Shows Increase in Ransomware Payments Over Q4 2020
Attackers' Dwell Time Plummets as Ransomware Hits Continue
Q1 2021 ransomware trends: Most attacks involved threat to leak stolen data
Ransomware demands up by 43% so far in 2021, Coveware says
Rise in ransom payments may fuel more dangerous attacks
Accellion data breaches drive up average ransom price
Ransomware Targeted by New Justice Department Task Force
Why ransomware victims are deciding not to pay up
FBI exposes weakness in Mamba ransomware, DiskCryptor
Ransomware-Wielding Gangs Love to Phish With Trojan Loaders
Windows 10 Ransomware Protection In 2021: Some Surprises, Says Report
Q4 2020 Doxxing Victim Trends: Industrial Sector Emerges as Primary Ransom “Non-Payor”
When Cyber Gangs Disregard Ransomware Payments, Victims Can Be Hit Twice
Average Ransom Payments Declined Last Quarter
Ransomware: Average ransom payment declines to $154,108
Ransomware will likely get worse in 2021: report
Why Small and Medium-Sized Professional Service Firms Are a Big Target for Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware Is Quickly Becoming A National Emergency
Paying to delete stolen data doesn’t always work out for the victim
Why Paying to Delete Stolen Data is Bonkers
Ransomware gangs that steal your data don't always delete it
Ransomware Gangs Not Honoring Ransom Payments for Stolen Data
Ransom Payment No Guarantee Against Doxxing
Defending Our Communities from Cyber Threats Amid COVID-19
Ransomware Gangs Practice Customer Relationship Management
Eyeing Bigger Targets, Ransomware Gangs Recruit Specialists
Research finds ransomware payments, demands increasing
Ransom Payments Up 33% In Q1 2020; Sodinokibi and Ryuk Tops the List
Average ransom payment up 33 percent in Q1, Sodinokibi and Ryuk top variants
Ransomware Payments Surge 33% as Attacks Target Remote Access
Ransomware: Average Business Payout Surges to $111,605
Average Ransomware Payments Soared in the First Quarter
No COVID-19 Respite: Ransomware Keeps Pummeling Healthcare
Beazley: Ransomware attacks on clients 'skyrocketed' in 2019
Hackers ‘Without Conscience’ Target Health-Care Providers
When hackers kidnap their data, companies are increasingly using ‘breach coaches’ and negotiators
FBI turns to insurers to grasp the full reach of ransomware
All hands on deck: Infosec volunteers to protect medical organizations during COVID-19 crisis
Attacked by Ransomware, Many Companies Opt to Pay Up
Ransomware becomes more common, costly
Ransomware Attacks Grow, Crippling Cities and Businesses
MDLabs refuses to pay $1.7M ransomware demand
A Hacker Wants About $5 Million in Ransom From Pemex By End of November
Inside the FBI's quiet 'ransomware summit'
Ransomware Resurgence Reveals Gaps in Health IT Security Planning
Ransomware: Average Ransom Payout Increases to $41,000
Ransomware's mounting toll: Delayed surgeries and school closures
Did GandCrab Gang Fake Its Ransomware Retirement?
Negotiating with hackers for ransomware victims
Ransomware Attacks on Businesses Are Skyrocketing
How Ransomware Attacks Are Forcing Big Payments From Cities
The dangers of ransomware attacks
Ransomware hits everywhere, but governments pay 10 times more
Ransomware Costs on the Rise, Causes Nearly 10 Days of Downtime
How a ransomware attack cost one firm £45m
Hackers Won’t Let Up in Their Attack on U.S. Cities
Why cyber insurers can expect to make more (and bigger) claims payments
Ransomware Attacks Skyrocketed in Q1: Beazley
Two Weeks After Cyberattack, Baltimore Is Still Hobbled
Ransomware ‘Remediation’ Firm Exposed: Researchers Weigh in on Paying
The secret trick used by firms helping cyberhacking victims: pay the ransom
Firms that Promised High-Tech Ransomware Solutions Just Pay the Hackers
Ransomware Increasingly Hits State and Local Governments
Baltimore Recovering From Second Ransomware Attack
Ransomware Attacks Enjoying a Spring Renaissance
Malware Crypto Ransoms Rose By Almost 90% in Q1: Report
6 Takeaways from Ransomware Attacks in Q1
Thanks To Ransomware, Bitcoin Leaves A Bad Taste In Corporates’ Mouths
What Data Center Managers Can Learn from the Wipro Phishing Attack
Ryuk Sends Ransoms Rocketing
Ransomware: The cost of rescuing your files is going up as attackers get more sophisticated
Ransom Demands Increasing as More Virulent Viruses Emerge
How ransomware continues to target businesses and what to do about it
Dark Web Arrests Also Led to Ransomware Disruption
What We Can Learn from the Ransomware Attack That Crippled Norsk Hydro
Ryuk ransomware relationship revelations
Cover Your NAS Against Nasty Cr1ptT0r Ransomware
11 Takeaways: Targeted Ryuk Attacks Pummel Businesses
Several hacking groups are behind the Ryuk ransomware
The Average Ransomware Payment Is Rising
Mistaken For North Koreans, The 'Ryuk' Ransomware Hackers Are Making Millions
Ryuk Ransomware, the human connection
Data Breach Today covers Q4 Report
NJCCIC bulletin on Coveware Research
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Has a New Data Breach Precedent Been Created?
New Phobos ransomware exploits weak security to hit targets around the world
Data Breach Today Covers CryptoMix
ZDNet recaps our research on CryptoMix Ransomware
Stop the Presses: Don't Rush Tribune Ransomware Attribution
Coveware Joins No More Ransom Org!
GlobeImposter victims abandoned
Making a Ransomware Payment? It May Now Violate U.S. Sanctions
Valdez, Alaska paid off ransomware hackers
Ransomware's Favorite Access Point - Remote Desktop Protocol
7 best practices for negotiating ransomware payments
GandCrab Ransomware: Cat-and-Mouse Game Continues
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Defending Against and Recovering from Ransomware
Why it’s better to deal with crypto criminals
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