US government ready to experiment with banning ransomware payments
A ban on making ransom payments using cryptocurrencies is set to be introduced in the US. But this is unlikely to stop the scourge of ransomware.
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Are ransomware and cryptocurrencies intrinsically linked?
Criminals usually demand ransom payments in cryptocurrency, so would a ban on these digital payment systems stem the flow of attacks?
Ransomware explained: Here’s what you need to know
What is ransomware and how did it get so bad? Here is everything you need to know about ransomware explained.
Unprecedented ransomware spike puts government in the crosshairs
Government agencies suffered ten times the average volume of ransomware attempts in June, research from SonicWall reveals.
Biden warns Russia that cyberattacks could lead to “real shooting war”
Biden claimed in a speech on Tuesday that Russian cyberattacks could trigger kinetic warfare.
Do NDAs undermine the fight against ransomware?
Kaseya's use of NDAs can be detrimental to the global fight against ransomware, as the use of such a contract can prevent vital information being relayed to authorities, say experts.
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The evolution of ransomware extortion tactics
The ransomware explosion reflects advances in criminal extortion tactics, from indiscriminate and low-value to highly targeted and lucrative.
Meet the ransomware gangs fuelling a global cybercrime spree
REvil and Conti top the list of the most prolific ransomware gangs so far this year, according to malware analysis.
Ransomware is the biggest cyber threat to the UK – and the government could do more to help
NCSC boss Lindy Cameron highlighted the significance of ransomware in a speech yesterday. Businesses could do with more help to stop it.
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The FBI’s seizure of the Colonial Pipeline ransom will not deter hacking gangs
The FBI is celebrating after recovering funds paid to hacking group DarkSide. But it may prove a fleeting victory in the war against ransomware.
Does cyber insurance increase the risk of a ransomware attack?
Ransomware groups are reported to be targeting companies with cybersecurity insurance. Should ransomware insurance be banned?
How ransomware groups like DarkSide became professional operations
As ransomware attacks have grown more sophisticated - and lucrative - the groups behind them have spawned management structures and PR strategies.
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