Ransom-war: 5 Hair raising ransomware statistics that will move you to rethink your data protection strategy

As remote/online working has surged over the last few years, so did cybercrime. Ransomware came back with a vengeance in 2021, in the heat of the pandemic, targeting many small and medium businesses (SMBs). This comes as no surprise since 43% of all data breaches involve SMBs. Breaches such as Solar Winds, Colonial Pipeline and … Read more

Ransomware in 2022: Smarter, Better, Faster

Over the past few years, we’ve seen ransomware rise in popularity. It has evolved from encrypting data for ransom to hacking backups and data theft to expose it or sell it unlawfully as part of “double extortion” schemes. The cybercriminals perpetrating these attacks have evolved from disorganized splinter groups and individuals to highly sophisticated start-ups … Read more