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Ransomware Gangs Claimed More Than 5,000 Attacks in 2024

Ransomware groups claimed responsibility for 5,461 attacks in 2024, with 1,204 of these attacks being publicly confirmed by victim organizations, according to Comparitech’s latest Ransomware Roundup report. The average ransom demand was more than $3.5 million, and the average ransom paid was $9.5 million. Many of these attacks involved data theft extortion, leading to the breach of nearly 200 million records.

Insights from the Codefinger Ransomware Attack: A Wake-Up Call for IT Leaders

The recent Codefinger ransomware attack has sent shockwaves through the IT community, specifically targeting businesses relying on AWS S3 storage services. This breach highlights the importance of prioritizing security “best practices” to protect even the most reliable platforms.

Operation 99: North Korea's Cyber Assault on Software Developers

On January 9, the SecurityScorecard STRIKE team uncovered Operation 99, a cyberattack by the Lazarus Group, North Korea’s state-sponsored hacking unit. This campaign targets software developers looking for freelance Web3 and cryptocurrency work. If you thought fake job offers from the group’s Operation Dream Job campaign were bad, this latest move is a masterclass in deception, sophistication, and malicious intent. Here’s why Operation 99 demands your attention.

How Attackers Exploit APIs for Rapid Data Breaches #Vulnerabilities #TechTrends #CyberThreats

Attackers now exploit APIs for rapid data breaches, taking advantage of a 96% rise in API-related vulnerabilities. Learn how realized risks (breaches) differ from unrealized risks (vulnerabilities) and why APIs are top targets. Stay informed on API security trends.

CrowdStrike: Stopping Cross-Domain Attacks

Discover how adversaries evade detection by exploiting gaps across endpoint, identity, and cloud environments - and how CrowdStrike stops them. In this demo, see the power of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform’s unified visibility and expert threat hunting in action, uncovering lateral movement, detecting evasive tactics, and accelerating response to sophisticated and stealthy cross-domain attacks. Learn how to get unmatched protection across your entire attack surface with CrowdStrike.

The REAL Impact of Hospital Cyberattacks, It's More Than Just 'Rescheduling #shorts #cybersecurity

When hospitals say "procedures were rescheduled" after a cyberattack, they're missing the human cost. For many patients, a medical appointment isn't just a calendar entry – it's arranged time off work, transportation plans, aftercare support, and lost wages. These disruptions hurt vulnerable communities the most and damage the essential trust between healthcare providers and their patients.