Ransomware isn’t an isolated, potential cyber threat—it’s like a living organism that can shapeshift with multiple strains, tactics, and targets. The cybercriminals behind ransomware attacks run these ...

Double extortion ransomware is a type of cyberattack that encrypts a victim's data, like in a traditional ransomware attack, while also adding a second attack vector of stealing that data. This type ...

Cybercriminals regularly target small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with ransomware attacks. If they’re successful, they can lock you out of your networks and prevent you from accessing your ...

IntroductionWhat every IT organization fears is being attacked by a malware variant that is highly intrusive and effective in its design. It is not merely destructive, but clearly damaging to IT, ...

With over seven years of experience as a freelance technology writer and reporter, Tim Keary has a range of experience breaking down complex technologies into simple and accessible content. His work ...

Why it matters: Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals use to encrypt data or lock a victim's system, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. The attackers typically demand ...

Malware is one of the biggest security threats enterprises face. An estimated 6.5 billion infections will plague enterprises in 2025, according to penetration services firm DeepStrike -- up from the ...

A mysterious ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has hit 500 critical infrastructure companies. It appears to be increasingly targeting health care. Three federal agencies released a cyber alert this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Safepay is a group of ransomware hackers that first burst onto ...

The federal government’s financial and operational stakes are at an all-time high. In its annual report, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center revealed that government facilities were the third ...