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OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.

New research by Barracuda Networks shows 44% of foiled ransomware attacks detected during lateral movement. Healthcare remains top target, up to 21% of incidents.

Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 incidents reported. Blackfog's data shows a record-breaking month, particularly hitting government, education, and healthcare sectors.

Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.

The rapidly evolving ransomware threat poses a significant risk to business continuity, crucially impacting cyber insurance strategies. Companies must bolster cybersecurity to stay ahead.

Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.

Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.

A wave of cyber-attacks has revealed weaknesses in major digital platforms and national infrastructures, igniting urgent calls from professionals for stronger cybersecurity measures.

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.

Dragos' 2023 Australian OT Cybersecurity review reveals rising threats, with 13 local ransomware incidents and critical infrastructure at risk. Turner urges stronger measures.