Tag: #cybercrime
The infamous LockBit ransomware group launched a cyberattack against Indonesia’s national data center last week, impacting hundreds of government agencies and causing significant delays at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. This incident highlights the growing threat posed by ransomware to critical infrastructure around the world. The attack involved deploying ransomware, a type of malicious software […]
Data Breach Leads to Extortion Attempts A recent cyberattack targeting users of Snowflake, a cloud-based data analytics company, has entered a critical phase. Hackers are demanding ransom payments ranging from $300,000 to a staggering $5 million from affected companies. This information comes from a security firm, Mandiant, which is assisting Snowflake in its investigation. Exploiting […]
The latest trends in cyber threats paint a concerning picture for businesses, with attackers constantly devising new methods to infiltrate systems and steal valuable data. The cybersecurity landscape is in a constant state of flux and the alarming statistics paint a grim picture. A report by Cybersecurity Ventures predicts global cybercrime costs to reach a […]