In espionage, a honeypot is a tactic where spies use romantic relationships to extract secrets, a strategy often called a “honey trap.” In cybersecurity, a honeypot operates similarly by luring cybercriminals into a trap. It is a decoy system designed to attract hackers, providing valuable insights into their methods and deterring them from attacking real […]
The global ransomware crisis is deepening, with incidents of ransomware and extortion soaring by 67% in 2023, as reported in NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report. After a relatively subdued 2022, the year 2023 witnessed a notable uptick in ransomware and extortion cases. Over 5,000 victims fell prey to ransomware attacks, a significant […]