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02/01/2023

8 min read

The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2022

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of ransomware attacks in the United States, with a focus on the government, education, and healthcare sectors. It includes insights and statistical data on the frequency, impact, and trends of ransomware attacks in these sectors in 2022.

05/10/2022

6 min read

What is Zero Click Hacking & How to Prevent It

What are zero click hacks? Read our guide to learn how zero click attacks work and how to prevent zero click exploits from harming your business.

05/08/2022

9 min read

What is Clickjacking & How to Prevent Attacks

What is clickjacking? Read our guide to learn about types of clickjacking attacks and how to prevent clickjacking vulnerability in your business.

03/08/2022

3 min read

Ransomware cost US Local Governments $623 Million in 2021, but fewer incidents in 2022

Ransomware cost the US public sector more than $500 million in 2021, but there have been fewer attacks in 2022. This report breaks down the numbers.

17/06/2022

2 min read

Ransomware group ups pressure on victims with new extortion tactic

The Alphv ransomware group, also known as BlackCat, has come up with an innovative new strategy to put additional pressure on victims.

23/03/2022

7 min read

Ransomware profile: RansomExx

A comprehensive profile of the RansomExx ransomware strain.

23/02/2022

8 min read

Ransomware Profile: ALPHV

A comprehensive profile of the ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware strain.

26/01/2022

3 min read

Ransomware statistics for 2021: Year in summary

Ransomware statistics for 2021. We explore the defining ransomware trends of the year, the most prolific ransomware variants and the countries that were most heavily impacted.

18/01/2022

4 min read

The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2021

The US public sector continued to be bombarded by financially-motivated ransomware attacks throughout 2021. This report looks at the numbers and the costs.

14/01/2022

3 min read

Ransomware statistics for 2021: Q4 report

This report analyses the ransomware trends of Q4 2021. Discover the most common ransomware strains and which countries were most heavily impacted.

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The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2022

What is Zero Click Hacking & How to Prevent It

What is Clickjacking & How to Prevent Attacks

Ransomware cost US Local Governments $623 Million in 2021, but fewer incidents in 2022

Ransomware group ups pressure on victims with new extortion tactic

Ransomware profile: RansomExx

Ransomware Profile: ALPHV

Ransomware statistics for 2021: Year in summary

The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2021

Ransomware statistics for 2021: Q4 report

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