NCC Group stories
Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead
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encryption
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iot
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quantum computing
Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
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ransomware
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mfa
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physical security
Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
eBPF Foundation unveils security threat model & audit
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supply chain & logistics
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open source
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cybersecurity
The eBPF Foundation has unveiled two reports on eBPF security, including a threat model and a verifier code audit, aiming to enhance safe deployment.
Record $75m ransom amid rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 14% in August, with 450 incidents reported. RansomHub led with 72 attacks, and a record ransom of USD$75 million was paid.
Mike Upton joins e2e-assure as Head of Public Sector
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
e2e-assure has named Mike Upton as Head of Public Sector to spearhead strategic cyber defence initiatives amid rising threats to UK Public Sector infrastructure.
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as new General Manager
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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saas
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as General Manager to spearhead its SaaS security initiatives, integrating Product, Engineering, and Customer Success disciplines.
Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
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microsoft
Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.
Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ai security
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aiops
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healthtech
It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.
NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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healthtech
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.
Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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threat intelligence
Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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healthtech
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.
Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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healthtech
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productivity
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digitalisation
Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.
Quorum Cyber adds Scott Burman to helm Advisory in strategic move
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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ncc group
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cyber risk
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quorum cyber
Quorum Cyber has appointed Scott Burman as Head of Advisory, affirming its commitment to bolstering its global cybersecurity services.
Ransomware attacks surge 81% in October, new threat actors emerge
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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healthtech
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threat intelligence
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks soared 81% YoY in October, disrupting new sectors while threat actors exploit antidetection tools.