Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim's data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or ...
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Ransomware can hit businesses of any size. Here's how to keep your enterprise safe.
Ransomware has always been more than a technical risk—it’s a business, a weapon, and a psychological warfare tool. In my previous Forbes article titled “Ransomware on a Rampage; a New Wake-Up Call,” I ...
New research from Trellix detailed that CrazyHunter ransomware has emerged as a serious and escalating threat, underscoring the growing sophistication of modern cybercriminal operations.
Cybersecurity researchers are becoming interested in a newly discovered ransomware strain called DeadLock that abuses Polygon smart contracts to silently service its infrastructure and bypass ...
New Annual Report from the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) Reveals a 58% YoY Increase in Ransomware Victims as Record Activity Becomes the New Norm RESTON, Va., January 15, ...
The ransomware family’s abuse of Polygon smart contracts echoes techniques recently seen in Ethereum-based attacks.
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB found the DeadLock ransomware is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to create a resilient ...
Ransomware attacks remain among the most common attack methods. As recent analyses show, cyber gangs are increasingly ...
A ransomware operation known as DeadLock has been observed abusing Polygon blockchain smart contracts to manage and rotate ...
Information technology giant Ingram Micro has revealed that a ransomware attack on its systems in July 2025 led to a data ...