Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ®

is dedicated to combatting the plague of ransomware. We help readers understand the threat, take proactive steps to protect themselves, and show

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

Only 43 percent of survey respondents provide access to external training and certification programs for their #ransomware incident responders when it comes to training and career development. Full Survey Here: https://t.co/xANHogjx3Y

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

#Survey respondents understand that #ransomware incident response team members must possess a broad range of skills and knowledge. See the full survey here: https://t.co/xANHogjx3Y

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

With regard to #lawenforcement involvement in #ransomware response, only 30 % of organizations answered that they provided a helpful and responsive presence. 🫣 https://t.co/xANHogjx3Y

[Allan “Ransomware Sommelier🍷” Liska @uuallan]

For the 3rd edition of my ransomware book I asked the team at @actualtechmedia to make the cover “As Prince As Possible.”

They did a damned good job.

It should be out in time for @RSAConference!

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

KEY INSIGHT
In addition to #IT and #security, your #ransomware incident response team needs to include representatives from business leadership, communications, legal, and third-party resources. https://t.co/xANHogiZeq

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

KEY INSIGHT
Ensure your incident response plan and #ransomware playbook adequately addresses traditional ransomware, as well as double-and triple-extortion #ransomwareattacks. https://t.co/xANHogjx3Y

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

Do you believe your organization is ready for a #ransomware attack? Less than half of respondents were confident in their organization’s readiness to respond to a ransomware attack. https://t.co/xANHogiZeq

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

Update #security #awareness and #training to ensure your users can recognize constantly evolving #ransomware tactics and techniques. https://t.co/xANHogiZeq

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

According to @Wealthsimple 7% of Canadians reported owning crypto in 2023 specifically to pay a #ransom to a #hacker. https://t.co/bR2rlzSUbi

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

Even after paying a #ransom, many organizations that pay a ransom have found that their data is still not recoverable or that it is still posted on the #DarkWeb for sale to the highest bidder(s). #ransomware #survey https://t.co/xANHogjx3Y

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

#DDoS attacks are used by #ransomware gangs and #cybercriminals as a secondary threat to reinforce ransom demands (37%) and to increase pressure on victim organizations to pay the ransom (14%). https://t.co/xANHogjx3Y

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

Alarmingly, many organizations are also observing tactics associated with double- and triple-extortion #ransomware attacks including data exfiltration 38 %, DDoS, 37%, threats to release customer data 34 %, and direct contact with customers 21 %. https://t.co/xANHogiZeq

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

With #RansomwareAttacks and ransom payments nearly doubling in 2023, it is statistically more likely that companies will be targeted by ransomware attacks in 2024 and beyond, as this trend shows no signs of slowing down. https://t.co/xANHogjx3Y

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

The 3 Principles of ‘Zero Trust’ https://t.co/vnGC7DoHXq #ransomware

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

‘Internet of Things’ Devices and #Ransomware https://t.co/iGpXnJO6EP

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

Will Quantum Computing Kill Ransomware? https://t.co/H6dzQlu5TQ #ransomware

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

5 Reasons Microsoft Exchange Is So Vulnerable to #Ransomware https://t.co/NIa3vYvhFD

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

North Korean #Ransomware Ravages Healthcare https://t.co/w1gszD7lbI

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

To Pay or Not to Pay? Part 1: When Paying Is the Best Option  https://t.co/LXQz5ibPWe #ransomware

[Ransomware.org Understand | Prevent | Recover ® @RansomwareO]

Thinking Strategically About #Ransomware Recovery https://t.co/NK8Cj65bxq