Introduction As the world is more and more switched to the availability of the internet, web browsers act as portals to numerous services and data. However, such conveniences mean the existence of ...

BOSTON (AP) — Political hand-wringing in Washington over Russia’s hacking of federal agencies and interference in U.S. politics has mostly overshadowed a worsening digital scourge with a far broader ...

Recent high-profile “ransomware” attacks on the world’s largest meat-packing company and the biggest U.S. fuel pipeline have underscored how gangs of extortionist hackers can disrupt the economy and ...

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 ...

The following is a timeline released by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Tuesday of a hacking attempt that brought down multiple city computer systems and resulted in compromised employee personal data that ...

In many cases, the difference between rapid recovery and prolonged disruption can be traced back to decisions made long ...

Ransomware attacks continue to plague the cryptocurrency world, and one of the most notable players is the BlackCat group. Ransomware attacks targeting cryptocurrencies have become widespread. Crypto, ...

Ransomware is also a form of blackmail, and it's become a highly profitable extortion industry. Modern "double-extortion" attacks involve not only encrypting systems but also stealing data and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Globally, across 2024, ransomware gangs had confirmed success ...

India has become the focal point of a growing Makop ransomware campaign, with new research revealing that the country accounts for more than half of all known victims. The trend reflects a broader ...