Nov. 15 Cyber News Roundup
Ransomware attacks break records in 2023: the number of victims rose by 128%
Ransomware groups claimed that they successfully targeted 4191 victims in 2023,
Furthermore, based on findings from the Ransomlooker tool, there were an average of 36 successful ransomware attacks per day in 2023, or more than one successful ransomware attack claim against a company per hour.
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OpenText Cybersecurity Unveils 2024's Nastiest Malware
OpenText's cybersecurity experts have identified the most relentless and adaptive malware trends impacting industries worldwide. This year, ransomware aimed at critical infrastructure takes center stage, highlighting an urgent call for reinforced security to protect vital services. In response, organizations are projected to increase their cybersecurity investments by 14.3% in 2024, reaching more than $215 billion.
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Ransomware attacks caused prolonged disruptions in October
The Ransomhub, Rhysdia and Interlock ransomware gangs claimed responsibility for attacks that knocked victims' services offline, sometimes for several weeks. Some ransomware incidents resulted in weeks-long disruptions, knocked services offline completely and affected highly sensitive healthcare information. October attacks hit several industries that have been popular targets for ransomware gangs. Organizations in the healthcare, education, manufacturing and public sectors continued to face significant disruptions.