Unfortunately, ransomware has become more and more prevalent in recent years. According to cybersecurity firm Mandiant, ransomware accounted for 21 percent of the intrusion incidents last year. The ...

Crypto mixers are one of the most controversial offerings within the blockchain sector. Also known as tumblers, these platforms receive cryptocurrency from users, and then mix together funds before ...

Data protection and cyber recovery solutions company Index Engines Inc. today announced a newly granted patent for its artificial intelligence-powered process that automates the collection, detection ...

Russian-speaking threat actors dominate the ransomware landscape, a new report reveals. At least 69% of all the cryptocurrency proceeds from ransomware attacks in 2023 went to these gangs, totaling a ...

The ransomware ecosystem saw a dramatic shift in 2024, with total ransom payments decreasing by 35% year-over-year (YoY), according to Chainalysis. This decline — from a record $1.25 billion in 2023 ...

Dating back to the 1980s, ransomware is a form of malware used by cybercriminals to lock files on a person's computer and demand payment to unlock them. The technology — which officially turned 35 in ...

Google has a new ransomware detection tool for Google Drive for desktop. Credit: Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images But, Google's newest feature is hoping to deal with the ...