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Cyber threats in Germany – a review and outlook

March 29, 2024

Phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, AI-powered malware – cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and increasing. A study examined how German companies dealt with this in 2023 and what they plan for 2024. The software assessment platform Capterra publishes a study on IT security and shows how the situation of cyber threats developed in 2023. As part of the study, 1.314 employees were surveyed about how companies react to cyber threats and how they strengthen their ability to defend themselves. AI-powered attacks and email phishing attacks are at the top Cyber threats from AI-powered attacks (47%) and new methods of email phishing (46%) are...

Cyber attacks cost over 5 million euros annually

March 5, 2024

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Cyber attacks are increasing. Last year, 71 percent of German companies fell victim to ransomware. 59 percent paid ransoms. 53 percent fear more hacker attacks through generative AI technologies. Barracuda Networks has released its Cybernomics 101 Report, which analyzes the financial impact and profit motives behind cyberattacks. The research found that for German companies, the average annual cost of responding to attacks is around 5,7 million euros ($6,2 million). Ransomware attacks on over 70% of German companies The report also raises alarm as hackers explore how to use generative AI technology (GenAI)...

These threats have shaped 2023

23. February 2024

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In 2023, botnets returned from the dead, ransomware actors found creative ways to make money from theft, and threat actors that had been on the loose for a decade reinvented themselves to stay relevant. The threat intelligence experts at Cisco Talos have analyzed the key developments from 2023 and summarized them in an annual review that is worth reading. The standard work for the cybercrime year 2023 highlights the most important trends that shaped the threat landscape last year. Ransomware attack vector The greatest threat to companies in 2023 was still posed by ransomware. Already in the second year in…

Healthcare is a prime target for email attacks

26 January 2024

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In one survey, the healthcare industry experienced more email security breaches than average. The recovery costs following such attacks are particularly problematic for the healthcare system. Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have more than doubled since 2022, according to the latest Barracuda Ransomware Annual Report. However, when you look at healthcare in comparison to other industries, a more complex picture emerges, says Dr. Klaus Gheri, Vice President & General Manager Network Security at Barracuda Networks. In many cases, this sector experiences fewer major cyber incidents than other industries…

Linux systems targeted by ransomware attackers

16 January 2024

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Attacks on Linux systems have been increasing for several years. A provider of security solutions therefore conducted a study analyzing and comparing ransomware attacks on Linux and Windows. Ransomware attacks on Linux systems, particularly ESXi systems, have increased significantly in recent years. That's why Check Point Research (CPR) delves into the intricacies of these incidents and draws comparisons to their Windows counterparts. Historically, ransomware threats have primarily targeted Windows environments. The malware, which aims to encrypt the data of its victims, which the attackers then usually only exchange for large ransoms...

Cyber attacks on 386 German organizations per week

15 December 2023

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Cyber attacks have increased by three percent worldwide. The healthcare sector is particularly affected by this, according to the latest statistics for 2023. Check Point Research (CPR) has published its new statistics on cyber attacks for the period Q1 to Q3 2023 - The education and research sector recorded an average of 2160 attacks per organization and week saw the most attacks, down 5 percent compared to the same period in 2022. The government and military sector was the second most attacked, with an average of 1696 attacks per week (+0,4 percent), while the healthcare sector was attacked with an average of 1613…

Healthcare targeted by ransomware attackers

20 October 2023

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Last year, healthcare was the number one victim of ransomware attacks. According to an Arcserve study, two thirds of those affected paid the ransom. An international, independent study by Arcserve focused on the healthcare sector's structures, practices and experiences when it comes to data protection, data recovery and protection against ransomware attacks. The study results illustrate that there are misconceptions in the healthcare sector about how organizations need to protect themselves from cyberattacks and how they can back up and restore their data in an emergency. The most important results of the study: Frequency: Compared to…

Ransomware: Even more successful through AI

September 20, 2023

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Criminals are now using AI to make their ransomware attacks even more efficient. If you look at the latest developments, there is no all-clear in sight. Thanks to AI, phishing emails are getting better and more dangerous. Ransomware has long been a real problem for organizations of all types and sizes. In a recent study, security researchers at Barracuda were able to prove that not only the quantity of ransomware attacks but also the quality has increased. AI creates grammatically correct phishing emails Nominally, the number of reported attacks across all industries has increased in the last…

Ransomware gang CLOP successful with new attack tactics

August 15, 2023

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CLOP has meanwhile established itself in the ransomware scene as one of the most agile hacker gangs internationally. The APT group also pulled off the attack on the MOVEit vulnerability on its own and is negotiating with hundreds of companies about their data. In the last twelve months alone, CLOP or "Cl0p" has been written - known to at least nine attacks in Germany. In comparison, the ransomware gang LockBit, which is currently most active in Germany, carried out 24 attacks in the same period. In the case of the Cl0p leaks, however, the extent of the attacks is particularly interesting. Hundreds of destinations with a single...

Increasing Ransomware Attacks on Education

July 28, 2023

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Schools and universities are increasingly becoming victims of ransomware attacks. This is the conclusion of a recent report by Malwarebytes' threat intelligence team. In May 2023 there were 30 known attacks on the education sector worldwide - according to Malwarebytes the highest number since early 2022 and the continuation of a trend that has also become increasingly apparent over the past twelve months. Between June 2022 and May 2023, Malwarebytes was able to identify a total of 190 known ransomware attacks on educational institutions. Between the first and second half of this period, the number of attacks increased by 84…

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Cyber threats in Germany – a review and outlook

Cyber attacks cost over 5 million euros annually

These threats have shaped 2023

Healthcare is a prime target for email attacks

Linux systems targeted by ransomware attackers

Cyber attacks on 386 German organizations per week

Healthcare targeted by ransomware attackers

Ransomware: Even more successful through AI

Ransomware gang CLOP successful with new attack tactics

Increasing Ransomware Attacks on Education

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