Ransomware payouts reach record levels in 2021 as extortion becomes more sophisticated
Cybercriminals are flush with cash from successful ransomware campaigns, and they are using more sophisticated technology and tactics to drive up ransomware payments even further, with the Conti ransomware group leading the way. According to a report released by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, the average ransom demand rose 144% to $2.2 million in 2021, […]
The State of Ransomware in 2022
Ransomware is a troubling form of malware. This malicious software is able to infiltrate a domain or network, encrypt data, and demand a ransom in exchange for a decryption key. Worse yet, some ransomware will also threaten to expose your data if you refuse to pay. As a result, you could lose valuable information, compromise […]
