The Evolving Threat Landscape: Ransomware Trends and Recent Attacks in 2026 Ransomware continues to be one of the most pervasive ...

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 ...

New research details the possible effects of ransomware attacks on businesses and staff, society, the economy and national security, highlighting that its impact on mental and physical health is often ...

Files on a central cloud server used by the ransomware group highlight a systematic, aggressive attack on network backups as ...

Car dealerships across the U.S. and Canada are at a standstill after a cyberattack on a software platform. It's one example of an ongoing global crisis. If so, you may have cybercriminals to thank ...

In 2023, companies paid more in ransomware attacks than ever before, more than $1 billion according to Chainalysis, with a trend line from 2019 showing continued escalation. I don't believe that ...

These attacks may have occurred because many smaller companies typically spend less on cybersecurity measures than larger corporations, making them easy subjects for hackers. Andrew Lipton, VP, Head ...

Ransomware can strike any industry, from logistics and media companies to non-profit organizations and governments. Even hospitals are targets for ransomware, holding data and lives hostage.

Ransomware is now a billion-dollar industry. But it wasn't always that large — nor was it the prevalent cybersecurity risk it is today. Dating back to the 1980s, ransomware is a form of malware used ...