RansomwareThe Register·3 days ago
US Bank investigates LockBit's claims as ransomware crims set pay-or-leak deadline
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Mid-market organizations have become the primary target for ransomware attacks, accounting for three-quarters of incidents according to Black Kite research. Manufacturers within this segment face particularly elevated risk, making mid-market firms an attractive target for threat actors seeking to balance operational disruption with payment likelihood.
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Because apparently even ransomware gangs can't trust the people they do business with
These companies often have the hardest time balancing their roles as suppliers and customers, according to the risk management firm Black Kite.
The FBI warned that the RaaS operation has significantly enhanced its tactics, techniques and procedures, making it harder for defenders to counter