Cybercriminals Stealing More Data; Privacy Watchdog Concerned

Cybercriminals stealing more data; Privacy watchdog concerned

Cybercriminals are more often stealing data when breaking into the computer system of an organization. The criminals then threaten to release the information unless the victim pays a ransom fee.

Dutch Authority: Data theft via ransomware doubles in one year

Data theft by ransomware will double by 2024. AP warns of new tactics by cybercriminals who copy data sets for blackmail.

Ransomware Attacks on Organizations Largely Driven by Exploited Vulnerabilities, New Report | #ransomware | #cybercrime - National Cyber Security Consulting

A newly released industry report on the state of ransomware in 2025 has revealed that exploited vulnerabilities continue to be the predominant technical root cause behind ransomware attacks on organizations worldwide. For the third consecutive year, 32% of ransomware incidents were attributed to attackers leveraging unpatched or unknown vulnerabilities within organizational IT environments. This trend […]

Ransomware threats surge as phishing grows, damages may hit $275 billion

Ransomware attacks via phishing have surged 57.7%, with damages expected to hit $275 billion by 2031, urging firms to bolster human defences now.