Ransomware payments offer short-term relief but significantly increase long-term cyber risk, Rubrik has warned.

Ransomware attacks continue to evolve in sophistication, disrupting operations and commanding the urgent attention of regulators, law enforcement ...

Ransomware levels rose for the fourth consecutive month in December 2025, increasing by 13% to total 783 attacks.

A third of the "flipped" CVEs affect edge devices, leading one researcher to conclude, "Ransomware operators are building ...

In today’s landscape of evolving cyber threats, assuming your business is safe is no longer an option – it’s time to take proactive steps to defend against cyberattacks. In the arms race between ...

Since its launch in 2023, DragonForce has pushed a cartel model, emphasizing cooperation and coordination among ransomware ...

SafePlay is claiming responsibility for the attack ...

The Middletown, Ohio cyberattack shows how even heartland cities can be brought to their knees by ransomware, leaving citizens locked out of essential services. On the morning of August 19, 2025, ...

The average payout for a ransomware attack has increased despite a drop in the number of times an organization is attacked annually, a study by cybersecurity firm ExtraHop Networks Inc. finds. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, July 30, 2025: This story, originally published on ...

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim’s data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or encrypts it (converting text into an unreadable form) until the victim pays ...