Results for ransomware attack

FortiGuard Labs Threat Research

Another Phobos Ransomware Variant Launches Attack – FAUST

Fortiguard Labs unveils a recent FAUST ransomware attack, a variant of the Phobos family that exploits an Office document and deploys on Windows systems. Learn more.

By Cara Lin January 25, 2024

CISO Collective

Priorities in Preparing for a Ransomware Attack: People, Processes, and Technology

It's critical for organizations to have a complete picture of their ability to effectively prevent, rapidly detect and comprehensively respond to a ransomware attack. Learn how organizations should assess and prioritize their technology, processes, and people against ransomware attacks.

By David Finger June 26, 2023

FortiGuard Labs Threat Research

Ransomware Roundup - Black Basta

Get insight into the Black Basta ransomware that has been making headlines for compromising high-profile organizations across Europe and North America. Learn more.

By James Slaughter and Shunichi Imano June 23, 2023

FortiGuard Labs Threat Research

Ransomware Roundup - UNIZA

FortiGuardLabs examines the UNIZA ransomware, yet another variant that encrypts files on victims' machines in an attempt to extort money. Learn more in this week’s Ransomware Roundup.

Industry Trends

Proactive Defense: Using Deception Against Ransomware Attacks

Organizations around the world have been reporting on cyberattacks involving ransomware, and this is a trend that is expected to continue. Learn how to address ransomware attacks with deception.

By Moshe Ben Simon April 19, 2023

CISO Collective

Ransomware Response Checklist: A Guide for CISOs

What are the key elements of an effective ransomware attack response plan? Our guide explains with a simple 11-point ransomware response checklist.

By Anthony Giandomenico and Aamir Lakhani January 27, 2023

CISO Collective

Ransomware: The Number One Cyber Threat to Enterprises

Ransomware continues to be one of the most damaging cyberattacks. Learn today’s current ransomware trends, the ways they are impacting businesses, and how your enterprise can get ahead of risk with a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.

By Jonas Walker and Daniel Kwong January 20, 2023

FortiGuard Labs Threat Research

Ransomware Roundup – Monti, BlackHunt, and Putin

In this week's ransomware roundup, FortiGuard Labs covers the Monti, BlackHunt, and Putin ransomware along with protection recommendations. Read our blog to find out more.

By Shunichi Imano and James Slaughter January 05, 2023

FortiGuard Labs Threat Research

The Story of a Ransomware Turning into an Accidental Wiper

FortiGuard Labs provides a deeper analysis of an open-source Cryptonite ransomware sample that never offers a decryption window, but instead acts as wiper malware. Read to find out more.

By Geri Revay December 05, 2022

FortiGuard Labs Threat Research

Ransomware Roundup - New Inlock and Xorist Variants

The latest FortiGuard Labs Threat Signal Ransomware Roundup covers the Inlock ransomware and a new variant of the Xorist ransomware, along with protection recommendations. Read more.

By Shunichi Imano and James Slaughter November 10, 2022