Aktuelle Entwicklungen, Analysen und Abwehrstrategien zu Ransomware-Angriffen. Technische Hintergründe, Fallstudien und praxisnahe Schutzmaßnahmen für IT-Verantwortliche.
3 min Reading Time From AI-powered attacks and post-quantum cryptography to a wave of security regulations – these seven trends will define the cybersecurity landscape in 2026. For security decision-makers,... Read article
1 min Reading Time Ransomware remains the biggest cyber threat to businesses. When the worst happens, the first 60 minutes determine the extent of the damage. A guide to the... Read article
1 min Reading Time In an emergency, cyber insurance and incident response work together – or they don’t. The insurance provides forensic experts, lawyers, and crisis communication. But if you... Read article
2 min Reading Time When a security incident occurs, the first four hours determine the damage. Companies with tested incident response plans handle incidents 74 percent faster and with 2.7... Read article
A regional energy supplier became the target of a ransomware attack. Thanks to prepared network segmentation and a tested incident response plan, the spread was stopped within 4 hours. TL;DR... Read article
The market for cyber insurance has changed radically: premiums have increased, exclusion clauses have grown, and the requirements for policyholders have become stricter. Those who want an affordable policy in... Read article
Ransomware in 2024 is no longer just a simple encryption attack. Leading groups – LockBit, ALPHV/BlackCat, Cl0p – operate like businesses: with HR departments, support ticket systems, and contractually regulated... Read article
In an interview, a CISO of a German mid-sized company discusses a real ransomware attack and the first 48 hours that followed. His most important takeaway: Technical preparation alone is... Read article
Last Wednesday, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) published the latest “Federal Cybercrime Situation Report 2022”. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation in the field of... Read article
In May and June 2023, the Russian-speaking hacker group Clop exploited a zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer, stealing data from an estimated 2,500+ organizations worldwide. The MOVEit attack is the... Read article
Ransomware groups specifically target backups – and in 94 percent of cases, they try. 57 percent of backup compromise attempts are successful. If you have only one backup, you might... Read article
When a crisis strikes, there’s no time for contract negotiations. An Incident Response (IR) retainer guarantees response times, pre-agreed hourly rates, and access to a team already familiar with your... Read article
After a cyberattack, forensics begins – and for most CEOs, things quickly become overwhelming. Exactly what do forensic investigators do? How long does it take? What can you touch –... Read article
Managed Threat Response is especially effective against ransomware attacks. With this tool, real-world cyberattack sequences can be observed in precise detail. From the victim’s perspective, ransomware is rarely the first... Read article
The numbers are clear: Most ransomware victims pay up. Yet studies show just as clearly that those who pay are more likely to be attacked again, less likely to recover... Read article
The REvil attack on Kaseya VSA in July 2021 simultaneously hit over 1,500 companies – via a single vulnerability in an IT management software platform. This incident defined an entirely... Read article
The May 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline paralyzed the largest fuel pipeline in the United States and forced the company to pay $4.4 million in ransom. The incident serves... Read article
The latest ESET Threat Report reveals that cybercriminals specialized in 2020: ransomware attacks are now deployed for targeted assaults against enterprises – and their underlying infrastructure. Meanwhile, the volume of... Read article
Many have already left for vacation – and more will soon follow. Yet travelers often forget that their smartphone accompanies them everywhere. Security risks increase significantly while traveling, putting sensitive... Read article
