Searchlight Cyber report reveals rapid changes in ransomware landscape over six months
Proofpoint introduces end-to-end Information Protection Framework to address complex data loss prevention challenges
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Searchlight Cyber report reveals rapid changes in ransomware landscape over six months
S earchlight Cyber , the Dark Web intelligence company , has released its latest report , revealing key ransomware trends for the first half of 2024 .
Ransomware in H1 2024 : Trends from the Dark Web showcases how the ransomware scene has shifted since the release of its annual ransomware report 2024 at the start of the year . The report offers key insights drawn from Dark Web intelligence to help organisations bolster their defences against emerging threats .
Luke Donovan , Head of Threat Intelligence at Searchlight Cyber , said : “ As we ’ ve seen in the first half of 2024 , the ransomware landscape is not just expanding , it ’ s fragmenting . With over 70 active ransomware groups now in operation , the ransomware landscape is becoming more complex for cybersecurity professionals to navigate .”
The report shows how – in just six months of the year – one of the biggest ransomware groups ( BlackCat ) ceased operations , a new gang ( RansomHub ) emerged in February and quickly established itself as the third most prolific ransomware group , and outlines the effects of devastating attacks executed against organisations .
The report also profiles new entrants in 2024 including APT73 and DarkVault , potential offshoots of the disrupted LockBit , who are expected to become significant threats in the near future . Quilong , a closed ransomware group that emerged in April 2024 , also had a significant impact in the first half of the year , targeting healthcare organisations in Brazil .
Proofpoint introduces end-to-end Information Protection Framework to address complex data loss prevention challenges
roofpoint , a leading cybersecurity and compliance company , has announced the launch of a proprietary ,
P partner-friendly , end-to-end information protection framework , providing organisations access to unmatched expertise , industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing , implementing and maturing data loss prevention ( DLP ) programs .
While DLP programs and technology are undoubtedly maturing , only 38 % of organisations say they have a ‘ mature ’ DLP program . Organisations with current complex needs are looking for more comprehensive solutions that go beyond traditional DLP measures . Until now , the industry has been lacking a practical framework that addresses the challenges of deploying a DLP program across a rapidly evolving , multi-channel data risk landscape .
Proofpoint ’ s NIST-inspired framework , deployed and managed by Proofpoint and its certified partners , gives organisations access to singular expertise and efficiencies that most organisations cannot replicate , even with highly skilled internal resources . It provides a blueprint for utilising a combination of people , process and technology to analyse user behaviour and content across all channels and apply best practices and intelligence to modernise data protection .
The new framework leverages Proofpoint ’ s human-centric approach to information protection , combined with over 20 years of experience in designing and operating tailored DLP programs for some of the world ’ s most security-conscious organisations . It also offers a CISO Visualisation Workshop , an in-depth , guided exercise for organisations seeking to implement a best-in-class DLP program .
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