Friday, 24 March, 2023

1 in every 7 ransomware extortion attempts exposes critical operational data

<p>One in seven ransomware extortion data leaks reveals business-critical operational technology data, researchers say. Initially, ransomware was used to infect systems and extort ransom payments from the general public, often in cryptocurrency, but now, operators are aiming for high-value targets for larger payoffs. In what some cybersecurity experts call &quot;big game hunting,&quot; ransomware groups go for large firms, utilities, hospitals, and supply chain players.</p>