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Cloud Security Data Security Ransomware Threat Research
Mar 12, 2025
Mind Games: How Social Engineering Tactics Have Evolved
Instead of using advanced tools or complex scripts, skilled threat actors infiltrate systems and steal data using the most effective weapon of all - words
Varonis Threat Labs
7 min read
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Cloud Security Ransomware
Jan 28, 2025
Ransomware Targets AWS S3 Buckets: How to Prevent Encryption Without Recovery
A new ransomware threat is targeting users of AWS S3 Buckets, which could be a lose-lose scenario for unprotected organizations.
Daniel Miller
2 min read
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Ransomware Speed Data
Jun 21, 2023
Speed Data: The Commoditization of Cybercrime With Matt Radolec
Matt Radolec at Varonis discusses the future of cybersecurity, the rise of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), and what security risks keep him up at night.
Megan Garza
2 min read
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Ransomware
Dec 01, 2022
Four Must-Know Cyber Tips for Your Business
The real story behind today’s breaches is never about an isolated bad decision—it’s about the many decisions made long before a sleepy network administrator gets a call from an attacker.
Yaki Faitelson
3 min read
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Ransomware
Jun 25, 2022
Ryuk Ransomware: Breakdown and Prevention Tips
Ryuk ransomware targets large organizations and spreads with deadly speed. Learn about the strain and how to prevent your company from becoming a victim.
David Harrington
6 min read
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Ransomware
May 16, 2022
Why Every Cybersecurity Leader Should ‘Assume Breach’
Any system, account or person at any time can be a potential attack vector. With such a vast attack surface, you need to assume attackers will breach at least one vector.
Yaki Faitelson
3 min read
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Ransomware
May 06, 2022
Bad Rabbit Ransomware
Bad Rabbit is a ransomware strain that spread via hacked websites, infected systems via a fake Adobe installer and held encrypted files for Bitcoin.
Michael Raymond
3 min read
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Ransomware
Feb 25, 2022
Ransomware-as-a-Service Explained: What is RaaS?
Ransomware as a service (RaaS) is an emerging and potent cybersecurity threat to all organizations. If you’re unaware of how RaaS works, your system is potentially at risk. What RaaS is and how to guard against it.
David Harrington
4 min read
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Ransomware
Jan 24, 2022
What Every CEO Should Know About Modern Ransomware Attacks
How To Make Yourself A Tougher Cybersecurity Target
Yaki Faitelson
3 min read
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Ransomware
Aug 16, 2021
What is Ransomware? Types and Definitions of Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks can result in significant loss of data, system functionality, and financial resources. But exactly what is ransomware? Ransomware can take a variety of shapes and forms, not to...
David Harrington
7 min read
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Ransomware
Mar 28, 2016
Samas, Cerber, Surprise: Three New Ransomware Variants to Have On Your Radar
As of late, the weekly press coverage of ransomware has been building a kind of brand recognition that’s the envy of many legitimate IT vendors. Ransomware’s own success has made...
Michael Buckbee
6 min read
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