Ransomware-related data leaks up 82 per cent year-on-year, says Crowdstrike

John Leonard
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Ransomware-related data leaks up 82 per cent year-on-year, says Crowdstrike
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Ransomware-related data leaks up 82 per cent year-on-year, says Crowdstrike

Cybercrime and state-backed groups are changing tactics to avoid detection

Data leaks as a result of ransomware attacks increased by 82 per cent in 2021 compared to 2022, according to cyber security vendor Crowdstrike. Ransom demands were up too, averaging $6.1 million...

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