Hive is the most active ransomware gang at the moment – and ransomware attacks are on the increase

This report from NCC Group about the state of cyber attacks for March 2022 shows the continuing rise of ransomware attacks across the United States and Europe. With the Hive ransomware gang emerging as one of the greatest threats.

NCC Group Monthly Threat Pulse – March 2022 | NCC Group Newsroom (mynewsdesk.com)

This rise in attacks makes your preparations to with stand that momentary slip of concentration, when reading a phishing email and clicking on a link or opening an infected attachment, more important that ever.

Not sure you have a robust plan in place!

Start with some team training, so people are aware of the threat and know what to do if the worse happens.

Add to that some IT monitoring software – as missed patches and misused computers are always a hacker’s best friend when it comes to running an attack against you.

IT Monitoring – Control over office equipment weaknesses and failures – Octagon Technology

Then add to that some policies and procedures so your people know what to do.

Services – Smart Thinking Solutions

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles

Further Reading

Hive ransomware gang – Smart Thinking Solutions