The Ultimate Guide to Ransomware
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Ransomware.
What to know about Ransomware
Ransomware represents a significant and evolving threat in the cybersecurity landscape, characterized by malicious software that encrypts data or locks systems until victims pay a ransom. It targets individuals, businesses, critical infrastructure, and government entities, often resulting in severe operational disruption and financial loss.
The stories under this tag explore the expanding scope of ransomware attacks—highlighting their increasing sophistication, the rise of ransomware-as-a-service models, and their impact across sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and public services. They also delve into emerging tactics such as data exfiltration for double extortion, targeted attacks on cloud and mobile platforms, and the role of artificial intelligence in both facilitating and combating these threats.
Readers will find insights into preventive measures, incident response strategies, and resilience-building through technological solutions such as advanced backup systems, cyber insurance, and threat intelligence collaborations. The content underscores the critical importance of continuous vigilance, employee training, and adopting layered defenses to manage ransomware risks effectively.
Engaging with these stories equips readers with up-to-date knowledge on ransomware trends, enabling individuals and organisations to better understand the threat dynamics and make informed decisions to protect their digital assets and maintain business continuity in an increasingly hostile cyber environment.
UK Ransomware News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cybersecurity tops UK architects' priorities over AI
Nearly two-thirds of UK project-based firms are worried about cyber risk, after 70% were targeted in the past three years and half lost money.
UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber security bill
Businesses face tighter reporting deadlines and larger fines under proposed rules that would also pull more suppliers into scope for the first time.
UK organisations hit harder by cyberattacks on operations
UK firms are seeing more cyber incidents disrupt production, with 65% reporting operational impact in the past year, the highest among markets surveyed.
Hitachi Vantara wins security certification for VSP One
Government buyers may find procurement easier, as the VSP One Block storage platform has gained independent security approval valid through 2031.
Kura appoints Acumen Cyber for round-the-clock monitoring
The deal gives the customer experience outsourcer 24/7 threat detection and incident response as clients demand stronger proof of security controls.
Acrisure UK & ESET launch cyber insurance partnership
UK businesses could get cheaper cover and stronger defences as Acrisure and ESET package cyber insurance with security services.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Ransomware
What Is Shadow AI and What Does It Mean for Your Organisation?
SentinelOne named Leader in IDC endpoint security study
Claroty named leader & customer favourite by Forrester
Arctic Wolf recognised in IDC MDR market assessment
Check Point expands Illumio tie-up to tackle AI attacks
Expert Columns
The crown jewels of cybersecurity: What can your business not afford to lose
Seven Cyber Controls Businesses Can No Longer Afford to Overlook
SOCtoberfest Kickoff: The 7 Deadly Sins of Cybersecurity Meet CISA's Core Steps
Why cybercriminals are targeting MSPs first
Boardroom breach: The questions every leadership team needs to ask
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
How AI Is changing enterprise storage security
While OT security is maturing, risk is not slowing down
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
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Recent Ransomware News
Acronis warns awareness gap leaves users open to hacks
Basic cyber hygiene is still patchy, with 35% of people not backing up data regularly as phishing and AI-driven attacks keep rising.
Akamai says online scams overtake phishing attacks
Scam detections roughly doubled to 6.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, signalling a shift that is widening fraud risk for businesses.
Dell expands cyber resilience tools for AI & identity
The new tools aim to help organisations recover faster from AI and identity breaches, as cyber incidents increasingly threaten business continuity.
Large DDoS botnets rebound as attacks surge, Qrator says
Attacks have surged again as the largest botnet climbed to 3.56 million devices in the third quarter, Qrator Labs said.
Proofpoint joins Microsoft ICES in Defender portal
Microsoft 365 customers can now review Proofpoint email threat alerts inside Defender, cutting the need to switch between security tools.
Graylog launches AI case system in security platform
Security teams may cut alert overload as Graylog's new case system groups evidence and lets AI triage incidents before analysts step in.
Global cyber attacks jump 48% as phishing rises
Organisations faced 2,803 attacks a week on average in September as phishing and ransomware added to pressure on corporate and public sector systems.
Qualys warns patching surge is missing active exploits
Despite more patching, organisations are leaving the most dangerous flaws open longer, as attackers exploit vulnerabilities before defenders can act.
Human hackers drive attacks as AI use stays limited
Most tracked cyberattacks are still run by people, even as attackers exploit high-severity flaws in an average of three days.
Secure.com says ransomware budgets should fix basics first
Most attacks still start with weak credentials, unpatched systems or phishing, so the firm says budgets should shore up basics before AI fears.
Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups
The new add-ons aim to help businesses avoid restoring infected files after cyberattacks, as Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for ransomware.
Identity-led intrusions drive cyber extortion tactics
Attackers are exploiting trusted identities and collaboration tools to steal data and extort victims, leaving defenders with only brief windows to react.
Arctic Wolf launches AI oversight tools for security teams
Security teams are being offered earlier attack interruption and clearer AI decision trails as the company adds three products to its Aurora platform.
Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says
Data recovery teams face a tougher test as new ransomware often corrupts files without full encryption, Index Engines said.
Most EMEA & Asia Pacific firms lack mature security ops
Nearly two-thirds of organisations are still exposed to fast-moving cyber attacks because they lack round-the-clock security operations and automation.
Xopero buys Vigil Guard to boost AI threat monitoring
The deal gives Xopero a foothold in AI governance as businesses race to stop prompt injection and data leaks from generative tools.
Check Point warns of 48% rise in cyber attacks worldwide
Sensitive data exposure through workplace AI is compounding a 48% annual rise in attacks, with organisations hit by 2,803 per week in September.
Hitachi Vantara wins Common Criteria storage certification
The accreditation gives government and regulated buyers independent assurance that the VSP One Block platform has met recognised security requirements.
Ransomware attacks hit yearly high in August, says NCC Group
August saw ransomware activity hit a 2025 high, with 1,073 attacks logged as businesses in North America and Europe bore the brunt.
Modified Qwen model underperforms in cyber attack tests
Tracebit found the altered open-weight model reached admin rights far less often than the original, raising doubts about its attack utility.
