APAC: Ransomware to Cause ‘Bumpy’ Security Ride in 2025

APAC: Ransomware to Cause ‘Bumpy’ Security Ride in 2025

Ransomware attacks will continue to plague APAC enterprises in 2025, according to Rapid7. The cybersecurity tech vendor expects that more zero-day exploits and changes in ransomware industry dynamics will result in a “bumpy ride” for security and IT professionals throughout the region. Ransomware incidents have steadily risen over the last couple of years. Rapid7’s Ransomware Radar Report revealed that 21 new ransomware groups emerged globally in the first half of 2024. A separate analysis found…

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Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7

Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7

Raj Samani, Chief Scientist. Image: Rapid7 New research from cyber security firm Rapid7 has shown the ransomware attacks that IT and security professionals are up against in APAC are far from uniform, and they would be better off tapping intelligence that sheds light on attack trends in their specific jurisdiction or sector. Raj Samani, chief scientist at Rapid7, said actual ransomware threats often differ from assumptions based on news coverage. Attack surface research revealed significant…

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