Ransomware attacks have surged dramatically in the first half of 2025, with US-based organisations and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…bearing the brunt of the onslaught, according to new data from cybersecurity firm NordStellar. The report goes on to explain that between January and June 2025, 4,198 ransomware incidents were exposed on the dark web, marking a staggering 49% increase over the number of cases reported during the same period in 2024. SMBs and companies in the manufacturing industry suffer the most successful attacks, as firms often struggle with outdated systems from third-party IT providers and decentralized infrastructure, lacking robust in-house cybersecurity. [Identity Week]
A Cyber expert explains how ransomware works and how to protect against it
These alarming statistics make it clear that companies of all sizes must have a firm grasp of how ransomware works and how to protect against it. To that end, we present a collection of helpful articles by Cyber expert Ravi Das. Click through to read the articles in their entirety.
Ransomware and Identity and Access Management: In this article, you’ll learn about:
- The five major variants of ransomware and how they work.
- Proactive steps to help thwart Ransomware attacks by bolstering security in three key areas: the identification, authentication, and authorization of individuals who attempt to gain access to certain resources.
- Guidelines for implementing the aforementioned solutions.
With Ransomware variants evolving at an alarming rate, it’s almost impossible to prevent all forms of such attacks. That’s where Cybersecurity insurance comes in. To learn about the role of this specialized form of insurance, click through to these articles: What Cybersecurity Insurance is All About and Is Cybersecurity Insurance a Double-edged Sword?
These articles explain:
- What insurance covers in instances of Ransomware (a form of Cyber extortion).
- What Cybersecurity insurance policies limit or exclude from coverage. Exclusions may include damage to the company’s reputation and brand, and the loss of Intellectual Property or trade secrets.
- The difference between First-party and third-party insurance claims and coverage.
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