double extortion ransomware

7 articles tagged "double extortion ransomware" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.

The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on double extortion ransomware. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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Gentlemen Ransomware: NC Manufacturer Defense Plan 2026

Microsoft (May 28, 2026) details The Gentlemen ransomware (Storm-2697): self-propagating, dual-extortion, hits manufacturing. NC SMB plan. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Foxconn Hit by Nitrogen Ransomware: NC Manufacturer Defense Guide

May 2026 Foxconn breach exposed 8TB of data via Nitrogen ransomware. What NC manufacturers must do to defend against double-extortion attacks. (336) 886-3282.

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Agentic AI Ransomware Explodes in 2026: NC SMB Defense

Ransomware groups surged 49% as agentic AI now automates recon, intrusion and negotiation. 88% of SMB breaches involve ransomware. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Hidden Ransomware: 8 in 10 Attacks Undisclosed in Q1 2026

BlackFog Q1 2026 report found 2,160 hidden ransomware attacks vs 264 disclosed. What NC small businesses must know about the real risk picture. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Triple Extortion Ransomware: NC Small Business Defense 2026

Triple extortion ransomware targets 88% of small businesses. Learn how NC SMBs can prevent data theft, encryption, and DDoS. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Ransomware-as-a-Service: Why 88% of NC Small Businesses Are at Risk

Ransomware-as-a-Service has put professional attack kits in the hands of low-skill criminals. Learn how NC small businesses can defend against the 88% targeting rate. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Ransomware Payments Drop to 28% Record Low Even as Attacks Surge 50%: What NC Businesses Must Know

New Chainalysis data shows ransomware payment rates hit an all-time low of 28%, but attacks surged 50% year-over-year with $820M+ in payments. Learn what separates businesses that recover without payi…

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