All Ransomware articles – Page 2
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NewsUK among the top 10 countries most affected by ransomware.
Israel found to be the main source of ransomware samples, research reveals.
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NewsAcer confirms second security breach this year
Over 60GB of Acer’s client, customer, and retailers’ information is being advertised for sale on an underground cybercrime forum.
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NewsRansomware “the most immediate danger” to UK businesses, NCSC warns
Cyber-criminals based in Russia are those responsible for most of the “devastating” ransomware attacks against the UK, says the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
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NewsPacific City Bank confirms ransomware attack
Pacific City Bank, one of the largest Korean-American community banking service providers in America has confirmed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack.
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NewsCOVID-19 sparks upward trend in cybercrime
New Europol’s 2020 cybercrime report updates on the latest trends and the current impact of cybercrime within the EU and beyond.
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NewsUS to convene 30 countries to combat ransomware attacks
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced that it will bring together 30 countries to address the threat of ransomware to national and economic security.
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NewsFBI & CISA issues Conti ransomware warning
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an alert over the Conti ransomware.
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VideoRansomware is not out of control, it is everything from cryptocurrencies to users
This panel will explore a controversial topic: what is more out of control at the moment, ransomware attacks or our susceptibility due to outside forces such as cryptocurrencies and the very users/staff of our companies?
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VideoRansomware Hacks: Are You and Your Vendors Vulnerable?
In recent months, supply chain attacks have made headlines and wreaked havoc across businesses. These attacks, which often use ransomware, can impact thousands of organizations by targeting a single company.
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NewsUS to target cryptocurrency firms involved in ML
The US government is reportedly set to prepare an array of actions, including sanctions to deter cryptocurrency firms getting involved in ransomware and laundering.
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NewsDallas schools hit by cyber-attack
Digital records of former and current students, alumni, parents and employees of one of the largest school authorities in the US may have been compromised in a hack.
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NewsCyber infrastructure seized from Irish health service attackers
Police in Ireland say they have taken control of servers, websites and domain names used by the gang which hacked the country’s health service in May. The international operation has also prevented hundreds of other ransomware attacks, say police.
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AnalysisWorried about ransomware? Start by stopping email phishing
Ransomware is making headlines for all the wrong reasons – because it’s succeeding. You’ll have read plenty about the major attacks this year on Kayesa, Colonial Pipelines, and others. However, it would be a mistake to assume it’s only giant organisations and critical infrastructure at risk.
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NewsRansomware attacks on rise in Australia
Reported data breaches from ransomware incidents increased by 24% to 46 in the half-year to June, compared with the previous six months, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
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NewsUS hospitals struck by ransomware
A ransomware attack has forced hospitals in Ohio and West Virginia to work from paper records turn away patients.
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NewsColonial Pipeline reports data breach surfaces after ransomware attack
The largest fuel pipeline in the US, is sending notification letters to nearly 6,000 individuals that may have had their personal information compromised by the DarkSide ransomware attack that hit its network in May.
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NewsHalf of US hospitals disconnected their networks due to ransomware
Under half (48%) of US hospitals have reported shutting down its networks in the past six months due to ransomware, according to new report from Philips and CyberMDX.
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WebinarDo You Know What Your Ransomware Readiness Score Is?
It’s not a matter of if, but when. Ransomware incidents are on the rise and it is crippling companies. But there are key things you can and should be doing to prevent and recover in the event of a ransomware attack.
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NewsAccenture caught in LockBit 2.0 ransomware attack
Global consulting firm Accenture has been targeted by the LockBit ransomware group, which is said to be threatening to publish encrypted data it has taken from the company.
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NewsRansomware demands soar by 518% in 2021
New research has revealed that average ransomware demands have surged by 518% in the first half of 2021 in comparison to 2020.
