Latest Ransomware In Security Threats – Page 4
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News
Ransomware attack knocks out key US pipeline
The Colonial pipeline serving most of the eastern United States with fuel and heating oil has been shut down after what is being viewed as the worst-ever cyber-attack on the country’s infrastructure.
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US Justice Department forms taskforce to tackle ransomware attacks
The United States’ Justice Department has formed a special taskforce to tackle the increasing number of ransomware cyber-attacks.
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Analysis
Why are British educational establishments under cyber attack?
The National Cyber Security Centre in the United Kingdom last month put out an alert to schools, colleges and universities warning of a rise in ransomware attacks. But what is driving the attacks and how can educational establishments respond? GRC World Forums finds out.
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Global cyber-attacks ‘top 600 a minute’
An average of 648 online threats per minute took place worldwide in the fourth quarter of last year, up 10.2% on the previous three months, according to research by security company McAfee Labs.
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Giant cyber insurance firm CNA hit by 'sophisticated' ransomware attack
Insurance firm CNA is working to restore its systems and is investigating if policyholders’ data has leaked after a “sophisticated” cyber attack.
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UK educational trust suffers ransomware attack
The Harris Federation, which runs 50 schools in the United Kingdom has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, just days after the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned educational establishments of an increase in such incidents.
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UK businesses are not taking cyber security seriously enough, warns new NCSC chief
Businesses in the United Kingdom need to take cyber security more seriously, the new National Cyber Security Council (NCSC) Chief Executive has said
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NCSC alerts UK education sector to rise in ransomware attacks
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a fresh alert to schools, colleges and universities after an increase in ransomware attacks on such establishments.
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Australian data latest to be compromised in Microsoft Exchange Server attacks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has identified extensive targeting and confirmed compromises of organisations with vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers.
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Microsoft releases updates for older software to try and combat soaring Exchange Server attacks
Microsoft is pushing out updates for older software as ransomware groups seek to exploit vulnerabilities caused by ongoing attacks against on-premise versions of its Exchange Server.
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Entrepreneurial Britain partners with Vodafone to bring cybersecurity guidance to SMEs
Leading small and medium enterprise (SME) community network Entrepreneurial Britain has partnered with Vodafone to provide expert cybersecurity guidance to its SME members.
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White House and US federal agencies’ concerns mount over Microsoft Exchange Server hack
The White House has urged widespread action to patch Microsoft Exchange servers following an ongoing attack that the company has blamed on China.
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Netherlands DPA reports ‘explosive increase’ in cyber attacks involving data theft
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) last year received 1,173 reports of data leaks in which hacking, malware or phishing were used.
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Ransomware attacks fuelled increase in data theft in 2020, says IBM Security
Ransomware attacks increased 20% in 2020 compared to the previous year, with “double-extortion” tactics used in 59% of cases, according to a report by IBM Security.
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Hackers behind Accellion breach linked to FIN11 group
Hackers behind Accellion breach linked to FIN11 group
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US government announces new measures to boost cyber security
The United States will launch a series of actions to strengthen the country’s cyber security, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced.
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French insurer goes offline to protect data following RansomExx ransomware attack
French health insurance company Mutuelle Nationale des Hospitaliers (MNH) has disconnected from the internet following a ransomware attack.
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Blog
Big game hunters and the ransomware jungle
Ransomware groups are increasingly using a more targeted approach against large organisations. Aleksander Jarosz explains more.
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Blog
Don’t be a passenger – why we must all look after our own security to help our organisation’s
In today’s world, there is little distinction between your real life and your cyber life. Tor-Ståle Hansen explains how attending to your personal digital ‘twin’ also helps strengthen your organisation’s privacy and security.
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Feature
Egregor Ransomware: what is it and why is it worrying the authorities?
A new ransomware group called Egregor has caught the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, prompting it to issue a warning last month. GRC World Forums explains more about what it is and how it is being used in “double-extortion” attempts.