All Ransomware articles – Page 5
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NewsWhite 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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News 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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NewsRansomware 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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NewsHackers behind Accellion breach linked to FIN11 group
Hackers behind Accellion breach linked to FIN11 group
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NewsUS 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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NewsFrench 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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BlogBig 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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BlogDon’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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FeatureEgregor 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.
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Attack on UK estate agency was Egregor ransomware, according to experts
A malware attack on a large UK estate agency was carried out by the Egregor ransomware group and appears to be case of ‘double extortion’, according to threat intelligence experts.
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News‘World’s most dangerous botnet’ used to infiltrate millions of machines taken down in international operation
A malware botnet that was used by cybercriminals to infiltrate thousands of companies and millions of computers worldwide has been taken down in an international operation.
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NewsData stolen from Scottish regulator in cyberattack published online
Data stolen from an environmental regulator in Scotland in a cyberattack has now been published online.
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NewsCyber security company reveals “state-sponsored” cyber attack
US cyber security company FireEye yesterday revealed that it had been the victim of what it believes was a state-sponsored cyber attack.
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NewsRansomware attack halts classes for 115,000 pupils in Maryland, US
A ransomware attack on a school district in Maryland, US, has halted classes for a reported 115,000 pupils.
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ArticleSocial housing provider Flagship Group suffers REvil ransomware attack
A provider of social housing based in the UK has suffered a ransomware attack by prolific phishing strain Sodinokibi, otherwise known as REvil.
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ebookFour Technologies Combine To Protect You From Ransomware Attacks
As the ones responsible for recovering from outages, infrastructure and operations (I&O) pros have successfully managed recoveries from all failures but one: ransomware.
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ebookRansomware Protection Buyer’s Guide
Ransomware impacts both big and small organizations across every industry.
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NewsUK releases details of Russian cyber attacks against Olympics and Paralympics
GRU, Russia’s military intelligence service, hacked officials and organisations involved in the planned 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the UK government has announced.
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NewsTrickbot ransomware distributor taken offline following court order
An infamous botnet and distributor of ransomware has been taken offline following a US court order, Microsoft has said.
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NewsCyber attack linked to death of woman at hacked German hospital
A woman has died in Germany after a cyber attack at the Düsseldorf University Clinic (DUC) caused her to be turned away for emergency medical treatment at the hospital earlier in September.