US school system data breach follows ransomware attack
The insidious ransomware gang known as Vice Society recently published documents and data that it stole from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in…
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Ransomware operators target Balkans country
The government of Balkans-based nation Montenegro has been attacked by a ransomware gang, who have requested a $10 million payment. The attack was launched against…
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Three reasons why ransomware attackers target the education sector
Multiple warnings have been issued this year from the UK government outlining the growing threat of ransomware to organisations and educational facilities across the country.…
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International library services company struck by ransomware attack
Self-described as the largest distribution firm issuing books to libraries in the world, North Carolina-based enterprise Baker & Taylor was recently hit by a ransomware…
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Why backups and encryption are essential to prevent ransomware
Ransomware gangs are recognised by the UK government as the greatest cybersecurity threat to enterprises across the country. At best, ransomware attacks can inconvenience firms…
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Semiconductor manufacturing firm struck by ransomware attack
Semikron the world-renowned power electronics manufacturer based in Germany, recently disclosed that it was the victim of a successful ransomware strike. The lethal attack negatively…
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Key points to know about ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks have become one of the most common types of cybercrime aimed at enterprises, local authorities and educational institutions here in the UK. Government…
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Digital security company hit by ransomware group
Entrust, the digital security giant, recently confirmed that it had been struck by a targeted cyberattack. The hit involved threat operators breaching the security firm’s…
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What is ransomware and how can I stop it?
Ransomware has become an increasingly popular form of attack for threat operators in recent years. So much so that many cybercriminal gangs have switched out…
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UK experts speak out on ransomware payments
The already high number of organisations paying out following ransomware attacks is increasing. This continuing spike has prompted the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and…