Five ransomware mitigation measures for every firm
The last few years have seen numerous threat actors swap their tactics for a new type of cybercrime. Attracted by the plethora of vulnerable victims…
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Australian agency raises alert on ransomware attacks
A recent announcement by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has stated that Conti ransomware strikes have now targeted numerous Australian organisations operating in a…
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Ransomware gangs strikes out at Australian state
An energy generator owned by the government of Australia’s Queensland has been the victim of a targeted ransomware attack.
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What ransomware infection vectors should educational authorities understand?
With a wealth of sensitive data retained on file, local educational authorities (LEAs), just like local councils, are a prime target for certain cybercriminal operations.…
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Bogus ransomware attacks plague WordPress sites
A fresh wave of attacks began recently, resulting in almost 300 WordPress sites being hacked.
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Electronics retail firm hit by Hive ransomware
MediaMarkt, the retail giant specialising in electronics, recently suffered a targeted attack employing Hive ransomware.
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Ransomware groups infect visitors via SEO poisoning
Cybersecurity researchers have observed two different campaigns linked to SolarMarker backdoor or the nefarious ransomware gang, REvil, that utilises search engine optimisation (SEO) poisoning to…
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Has REvil shut down its operations again?
Renowned ransomware gang REvil is tipped by experts to have once more shut down after its data leak blog and Tor payment portal were hacked…
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Why are local councils targeted by ransomware gangs?
In 2020, UK councils notified the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) of over 700 data breaches, with one particular council reporting 29 different breaches in a…
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Scottish engineering giant disrupted by ransomware attack
The Scottish multinational engineering company Weir Group recently disclosed it was targeted in an attempted cyberattack. The ransomware assault attempted against the firm resulted in…