What is ransomware and how do I protect against it?
While disruptive spam and phishing emails can cause chaos for an enterprise’s business processes, malicious software known as ransomware is stealing headlines by attacking companies…
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Major cybercriminal gang swaps phishing for ransomware
A hacker gang that usually focuses its efforts predominantly on financial cybercrime has switched its usual strategies for ransomware, attracted by
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New stealth Trojan employed in ransomware raids
One of the latest types of Trojan Horse malware developed, a stealthy program known as BazarLoader, is being increasingly utilised by TrickBot operators to target…
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Ransomware outfit demands millions from tech giant
The second largest enterprise in Germany, and one of the biggest software firms in the world, Software AG, is facing a ransomware demand from the…
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What is malware and how do I protect against it?
Among the many security topics covered by the EU’s dedicated annual campaign, European Cybersecurity Month, organisations and experts will be sharing the best practices to…
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Student data exposed following ransomware attack
A cybercriminal has published the personal data of students, after a school district refused to give in to blackmail attempts made via a ransomware attack.
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Healthcare giant hit by Ryuk ransomware
The international healthcare provider Universal Health Services (UHS) was recently forced to shut down its systems at its US healthcare operations following a network attack.
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US software provider advises password change
Texas-based software giant Tyler Technologies has warned clients that they should update their support passwords connected with remote-access accounts, following
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Ransomware operators target UK universities
UK cybersecurity experts have warned of a fresh wave of ransomware attacks being unleashed on colleges and universities. Reports indicate a
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Ransomware gang launch leak site for double extortion
The Lockbit ransomware outfit has now established a dedicated site to leak stolen private data, enabling it to extort