Ransomware

One of the biggest cybersecurity problems today, this malware encrypts an organization's (or individual's) critical files and documents and holds them hostage.

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Were you caught up in the latest data breach? Here's how to find out

Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next.

May 31, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Security

These ransomware victims are paying more to recover data

While the number of businesses reporting attacks this past year remained flat, a Sophos report makes one thing clear: There is a cheaper alternative every business should know.

May 17, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Security

The Ukrainian war has shaken up the cybercrime ecosystem, Google says

The war in Ukraine has upended geopolitical allegiances, but cybercrime will continue to play a role in armed conflict, according to Google's new report.

February 16, 2023 by Stephanie Condon in Security

Singapore releases blueprint to combat ransomware attacks

Inter-agency task force set up to boost the country's counter-ransomware efforts offers guidelines on how to mitigate such attacks, including a reference "kill chain" and recommendations on whether to pay the ransom.

November 30, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Ransomware

Ransomware, SMBs remain key security concerns amidst focus on critical infrastructures

Countries including Japan and Singapore see growing impact of ransomware attacks, where small and midsize businesses and critical infrastructures are of particular concern.

November 30, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

Hackers are testing a destructive new way to make ransomware attacks more effective

Cyber criminals are testing a new method of cyber extortion. It could be very worrying.

September 27, 2022 by Danny Palmer in Ransomware

US prosecutors allege Venezuelan doctor is ransomware mastermind

Justice Department officials claim the doctor is behind notorious ransomware including Jigsaw and Thanos.

May 16, 2022 by Julian Bingley in Legal

Alleged hacker behind Kaseya ransomware attack extradited, arraigned in Texas

Yaroslav Vasinskyi is accused of using Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware to encrypt several companies.

March 9, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Ransomware

Senate passes cybersecurity act forcing orgs to report cyberattacks, ransom payments

The act forces critical infrastructure organizations to report cyberattacks to CISA within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours.

March 2, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Government: US

NVIDIA says employee credentials, proprietary information stolen during cyberattack

The microchip company said it first became aware of the incident on February 23 and added that it impacted its IT resources.

March 1, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Ransomware

Microsoft finds FoxBlade malware on Ukrainian systems, removes RT from Windows app store

Microsoft also said it will not display any Russian state-sponsored RT and Sputnik content

February 28, 2022 by Jonathan Greig in Security

CISA, FBI warn US orgs of WhisperGate and HermeticWiper malware

Both CISA and the FBI reiterated that there is no specific threat against US organizations.