ransomware
QNAP NAS devices face fresh Deadbolt ransomware attack 

QNAP NAS devices face fresh Deadbolt ransomware attack
The ransomware variant has returned to infect more than 1,000 QNAP devices
23 Mar 2022
Ransomware strikes Scottish mental health charity

Ransomware strikes Scottish mental health charity
The RansomEXX cyber criminals have claimed responsibility for the hack which led to more than 12GB of sensitive data being leaked to the dark web
21 Mar 2022
Google exposes 'uniquely personal' access broker behind worst Conti, FIN12 ransomware attacks

Google exposes 'uniquely personal' access broker behind worst Conti, FIN12 ransomware attacks
Investigation unveils the inner workings of one access broker that helped two of the most-hated ransomware gangs in history
18 Mar 2022
Microsoft Defender drops "downpour" of false ransomware alerts on customers

Microsoft Defender drops "downpour" of false ransomware alerts on customers
System administrators made numerous reports of false-positive results being flagged for seemingly innocuous files and behaviours on Wednesday
17 Mar 2022
The keys to catching a cyber crook

The keys to catching a cyber crook
Why greed, carelessness and an itch for glory are highly exploitable chinks in a cyber criminal's armour
17 Mar 2022
US law passed forcing companies to report cyber attacks, ransomware payments

US law passed forcing companies to report cyber attacks, ransomware payments
Operators of critical infrastructure will face a subpoena for failing to report cyber incidents
14 Mar 2022
FBI: Ragnar Locker ransomware breached 52 US critical infrastructure orgs 

FBI: Ragnar Locker ransomware breached 52 US critical infrastructure orgs
The news comes as three big cyber security vendors join hands to offer critical infrastructure organisations free security products and support
8 Mar 2022
The new rules of ransomware

The new rules of ransomware
The rise in working from home has brought with it a rise in ransomware attacks, but an effective backup routine can guard against disaster
4 Mar 2022
Conti source code leaked by Ukrainian researcher

Conti source code leaked by Ukrainian researcher
Source code hits the public domain as fallout continues over ransomware group's support for Russia
2 Mar 2022
Why is the healthcare industry so vulnerable to ransomware?

Why is the healthcare industry so vulnerable to ransomware?
Hospitals and other healthcare institutions must invest in cutting-edge backup solutions to protect themselves and their patients’ data
28 Feb 2022
Conti ransomware gang data leaked by Ukrainian cyber researcher

Conti ransomware gang data leaked by Ukrainian cyber researcher
The data includes internal chat logs between members and affiliates of the group, unveiling their personal details, conflicts, and accusations
28 Feb 2022
Hacking group leaks Nvidia data following alleged ransomware attack

Hacking group leaks Nvidia data following alleged ransomware attack
LAPSU$ claims to have released Nvidia source code and highly confidential GPU driver data
28 Feb 2022
More than 80% of UK businesses paid ransomware demands in 2021

More than 80% of UK businesses paid ransomware demands in 2021
The figure means UK organisations are twice as likely to pay a ransom demand compared to the global average
22 Feb 2022
US pledges to take a 'hands-on' approach to disrupting cyber criminals

US pledges to take a 'hands-on' approach to disrupting cyber criminals
The country has promised 'proactivity' on cyber warfare as it launches new government cyber crime taskforces
21 Feb 2022
Hackers to face 25 years in jail for cyber attacks on Australia's national infrastructure

Hackers to face 25 years in jail for cyber attacks on Australia's national infrastructure
The proposals aim to update current laws to account for cyber threats like ransomware
17 Feb 2022
Remote access to businesses sold for huge profit in growing dark web operation

Remote access to businesses sold for huge profit in growing dark web operation
Researchers told IT Pro the lucrative business model is reaching 'full maturity' but has opportunities to become even more profitable in the near futu…
16 Feb 2022
Mid-sized businesses on hackers’ 2022 hit list, cyber agencies warn

Mid-sized businesses on hackers’ 2022 hit list, cyber agencies warn
Cyber criminals are "shifting away from big-game hunting", say FBI and NCSC
10 Feb 2022
Cyber security startups pull in record-breaking investment in 2021

Cyber security startups pull in record-breaking investment in 2021
Data suggests high-profile data breaches led to a greater number of transactions valued at $100 million or more
10 Feb 2022
Linux-based multi-cloud environments facing increased ransomware attacks

Linux-based multi-cloud environments facing increased ransomware attacks
VMware researchers claim not enough effort is being spent on developing countermeasures for attacks on the cloud's most popular operating system
9 Feb 2022
FBI warns of "sophisticated" LockBit 2.0 ransomware 

FBI warns of "sophisticated" LockBit 2.0 ransomware
Bureau warns of fast, automated organization-wide encryption capability
7 Feb 2022
Swissport ransomware attack leads to flight delays

Swissport ransomware attack leads to flight delays
The attack is now 'under control' but raises questions around critical European businesses being targeted in recent weeks
7 Feb 2022
KP Snacks supply chain shut down by Conti ransomware attack

KP Snacks supply chain shut down by Conti ransomware attack
Crippled IT systems are unable to process new orders "safely" and could be down until late-March
3 Feb 2022