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British Library struggles for weeks after cyber-attack against site and systems
1 year, 1 month ago

British Library struggles for weeks after cyber-attack against site and systems

The Hindu  

The British Library is gradually recovering from a “major technology outage as a result of a cyber-attack,” which had affected its website, online systems, and some onsite services since late October at least. The Rhysida ransomware group took responsibility for the attack on the British Library and wanted hundreds of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency, reported TechCrunch on Monday. The …

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What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is the Akira ransomware, and why has the government issued a warning against it?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Computer Emergency Response Team of India issued an alert for ransomware dubbed “Akira.” The ransomware, found to target both Windows and Linux devices, steals and encrypts data, forcing victims to pay double ransom for decryption and recovery. The group behind the ransomware has already targeted multiple victims, mainly those located in the U.S., and has …

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Acronis' Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report Reveals 464pc Increase in Email Attacks
1 year, 5 months ago

Acronis' Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report Reveals 464pc Increase in Email Attacks

Deccan Chronicle  

SINGAPORE –Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, hasreleased the findings of its Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report, From Innovation to Risk: Managing the Implications of AI-driven Cyberattacks. The comprehensive study, based on data captured from more than one million global endpoints, provides insight into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and uncovers the growing utilization of generative artificial intelligence systems, such as ChatGPT, …

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Ransomware criminals are dumping kids’ private files online after school hacks
1 year, 5 months ago

Ransomware criminals are dumping kids’ private files online after school hacks

Associated Press  

The confidential documents stolen from schools and dumped online by ransomware gangs are raw, intimate and graphic. Complete sexual assault case folios containing these details were among more than 300,000 files dumped online in March after the 36,000-student Minneapolis Public Schools refused to pay a $1 million ransom. That was what Los Angeles Unified School District did last Labor Day …

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464% Increase in Email Attacks
1 year, 5 months ago

464% Increase in Email Attacks

Deccan Chronicle  

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today released the findings of its Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report, From Innovation to Risk: Managing the Implications of AI-driven Cyberattacks. The comprehensive study, based on data captured from more than one million global endpoints, provides insight into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and uncovers the growing utilization of generative artificial intelligence systems, such as ChatGPT, …

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CERT-In issues cyber alert against 'Royal' ransomware that attacks health, education sectors
1 year, 7 months ago

CERT-In issues cyber alert against 'Royal' ransomware that attacks health, education sectors

The Hindu  

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against "Royal ransomware" virus that attacks critical sectors such as communications, health care, education and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In has stated in a latest advisory that this Internet spread ransomware sneaks …

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Ransomware attack affects Dallas police, court websites
1 year, 7 months ago

Ransomware attack affects Dallas police, court websites

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dallas was hit with a …

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Delhi AIIMS scrambles to keep OPD going on Day 3 of server outage
2 years ago

Delhi AIIMS scrambles to keep OPD going on Day 3 of server outage

Hindustan Times  

Two days after a suspected ransomware attack hit servers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, security agencies on Friday were still struggling to revive the system, resulting in the hospital administration releasing a “colour-coded form system” to segregate the patient load. It need not be overemphasised that the concerned government agencies and AIIMS administration are working hard to …

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The US Offers a $10M Bounty for Intel on Conti Ransomware Gang
54 years, 11 months ago

The US Offers a $10M Bounty for Intel on Conti Ransomware Gang

Wired  

“Today marks the first time that the US government has publicly identified a Conti operative,” says a State Department official who asked not to be named and did not provide any more information about Target’s identity beyond the picture. “That photo is the first time the US government has ever identified a malicious actor associated with Conti,” they say, adding …

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US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals
2 years, 5 months ago

US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The FBI and Justice Department recently disrupted the activities of a hacking group that was Monaco revealed new details of the attacks during a speech in which she encouraged organizations hit by ransomware to report the crime to law enforcement, both so that officials can investigate and so that they can help victim companies try to get …

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Black Basta Cyber Threat: What Is It, And How It Can Attack Your System
2 years, 6 months ago

Black Basta Cyber Threat: What Is It, And How It Can Attack Your System

News 18  

If you follow the cyber news regularly then you must have heard about the Black Basta ransomware which haas been around for a few months now. It seems Black Basta removes the name of the victims who pay the ransom or get in talks about the group about paying. Once the ransomware has infected the system, the display wallpaper changes …

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Government Warning: New Diavol Virus Spreading Through Email To Steal Your Money
3 years ago

Government Warning: New Diavol Virus Spreading Through Email To Steal Your Money

News 18  

The government of India has issued a ‘Virus Alert’ via The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team after a new type of ransomware was found spreading through email. How does the new Diavol ransomware operate As per CERT-In, the Diavol malware has been spreading via email, which includes a link to OneDrive. What happens after Diavol ransomware infects a PC After …

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Ransomware hackers release 39,000 internal government files
3 years ago

Ransomware hackers release 39,000 internal government files

Dutch News  

A technology firm that handles sensitive documents for Dutch police, emergency services and security has been targeted by hackers, the Volkskrant reported on Monday. A total of 39,000 documents, including ID documents and invoices, were leaked online after the company, Abiom, refused to comply with a demand by ransomware group LockBit. The Volkskrant said confidential communications with foreign documents were …

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Ransomware hackers release 39,000 internal government files
3 years ago

Ransomware hackers release 39,000 internal government files

Dutch News  

A technology firm that handles sensitive documents for Dutch police, emergency services and security has been targeted by hackers, the Volkskrant reported on Monday. A total of 39,000 documents, including ID documents and invoices, were leaked online after the company, Abiom, refused to comply with a demand by ransomware group LockBit. The Volkskrant said confidential communications with foreign documents were …

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Ransomware gang says it targeted National Rifle Association
3 years, 1 month ago

Ransomware gang says it targeted National Rifle Association

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — A ransomware gang believed to operate out of Russia says it hacked the National Rifle Association, the most powerful gun-rights group in the United States. NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said on Twitter that the NRA “does not discuss matters relating to its physical or electronic security” and takes “extraordinary measures” to protect its information. Allan Liska, an …

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Hit by a ransomware attack in US? Your payment may be tax deductible
3 years, 6 months ago

Hit by a ransomware attack in US? Your payment may be tax deductible

Hindustan Times  

As ransomware attacks surge, the FBI is doubling down on its guidance to affected businesses: Don't pay the cybercriminals. The IRS offers no formal guidance on ransomware payments, but multiple tax experts interviewed by The Associated Press said deductions are usually allowed under law and established guidance. The companies that pay ransomware demands directly are well within their rights to …

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Hit by a ransomware attack? Your payment may be deductible
3 years, 6 months ago

Hit by a ransomware attack? Your payment may be deductible

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The IRS offers no formal guidance on ransomware payments, …

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Latvian woman charged in US with role in cybercrime group
3 years, 6 months ago

Latvian woman charged in US with role in cybercrime group

The Independent  

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EXPLAINER: Why ransomware is so dangerous and hard to stop
3 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why ransomware is so dangerous and hard to stop

Associated Press  

Recent high-profile “ransomware” attacks on the world’s largest meat-packing company and the biggest U.S. fuel pipeline have underscored how gangs of extortionist hackers can disrupt the economy and put lives and livelihoods at risk. The FBI discourages paying ransoms, but a public-private task force including tech companies and U.S., British and Canadian crime agencies says it would be wrong to …

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EXPLAINER: Why ransomware is so dangerous and hard to stop
3 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why ransomware is so dangerous and hard to stop

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Recent high-profile “ransomware” attacks on …

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Irish ransomware attack to cost health service millions of euros for rebuilding IT systems
3 years, 7 months ago

Irish ransomware attack to cost health service millions of euros for rebuilding IT systems

Hindustan Times  

The Irish health service expects to spend tens of millions of euros rebuilding its IT systems from a cyber attack which is set to cause significant disruption to diagnostic services into next week. Ireland's health service operator shut down all its IT systems on Friday to protect them from a significant ransomware attack the government said was carried out by …

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DC Police personnel files obtained by hackers in recent ransomware attack, acting police chief says
3 years, 7 months ago

DC Police personnel files obtained by hackers in recent ransomware attack, acting police chief says

CNN  

Washington CNN — The personnel files of some Washington Metropolitan Police Department officers were obtained by hackers in a ransomware attack earlier this month, the department’s acting police chief said Thursday. As we continue to determine the size and scope of this breach, please note that the mechanism that allowed the unauthorized access was blocked.” The police department is “working …

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University of California victim of nationwide hack attack
3 years, 8 months ago

University of California victim of nationwide hack attack

LA Times  

The University of California is warning students and staff that a ransomware group might have stolen and published their personal data and that of hundreds of other schools, government agencies and companies nationwide. “We understand those behind this attack have published online screenshots of personal information, and we will notify members of the UC community if we believe their data …

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The Peculiar Ransomware Piggybacking Off of China’s Big Hack
3 years, 9 months ago

The Peculiar Ransomware Piggybacking Off of China’s Big Hack

Wired  

When Microsoft revealed earlier this month that Chinese spies had gone on a historic hacking spree, observers reasonably feared that other criminals would soon ride that group’s coattails. In fact, it didn’t take long: A new strain of ransomware called DearCry attacked Exchange servers using the same vulnerabilities as early as March 9. “Normally a ransomware attacker would not encrypt …

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