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Starbucks, other retailers hit by ransomware attack on tech provider
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4 weeks ago

Starbucks, other retailers hit by ransomware attack on tech provider

Live Mint  

A ransomware attack against a major supply chain technology provider left retailers including Starbucks and U.K. grocery chain Sainsbury’s scrambling to manage operations including scheduling and handling inventories. Blue Yonder, one of the world’s largest supply chain software providers, said Monday it was working to restore services after the attack last week disrupted systems it hosts for customers. Sainsbury’s and …

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Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software

CNN  

CNN — A ransomware attack has disrupted a third-party software system that Starbucks uses to track and manage its baristas’ schedules, forcing the coffee chain to shift to manual mode to ensure its employees get paid properly, a Starbucks spokesperson said Monday. Starbucks’ store leadership have advised their employees on how to work around the outage manually, and the company …

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A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
7 months, 1 week ago

A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline

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 A cyberattack on the Ascension …

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A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
7 months, 1 week ago

A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline

Associated Press  

TOPEKA, Kan. — A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records. The Ascension spokesperson’s latest statement, issued Thursday, said ambulances had been diverted from “several” hospitals without naming them. In Wichita, Kansas, …

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Nijmegen chipmaker hit by ransomware attack; Hackers threatening to leak trade secrets
8 months, 1 week ago

Nijmegen chipmaker hit by ransomware attack; Hackers threatening to leak trade secrets

NL Times  

The Nijmegen-based chip maker Nexperia has been hit by a ransomware attack. The hackers say they stole hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data and are threatening to publish trade secrets if Nexperia doesn’t pay a ransom, RTL Nieuws reports. Nexperia, known for chips used in telephones and cars, confirmed to the broadcaster that it was hacked last month but would …

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City council says confidential documents shared online after cyber attack
8 months, 2 weeks ago

City council says confidential documents shared online after cyber attack

The Independent  

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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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Ransomware attack hits China’s ICBC; disrupts Treasury market trades: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Ransomware attack hits China’s ICBC; disrupts Treasury market trades: Report

Live Mint  

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the country’s largest commercial lender by assets, reportedly suffered a ransomware attack on Thursday that disrupted the trades in the US Treasury market. In a statement, ICBC Financial Services said a ransomware attack resulted in disruption to certain systems and it was conducting an investigation and “progressing its recovery efforts.” The bank said it …

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India most targeted country with 13.7% of cyberattacks: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

India most targeted country with 13.7% of cyberattacks: Report

India TV News  

India is reportedly the highest on the list of targeted countries for cybercrime. The new report Cyfirma, a cybersecurity firm it was reported that India had been the most targeted country in 2022, as the cyber attacks on government agencies grew by more than doubled. Later, in the second half of 2022, there were around 95 per cent more cyberattacks …

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CERT-In cautions Internet users against Ransomware 'Akira' attack
1 year, 5 months ago

CERT-In cautions Internet users against Ransomware 'Akira' attack

The Hindu  

An Internet ransomware virus 'Akira' that steals vital personal information and encrypts data leading to extortion of money from people has been reported in cyberspace, the country's federal cyber security agency has said in the latest advisory. This group first steals the information from victims, then encrypt data on their systems and conducts double extortion to force the victim into …

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91% Indian firms faced ransomware attacks in 2022: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

91% Indian firms faced ransomware attacks in 2022: Report

India TV News  

An information security company, CyberArka reported that more than 91 per cent of organizations in India fell victim to ransomware attacks in 2022. Furthermore, approximately 84 per cent of organizations believe that these compromises will occur as part of digital transformation initiatives like cloud adoption or legacy app migration. In addition, 92 per cent of the surveyed organizations identified code/malware …

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IBM report says Asia-Pacific region faced the brunt of cyberattacks in 2022; manufacturing industry most targeted
1 year, 10 months ago

IBM report says Asia-Pacific region faced the brunt of cyberattacks in 2022; manufacturing industry most targeted

The Hindu  

The Asia-Pacific region continued to be the most attacked region in 2022 for the second consecutive year, accounting for 31% of all incidents remediated worldwide, according to a report by IBM. Attackers using compromised email accounts to reply within ongoing conversations posing as the original participant witnessed a monthly increase of 100% in 2022 when compared to 2021 data, the …

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AIIMS Ransomware Attack Originated from China, Data on 5 Hacked Servers Retrieved: Sources
2 years ago

AIIMS Ransomware Attack Originated from China, Data on 5 Hacked Servers Retrieved: Sources

News 18  

The “deliberate and targeted” ransomware attack on the servers of AIIMS Delhi originated from China and of 100 servers, five were infiltrated by the hackers but data from them has been successfully retrieved, sources have told CNN-News18. “Today the server for National Informatics Centre’s eHospital being used at AIIMS, New Delhi, was down due to which outpatient and inpatient digital …

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Explained | Are ransomware attacks increasing in India?
2 years ago

Explained | Are ransomware attacks increasing in India?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On November 23, e-services at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences were crippled by what is being suspected to be a ransomware attack. The Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations have registered a case and launched investigations to identify the perpetrators, while cyber security experts are employing software tools for data recovery. Set up in …

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AIIMS Delhi server restored from ‘cyberattack’, all services continue manually
2 years ago

AIIMS Delhi server restored from ‘cyberattack’, all services continue manually

Hindustan Times  

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, on Tuesday said its e- hospital data has been restored on servers and the network is being sanitised before services can be restored. Earlier on Saturday, AIIMS authorities said they have deployed additional staff to run diagnostics, labs and OPD services at the national medical institute as its servers remained suspended due to …

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India's Cyber Security: AIIMS Attack Stresses Need For International Cooperation
2 years, 1 month ago

India's Cyber Security: AIIMS Attack Stresses Need For International Cooperation

The Quint  

The emergence of Ransomware-as-a-Service gangs has become a force multiplier. This year, more than 25 known cases of major ransomware attacks have been reported where ransom in billions have been demanded and many victims have negotiated and paid to avoid business and reputational loss. The transnational angle of these crimes and casual cooperation among law enforcement bodies add to the …

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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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Ukraine hacks add to worries of cyber conflict with Russia
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine hacks add to worries of cyber conflict with Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Hackers on Friday temporarily shut down dozens of Ukrainian government websites, causing no major damage but adding to simmering tensions while Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border. A senior administration official, meanwhile, said the White House welcomed news of the arrests in Russia of alleged ransomware gang members, an operation Moscow said was done at the …

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Explained | What kept cybersecurity busy in 2021?
3 years ago

Explained | What kept cybersecurity busy in 2021?

The Hindu  

As the pandemic kept people connected to their devices for yet another year, cyberattacks and data breaches raged on. The breach was reported to the company in February, and involved personal data including name, date of birth, contact information, passport information, ticket information, Star Alliance and Air India frequent flyer data but no passwords data or credit cards data were …

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Ransomware attack on Australian utility claimed by Russian-speaking criminals
3 years ago

Ransomware attack on Australian utility claimed by Russian-speaking criminals

The Hindu  

One of the most prolific Russian-speaking ransomware gangs has claimed credit for a weekend attack on an Australian electric utility serving millions of people. "Conti listed CS Energy on its leak site which, obviously, would indicate that one of its affiliates was responsible for the attack," said Brett Callow, a threat analyst at security firm Emsisoft. But Callow said that …

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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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Employees embarassed to report data loss
3 years, 1 month ago

Employees embarassed to report data loss

The Hindu  

Organisations are losing critical data such as customer orders and financial information because employees are too scared or embarrassed to report data loss or ransomware issues while using cloud applications, according to research by IT firm Veritas Technologies. More than half office workers have accidentally deleted files hosted in the cloud, including business documents and presentations, indicating cloud applications such …

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How to avoid Ransomware attack to make better business
3 years, 1 month ago

How to avoid Ransomware attack to make better business

Hindustan Times  

Ransomware attacks are becoming prevalent in today’s world. There have been several reports of India suffering large-scale ransomware attacks as well as other data breaches. Thus, when ransomware attacks occur, the data owners will be forced to pay to regain access to their crucial data. Sophos’ State of Ransomware Report for 2021 states that India tops the list of 30 …

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