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Gold producer Evolution Mining confirms ransomware cyber attack, says incident 'contained'
4 months, 1 week ago

Gold producer Evolution Mining confirms ransomware cyber attack, says incident 'contained'

ABC  

A cybersecurity expert says Australia's resources sector will be increasingly targeted by hackers following an attack on the country's second-biggest gold miner. "The company has been working with its external cyber forensic experts to investigate the incident," Evolution said in its ASX statement. One report every six minutes The attack has been reported to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, a …

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Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised its national data center
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised its national data center

Hindustan Times  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government says it won't pay. The attackers have held data hostage and offered a key for access in return for the $8 million ransom, said PT Telkom Indonesia’s director of network & IT solutions, Herlan Wijanarko, without giving …

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Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised the national data center
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised the national data center

Hindustan Times  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government says it won't pay. The attackers have held data hostage and offered a key for access in return for the $8 million ransom, said PT Telkom Indonesia’s director of network & IT solutions, Herlan Wijanarko, without giving …

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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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Top White House cyber aide says recent Iran hack on water system is call to tighten cybersecurity
1 year ago

Top White House cyber aide says recent Iran hack on water system is call to tighten cybersecurity

The Independent  

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Yellen says ransomware attack on China’s biggest bank minimally disrupted Treasury market trades
1 year, 1 month ago

Yellen says ransomware attack on China’s biggest bank minimally disrupted Treasury market trades

Associated Press  

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suggested Friday that a ransomware attack that forced China’s biggest bank to take some systems offline only minimally disrupted the U.S. Treasury market. She said U.S. and Chinese finance officials discussed the attack in San Francisco, where they met Friday ahead of a regional economic summit next week. This is situation where it’s critical to …

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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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Data hack by Cl0p ransomware group still being assessed, Tasmania's technology minister says
1 year, 8 months ago

Data hack by Cl0p ransomware group still being assessed, Tasmania's technology minister says

ABC  

Tasmania's technology minister says there is "no indication" government-held data has been compromised as part of a hack of a third-party file transfer site by a cybercrime enterprise but added the investigations were "ongoing". Key points: Last Friday, the Tasmanian government announced it was caught up in a data theft incident which has also affected Crown Resorts and Rio Tinto, …

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US Marshals Service struck by ‘major’ ransomware attack
1 year, 9 months ago

US Marshals Service struck by ‘major’ ransomware attack

The Independent  

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‘Due to improper network segmentation’: Centre tells LS on AIIMS cyber attack
2 years ago

‘Due to improper network segmentation’: Centre tells LS on AIIMS cyber attack

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Five servers in the information technology network of All India Institute of Medical Sciences were compromised by unknown threat actors “due to improper network segmentation”, minister of state for electronics and technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar told the Lok Sabha, citing a preliminary analysis. AIIMS, widely regarded as India’s foremost government hospital, was hit by a ransomware attack on November …

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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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Wray: FBI blocked planned cyberattack on children’s hospital
2 years, 6 months ago

Wray: FBI blocked planned cyberattack on children’s hospital

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI thwarted a planned cyberattack on a children’s hospital in Boston that was to have been carried out by hackers Wray told a Boston College cybersecurity conference that his agents learned of the planned digital attack from an unspecified intelligence partner and got Boston Children’s Hospital the information it needed last summer to block what would have …

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Russian ally ransomware group could target Australia, cyber security authorities warn
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian ally ransomware group could target Australia, cyber security authorities warn

ABC  

A notorious ransomware gang known as "Conti", which has previously launched attacks on critical infrastructure in Australia, is causing concern for cyber authorities after the group aligned itself with the Russian government. Key points: Experts say there has been an uptick in cyber attacks worldwide One group responsible for a dozen cyber attacks in Australia last year has pledged support …

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Cyber security breach could target nearly all companies: Cyber watchdog
3 years ago

Cyber security breach could target nearly all companies: Cyber watchdog

NL Times  

Cyber watchdogs fear a major cyber security breach that could target all companies is on the horizon due to a weak spot in the internationally popular software, Apace Log4j. Anyone can do it," director of the computer security company Hunt & Hackett Ronal Prins told NOS. The National Cyber Security Centrum urged companies to install the update as soon as …

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The AP Interview: Justice Dept. conducting cyber crackdown
3 years, 1 month ago

The AP Interview: Justice Dept. conducting cyber crackdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is stepping up actions to combat ransomware and cybercrime through arrests and other actions, its No. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said that “in the days and weeks to come, you’re going to see more arrests,” more seizures of ransom payments to hackers and additional law enforcement operations. We’re going to continue to press forward …

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Ransomware Attacks Most Pressing Threats Faced By Public, Private Sectors: India
3 years, 2 months ago

Ransomware Attacks Most Pressing Threats Faced By Public, Private Sectors: India

News 18  

Ransomware attacks are one of the most pressing threats faced by public and private sectors, India has told a US-led international meet on the latest emerging challenge and has called for taking steps to ensure that the country’s critical infrastructure remains safe and secure. Representing India at the Counter Ransomware Initiative, hosted by the White House, Lt. Gen Rajesh Pant, …

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White House blacklists Russian ransomware payment ‘enabler’
3 years, 3 months ago

White House blacklists Russian ransomware payment ‘enabler’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration sought Tuesday to choke the finances of criminal ransomware gangs, announcing sanctions against a Russia-based virtual currency brokerage that officials say helped at least eight ransomware gangs launder virtual currency. “Transactions were only completed in-person at SUEX’s offices.” TRM Labs CEO Esteban Castaño said SUEX is what is known as a “parasite exchange.” They are …

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Biden sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ransomware attacks
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ransomware attacks

Live Mint  

The Biden administration on Tuesday will unveil sanctions against a cryptocurrency exchange over its alleged role in enabling illegal payments from ransomware attacks, officials said, part of a broader bid to crack down on the growing threat. of facilitating transactions involving illicit proceeds for at least eight ransomware variants, marking its first such move against a virtual currency exchange over …

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Howard University cancels classes after ransomware attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Howard University cancels classes after ransomware attack

The Independent  

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$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid
3 years, 5 months ago

$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration will …

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John Kerry will fly to Russia to discuss climate change
3 years, 5 months ago

John Kerry will fly to Russia to discuss climate change

Daily Mail  

John Kerry will travel to Russia next week to discuss 'global climate ambition,' the State Department announced. The trip comes as Biden is facing criticism for his response to Russian President Vladimir Putin when it comes to a series of ransomware attacks and his failure to 'get tough' on Russia despite vowing retaliation if there were any attacks on U.S. …

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Hackers behind huge ransomware attack demand $70m
3 years, 5 months ago

Hackers behind huge ransomware attack demand $70m

Al Jazeera  

A ransom demand was posted on a site typically used by the REvil cybercrime gang, a Russia-linked group. The demand was posted late Sunday night on a site typically used by the REvil cybercrime gang, a Russia-linked group that is counted among the cybercriminal world’s most prolific extortionists. The gang has an affiliate structure, occasionally making it difficult to determine …

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Pipeline CEO defends paying ransom amid cyberattack
3 years, 6 months ago

Pipeline CEO defends paying ransom amid cyberattack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A pipeline company CEO on Tuesday defended his decisions to abruptly halt fuel distribution for much of the East Coast and pay millions to a criminal gang in Russia as he faced down one of the most disruptive ransomware attacks in U.S. history. Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount said he had no choice, telling senators uneasy with his …

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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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