IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Bleeping Computer

Security researchers have dissected a recently emerged ransomware strain named 'Big Head' that may be spreading through malvertising that promotes …

governing.com

The computer shutdown has delayed the issuance of permits. Dallas officials say 97 percent of their online services have been restored, …

Texas Dentists for Medicaid Reform

A second ransomware group has claimed that it has attacked MCNA and that it has breached its network and taken data for ransom.

Dawn

Ransomware is extortion software designed to deny a user or organisation access to files on their computer, according to a cybersecurity expert.

HotHardware

Technical analysis shows the Big Head ransomware is still being developed and is chock full of weirdness.

Strategic Risk Europe

Double extortion ransomware is on the rise, and risk managers should be worried. Chris Harris, EMEA technical associate vice president, …

New York Post

Cypfer, an internet ransomware negotiation team, said that the gang, believed to be tied to Russia, usually demands millions in extortion fees.

ThePrint

Ransomware is extortion software designed to deny a user or organisation from accessing files on their computer, Dawn reported citing a cyber security …

DataBreaches.net

According to the notification, 11,090 people were affected by a ransomware attack that occurred on February 11. The firm's notification to those …

YouTube

This snippet is culled from episode 181 of the Techpoint Africa Podcast. You can watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/HtNJXbIJANkMusic: …