IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

July 16, 2023
NEWS

Cyberattacks are rising across the world – here's what you need to know

Particularly concerning is ransomware, which typically threatens to steal or encrypt data, demanding usually a pretty hefty price.

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Ransomware Spreads! Scammers Targeting Pharma Companies & Senior Citizens | ET Now

At leas 4 divisional cyber cells of Kolkata Police have received complaints from senior citizens about scammers asking for ransom after hacking …

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Colorado State University says data breach impacts students, staff – Bleeping Computer

Colorado State University (CSU) has confirmed that the Clop ransomware operation stole sensitive personal information of current and former …

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According to Researchers, Google's Bard Presents a Ransomware Threat / Digital Information World

By tweaking the wording of those prompts in a specific manner, Bard even can generate basic ransomware code. Check Point, a cybersecurity firm, …

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Nude Videos of Kids From Hacked Baby Monitors Were Sold on Telegram | WIRED

But first, here's some news from the security desk at WIRED. In spite of law enforcement's crackdown on ransomware attacks in recent years, 2023 is …

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Genesis Market infrastructure and inventory sold on hacker forum – Bleeping Computer

Ransomware is only getting faster: Six steps to a stronger defense · Account · Credential Theft · Credentials · Fingerprint · Genesis Market …

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Cyberattacks are rising across the world – here's what you need to know – Yahoo News Singapore

Ransomware. Security firm Check Point has announced alarming new statistics that should make you want to consider installing the best endpoint …

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FCC Chair wants to give schools and libraries $200 million to bolster cybersecurity

“With the growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks on schools and especially the rise in malicious ransomware attacks that harm our students, …

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Email attacks up 464% – study | The Manila Times

And while the number of new ransomware variants continues to decline, ransomware attacks' severity remains significant. Equally concerning is the …

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Could supply chain attack become a new normal? – TechHQ

Distinct from ransomware, it advised affected companies to negotiate with the hackers. • Could the hugely successful attack inspire others?

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