IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

July 31, 2023
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Why schools are easy targets for ransomware attacks, and what to do about it

The education sector experienced the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022, according to new research from a leading global cybersecurity …

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Medical Institutions Remain One of the Most Vulnerable Sectors to Ransomware Attacks

A recent ransomware report by NordLocker shows that the health sector is still very vulnerable due to numerous ransomware attacks worldwide and a …

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Data under siege: Responding to ransomware | The Star

Companies face a rising threat of ransomware, with a recent incident involving local businesses highlighting the need for improved preventive …

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Karakurt Cyber Ransomware Gang Steals DNA Information – iHLS

A ransomware gang known as “Karakurt” is targeting the McAlester Regional Health Center in Oklahoma and has apparently stolen over 126 GB of data, …

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MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley provides notice of ransomware attack last November

MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley provides notice of ransomware attack last November. July 30, 2023; Dissent. On December 22, 2022 DataBreaches …

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Book Review: Cybersecurity Threats, Malware Trends and Strategies

There are many books that come out on a regular basis on issues ranging from ransomware to security governance and from end-user security to cloud …

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Education Sector Reports the Highest Rate of Ransomware Attacks: Sophos Survey

Over the past year, 79% of higher educational organisations surveyed reported being hit by ransomware, while 80% of lower educational organisations …

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Israel's largest oil refinery website offline amid cyber attack claims – Bleeping Computer

Featured; Latest. ALPHV ransomware adds data leak API in new extortion strategy · Ivanti patches new zero-day exploited in Norwegian govt attacks.

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New smartphone vulnerability could let hackers track your location – The Economic Times

Over two-thirds (68%) of manufacturing companies hit by ransomware attacks globally had their data encrypted by hackers …

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Overview of Last Week's Cybersecurity News – Fagen Wasanni Technologies

The rise of ransomware attacks continued to be a concern, with 14 new ransomware groups targeting organizations worldwide in the second quarter of …

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