IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

August 17, 2023
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3 strategies that can help stop ransomware before it becomes a crisis – CSO Online

For those hoping to avoid the pay-or-not-to-pay ransomware dilemma, there are three things to focus on that can help CISOs: create incident …

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Banning ransomware payments: An attractive but dangerous idea – Cointelegraph

At the most basic level, ransomware is simply a form of malware that encrypts the victim's data and demands a ransom for its release. A recent study …

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The Dallas ransomware attack exposed private data for thousands of people. Now what?

The hacker group Royal's ransomware attack against the city of Dallas led to more than 26,000 people's personal data being leaked — a detail made …

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Ransomware incident at Cleveland schools draws system response | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Ransomware is an ever-evolving form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable, …

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Ransomware down 57%, Secureworks warns against complacency – SecurityBrief Asia

Ransomware is a type of dangerous malware, Secureworks cautions. The Australian Cyber Security Centres (ACSC) Annual Cyber Threat Report for July …

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Ransomware groups attack victims with similar patterns – The Guardian Nigeria

Cybersecurity firm, Sophos, has revealed that prominent ransomware groups, which include Hive, Royal and Black Basta, have been sharing …

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Raz-Lee Updates Anti-Ransomware – IT Jungle

But neither has ransomware disappeared as a security problem. In fact, it's probably a good idea to stake out a ransomware strategy, which could …

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Monti ransomware targets legal and gov't entities with new Linux-based variant

Monti was first discovered in June 2022, shortly after the infamous Conti ransomware group went out of business. The hackers seemed to be imitating …

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Banning ransomware payments: An attractive but dangerous idea By Cointelegraph

Banning ransomware payments: An attractive but dangerous idea. A successful cyberattack on critical infrastructure such as electricity grids, …

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Ransomware Attacks on the Rise: Strategies to Defend Against Extortion

Ransomware is a malicious software designed to encrypt a victim's files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. The attackers then demand …

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