IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Dark Reading

Three-quarters of industrial firms suffered a ransomware attack in the past year, with far more compromises affecting operational technology (OT) …

The Hacker News

Traditionally, ransomware refers to a type of malware that encrypts the victim's files, effectively blocking access to data and applications until a …

IT World Canada

… Ransomware attacks are increasingly hitting not only IT environments but also OT, or operational technology, systems. These are internet-connected …

Spectrum News

Six months after a cyber attack, the hospital group now says it was a ransomware attack.

Slashdot

Data breaches and ransomware attacks are getting worse. Some 2.6 billion personal records have been exposed in data breaches over the past two …

San Diego Union-Tribune

The documents posted by the ransomware group are not necessarily evidence that hackers gained access to Tri-City's electronic medical records system …

Spiceworks

Fleming Shi, CTO at Barracuda, delves into the ransomware dilemma, advocating for non-payment and proactive cybersecurity strategies.

Cybersecurity Dive

The increased threat to and exposure of personal data is linked to two key factors: a rise in ransomware and attacks against vendors, …

Cyber Security Hub

BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group leaked photos of what appears to be stolen passports, contact lists, emails and confidential documents.

MSSP Alert

A majority of SMBs (90%) and enterprises (87%) feel extremely or somewhat concerned about ransomware attacks, OpenText cybersecurity reports.