IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

CSO Online

“A major ransomware attack could have a devastating impact on UK citizens and the economy, and undoubtedly represents a major threat to UK national …

Axios

In January 2023, a ransomware attack forced Des Moines Public Schools to go offline.

Louisville Public Media

… suspicious activity and temporarily took its computer systems offline, the organization publicly confirmed it was a ransomware attack.

Infosecurity Magazine

A UK parliament report found that large swathes of critical national infrastructure are vulnerable to ransomware.

TechTarget

Sophos published new research that examined the complicated relationship between ransomware groups and the media.

Sophos News

Recently, we've seen several examples of ransomware actors disputing journalists' coverage of attacks, and attempting to correct the record – …

POLITICO.eu

… ransomware from the Home Office to better tackle the threat. “If the U.K. is to avoid being held hostage to fortune, it is vital that ransomware …

Verdict

Ransomware is software used by hackers to steal files and take over … In 2021, the UK's National Health Service and Ireland's Health Service Executive …

UPI

Britain could be brought to a standstill from a “catastrophic ransomware attack” due to a lack of preparedness and investment, a panel of MPs and …

SC Magazine

Sony-owned video game developer Insomniac Games had its systems claimed to be hacked by the Rhysida ransomware gang, reports Cyber Daily.