IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Forbes

Facing a February $22 million ransomware attack, UnitedHealth's Optum unit, shut the data clearinghouse that serves most U.S. medical providers, 131 …

Sophos News

It includes a deep dive into ransom demands and ransom payments, and shines new light on the role of law enforcement in ransomware remediation.

Nextgov/FCW

… ransomware attacks in the U.S. in 2023. The IC3 received a staggering 1,193 complaints from various sectors, including 156 against government …

Yahoo Finance

Rate of Ransomware Attacks Falls Slightly, But Recovery Costs Hit $2.73 millionOXFORD, United Kingdom, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sophos, …

CPO Magazine

“Since March 2023, Akira ransomware has impacted a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure entities in North America, Europe, and …

Axios

UnitedHealth's CEO is set to testify before Congress Wednesday about a ransomware attack on its business unit.

PR Newswire

PRNewswire/ — Ransomware and extortion incidents surged by 67% in 2023, according to NTT Security Holdings recently released 2024 Global Threat …

KXAN

Rate of Ransomware Attacks Falls Slightly, But Recovery Costs Hit $2.73 million. News provided by. Sophos Inc. Apr 30, 2024, 6:30 AM ET. OXFORD, …

Healthcare Dive

Ransomware, a type of malware that denies users access to their data until a ransom is paid, can have devastating impacts on hospitals, potentially …

eSchool News

It's crucial that school districts have robust, modern cybersecurity strategies in place to protect valuable information against ransomware.