IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

ABC Chicago

After an Ascension health group hack, ransomware forced its Alexian Brothers, Illinois location to turn away some ambulances.

Healthcare Finance News

“Ascension, with the support of leading cybersecurity experts, worked around the clock over the weekend to respond to the ransomware incident …

Spiceworks

The Black Basta ransomware group has breached over 500 organizations in multiple countries. Find out more.

Axios

It can take weeks, if not months, for organizations to recover from ransomware attacks. Why it matters: Even if a ransom is paid, it takes time to …

National Cyber Security Centre

Ransomware is the key cyber threat facing UK organisations. In a ransomware attack, a cyber criminal group gains unauthorised access to an …

CSO Online

A ransomware-as-a-service operation known as Black Basta has grown to be one of the most prolific cybercrime threats over the past two years, …

ClickOnDetroit

How Ascension ransomware attack is affecting Michigan patients, appointments. Ascension hospitals and facilities across the country, including here in …

HealthITSecurity

The FBI, CISA, and HHS advised healthcare organizations to harden their systems to protect against Black Basta ransomware.

PC World

Ransomware has gone corporate. These attacks, which hold files and PCs hostage until there's a payout, may seem savage but behind the scenes, …

Crain’s Detroit Business

Nearly a week after Ascension discovered a ransomware attack within its systems, the system is still open for business, as long as you've got an …