IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Axios

Hospitals are often at a disadvantage against ransomware gangs, and the wrong move can have deadly consequences. Why it matters: Ransomware …

TechRadar

New analysis from Symantec has revealed a significant increase in the number of ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2024.

EdScoop

For ransomware, universities are paying more. With rising chances of having their data encrypted or backups compromised, higher education …

Business Insider

Ransomware attacks can harm companies' operations and customer confidence. · The FBI advises against paying hackers, but negotiators can help …

The SeaTac Blog

The attack, which occurred Aug. 24, 2024, was confirmed to be a ransomware incident perpetrated by the “Rhysida” criminal organization. The attack led …

Auburn Examiner

On Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, the Port of Seattle released additional details about a cyberattack – which turned out to be ransomware – that …

FOX 13 Seattle

Initial system outages were quickly identified as part of the ransomware attack, which led to diligent and swift isolation of critical systems to …

GeekWire

Criminal enterprises and nation-states are typically responsible for ransomware attacks, which usually involve hackers who leverage credentials or …

The B-Town (Burien) Blog

… ransomware – that disrupted its technology systems last month. The attack, which occurred Aug. 24, 2024, was confirmed to be a ransomware incident …

The Seattle Times

The ransomware group Rhysida was also behind the British Library cyberattack. Port of Seattle officials say they have no intent of paying the …