IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

June 23, 2023
NEWS

Avast, Norton Parent Latest Victim of MOVEit Ransomware Attacks – Dark Reading

The company stated that it was affected by a ransomware attack in response to inquiries, confirming that personal information such as names, addresses …

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A last line of defense against ransomware – Blocks and Files

Ransomware cyber-crime remains “by far” the most common tactic employed by cyber criminals, with this type of attack launched approximately every …

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British law firms warned to upgrade cyberdefenses against ransomware attacks

Among the case studies highlighted in the report was a ransomware attack on Tuckers Solicitors in 2020. “The attacker … managed to exfiltrate data …

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Dole says February ransomware attack breached data of almost 3900 US workers

Dole says February ransomware attack breached data of almost 3,900 US workers. The fresh produce giant disclosed the data security impact in a filing …

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How to Plan for and Survive a Ransomware Attack – Infosecurity Magazine

As ransomware operators shift their focus to causing maximum disruption, businesses must build their resilience to cyberattacks.

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10 banks alleged victims of ransomware attacks on file transfer software – American Banker

Ransomware gang Cl0p is currently threatening 50 companies with releasing data it stole from them late last month.

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State and Local Government Should Follow FBI Guidance for Thwarting Ransomware

Governments are among the top victims of ransomware. Because they are obligated to provide public services and cannot afford the paralysis that …

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S3 Ep140: So you think you know ransomware? – Naked Security

Think you know ransomware? Megaupload, 11 years on. ASUS warns of critical router bugs. MOVEit mayhem Part III. No audio player below? Listen directly …

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Australia discloses data compromise following ransomware attack against law firm

Numerous Australian government agencies and other entities were reportedly compromised as a result of an ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware attack against …

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Russian National Arrested in LockBit Ransomware Campaign Against U.S., Foreign Businesses

Federal law enforcement has apprehended a Russian national for the LockBit ransomware and other cyberattacks.

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