IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Infosecurity Magazine

Security researchers at Kaspersky have unveiled research into the activities of the notorious ransomware group known as Cuba.

Infosecurity Magazine

The report highlights the complex supply chain involved in ransomware attacks, requiring a more holistic approach to be taken by governments.

The Record by Recorded Future

Sri Lanka's government email network was hit by a ransomware attack that wiped months of data from thousands of email accounts, including ones …

FinTech Global

Interestingly, ransomware, which has been a staple concern, is now relegated to third place (29%) after phishing attacks (35%).

Casino.org

Per SEC rules, MGM must tell investors if it pays a ransomware demand following cyber attack.

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft says an initial access broker known for working with ransomware groups has recently switched to Microsoft Teams phishing attacks to …

BetaNews

Ransomware, at only 15 percent, is ranked among the least common incidents being seen by businesses. Brian Martin, head of product development, …

Redmondmag.com

Fighting Ransomware: Team Roles and Responsibilities. From hyper-focused zero-day attacks to broad-sweeping supply chain breaches, bad actors share …

Bdaily

Furthermore, APTs and targeted attacks were cited by almost 20% of respondents as the fourth most frequent cybersecurity incident, ahead of ransomware …

The Record by Recorded Future

The true count of ransomware incidents is a known unknown for officials trying to figure out how to tackle the problem. Victims are not obliged to …