IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

January 26, 2024
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NCSC Warns That AI is Already Being Used by Ransomware Gangs | Tripwire

… taking advantage of artificial intelligence and that the volume and impact of threats – including ransomware – will increase in the next two years.

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systematic restoration work continues after the ransomware attack – first customer … – Tietoevry

Tietoevry Corporation PRESS RELEASE 25 January 2024 1:15 p.m.,EET The ransomware attack on one of Tietoevry's data centers in Sweden took place …

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Emerging AI tech amplifies ransomware dangers, NCSC warns – FinTech Global

In a report by the NCSC, a warning has been issued about the growing threat of ransomware amplified by AI advancements.

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How ransomware attacks at Kansas City hospitals threaten your privacy and health

Ransomware attacks against hospitals are on the rise, including in the Kansas City metro. Patients face lost privacy and danger to health.

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New ransomware report reveals 80% victim increase in 2023

GuidePoint Security's latest ransomware report highlights an alarming 80% surge in victim numbers in 2023, with the number of victims nearly …

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Call centers impacted, services continue after ransomware attack hits KCATA early Tuesday

Kansas City area customers won't see much of an impact after a ransomware attack hit KCATA early Tuesday, the authority said in a news release.

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AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC – SecurityBrief Asia

Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security …

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2023 marked an 80 percent increase in ransomware activity – BetaNews

The latest annual report from the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed 63 distinct ransomware groups using encryption, …

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Sweden Riksbank Turns to Police After Ransomware Hits Tietoevry – Bloomberg

Sweden's central bank has filed a police report after some of its IT systems were rendered inaccessible by a ransomware attack that has crippled …

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Local governments in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Missouri dealing with ransomware

Multiple local governments are dealing with cyberattacks, including ransomware incidents, this week, causing outages and problems for county …

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