IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

The property tax appraisal district in Tarrant County, Texas, says a network disruption on Thursday resulted from a criminal ransomware attack.

Star-Telegram

The Tarrant Appraisal District said Friday that it had been the victim of a criminal ransomware attack, a day after its revamped website crashed …

Security Magazine

Ransomware protection is top of mind for both CXOs and practitioners but most organizations continue to struggle in the wake of attacks.

WFAA

“Our investigation has confirmed that the Tarrant Appraisal District has been the victim of a criminal ransomware attack. We have reported this …

Technology Magazine

Cyber threats continue to increase in volume and severity. Thales' report paints an alarming picture of the ransomware threat, with over 27% more …

Yahoo

“The specific type of scam that will lock your computer up unless you pay a ransom is called ransomware,” Delcambre said. ADVERTISEMENT.

Dallas Morning News

The Tarrant Appraisal District was the victim of a criminal ransomware attack. It's unclear what data may have been taken or how many residents …

The Record by Recorded Future

Illinois' Henry County has been dealing with a wide-ranging cyberattack since March 18, and nearby Monmouth College reported a ransomware attack …

IT Security Guru

… ransomware attacks' monetary, operational and reputational impact. The halting of business operations, loss of vast amounts of sensitive data and …

Yahoo

The Tarrant Appraisal District said Friday that it had been the victim of a criminal ransomware attack. “We have reported this incident to the …