IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Dark Reading

… approach to cybersecurity, not just in public/private partnerships, is key to fighting back against increasingly professional ransomware gangs.

TechRadar

When deploying ransomware on a target system, threat actors will almost always look to compromise the backups, too.

HealthTech Magazine

The FBI has warned the public about the threat of dual ransomware attacks. Here's what healthcare organizations need to know.

Law360

As the ransomware threat landscape rapidly evolves, in-house counsel should expect to face a number of challenging dynamics, including the need to …

Computer Weekly

In the wake of renewed calls for lawmakers to consider enacting legal bans on ransomware payments, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank weighs …

Yahoo Movies

An apparent ransomware attack on one of America's largest dental health insurers has compromised the personal information of almost nine million …

The Record by Recorded Future

The Rhysida ransomware gang took credit for the attack on March 21. The company initially told the SEC about a “cybersecurity incident” on March 10 …

The Wall Street Journal

So ransomware is basically a form of extortion where the hacker breaks into the computer network, renders virtually all the computers they can reach …

Utility Dive

… ransomware payments. Published April 1, 2024. David Jones's headshot … The rule would require covered entities to promptly report cyber disruptions …

Innovation Village

As organisations grapple with the escalating frequency of ransomware assaults, safeguarding backup systems has become a critical imperative in …