IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

May 4, 2024
NEWS

CISA warned 1750 organizations of ransomware vulnerabilities last year. Only half took action.

More than half of CISA's ransomware vulnerability warning pilot alerts were sent to government facilities, healthcare and public health organizations.

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Mounting global ransomware attacks significantly impact US | SC Media

CNBC reports that ransomware attacks around the world were noted by U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to have increased by up to …

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Ransom recovery costs reach $2.73 million – Help Net Security

Average ransomware recovery costs reached $2.73 million, and the average ransom payment has increased 500%.

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LAPD website goes offline; officials give no cause but say it's 'not Ransomware'

“I can tell you that it is not Ransomware,” Muniz said. A visit to the website simply produced a generic message saying, “Our services aren't …

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Ransomware attack turns legal attack. – CyberWire

A Texas operator of rehab facilities faces multiple lawsuits after a ransomware attack. Microsoft warns Android developers to steer clear of the …

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World's Largest Meat Company Pays $11M in Bitcoin Ransomware Attack – Yahoo News Singapore

JBS Holdings, the world's largest meat company by sales, paid $11 million in its May 30 bitcoin ransomware attack, attempting to avoid further …

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LAPD website goes offline; officials give no cause but say it's 'not Ransomware' – Yahoo

“I can tell you that it is not Ransomware,” Muniz said. A visit to the website simply produced a generic message saying, “Our services aren't …

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Hernando County has 'majority' of systems back online after ransomware attack | WFLA

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hernando County said on Friday that a “majority” of its systems were back online weeks after a ransomware attack caused …

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Global ransomware attacks grew by 53% in 2023: Almond Threat Landscape 2023-2024 – Wire19

Almond Threat Landscape 2023-2024 reveals insights into rising ransomware attacks, hackers dominating DDoS market and much more.

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US Firms Are Main Targets for Cyberattacks, Intelligence Chief Tells Senate – PYMNTS.com

ransomware gang crippled the U.S. healthcare system earlier this year. Witty said the company is working to determine why the server that was …

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