IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

CBC

In a statement on Tuesday, the chain said it had been the victim of a ransomware attack, and that cybercriminals on the dark web were threatening to …

Vancouver Sun

A ransomware gang is threatening to release confidential data it claims to have stolen from London Drugs if it isn't paid $25M by Thursday.

Becker’s Hospital Review

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that hackers place on victims' servers, locking them out of their systems and encrypting data until a …

Examiner-Enterprise

Ascension transitions to manual systems amid last week's ransomware attack · Ascension St. John hospitals, physician offices, and care sites across …

KUT.org

A ransomware attack has rendered multiple digital technology systems integral to the hospital's typical operations inaccessible.

Becker’s Hospital Review

“Learn about the recent ransomware attack on Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital and the steps they are taking to recover and protect patient …

Cyber Daily

Microsoft has warned of hackers using its client management tool to initiate ransomware attacks.

SC Magazine

Major U.S. oil and fuel distributor Atlas Oil has been claimed to be compromised by the Black Basta ransomware operation, which purportedly stole …

SC Media UK

A major overhaul of how the UK responds to ransomware attacks is being considered, with a public consultation due next month.

JD Supra

For cyber incidents and ransomware payments, a covered entity must report: A description of the incident or ransomware attack, including pertinent …