IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Security Boulevard

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attacker. The history of …

BBC

The former chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre says it is a “serious” ransomware attack.

Evening Standard

It's the more serious type of ransomware where the system just doesn't work. “So, if you're working in healthcare in this trust, you're just not …

The Washington Post

Ransomware involves criminals paralyzing computer systems with malware, then demanding money to release them. Ransomware is the costliest and most …

Spiceworks

A ransomware attack on Synnovis disrupted pathology services at London hospitals, affecting Guy's and St Thomas', as well as King's College …

Dark Reading

A ransomware attack this week on UK healthcare provider Synnovis has forced several London hospitals to cancel services and surgeries, …

Digital Health

Synnovis CEO Mark Dollar has confirmed that a ransomware attack has interrupted pathology IT systems, causing patient activity to be cancelled.

BankInfoSecurity

According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the BianLian ransomware group has targeted U.S. and Australian critical …

Infosecurity Magazine

A ransomware attack on a supplier of pathology services has forced leading London hospitals to cancel operations and divert emergency patients.

TMJ4

Leaders at Ascension released an update on its response to a ransomware attack that began in early May, calling the developments a “turning point.