US gov’t warns against paying off ransomware attackers
Companies facilitating ransomware payments run the risk of facing stern penalties for violating US regulations
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Ray‑Ban parent company reportedly suffers major ransomware attack
There is no evidence that cybercriminals were also able to steal customer data
Small and medium‑sized businesses: Big targets for ransomware attacks
Why are SMBs a target for ransomware-wielding gangs and what can they do to protect themselves against cyber-extortion?
Argentine telecom company hit by major ransomware attack
Telecom Argentina says it has contained the attack and regained access to its systems without paying up
WannaCryptor remains a global threat three years on
WannaCryptor is still alive and kicking, so much so that it sits atop the list of the most commonly detected ransomware families
Hospitals in US, Australia hobbled by ransomware
The incidents send medical staff back to the days of pen and paper
Ransomware wave hits 23 towns in Texas
The attack, which has victimized mostly smaller local governments, is thought to have been unleashed by a single threat actor
Android ransomware is back
ESET researchers discover a new Android ransomware family that attempts to spread to victims’ contacts and deploys some unusual tricks
South African power company battles ransomware attack
The power utility appears to be well on track to a swift recovery following an attack that ultimately left some people without electricity
Two US cities opt to pay $1m to ransomware operators
A few days apart, two cities in Florida cave in to extortionists’ demands in hopes of restoring access to municipal computer systems
Ransomware and the enterprise: A new white paper
Ransomware remains a serious threat and this new white paper explains what enterprises need to know, and do, to reduce risk
ESET releases new decryptor for Syrian victims of GandCrab ransomware
ESET experts have created a new decryption tool that can be used by Syrian victims of the GandCrab ransomware. It is based on a set of keys recently released by the malware operators
Bristol airport takes flight screens offline after apparent ransomware attack
The screens in “key locations” are back up and running again, while the airport paid no ransom to return its systems to working order
Attackers grab hold of PGA of America files, demand ransom
The golf association is said to have had little success with restoring access to its files so far
WannaCryptor: The curious tale of a ravenous cryptoworm
Do you still remember how WannaCryptor ran its – winding – course? It was a tale that revealed a number of intriguing plot lines amid the ransomworm’s numerous twists and turns.
12 months on, what are the lessons learned from WannaCryptor?
Time does fly! It feels like only yesterday that a new strain of hitherto little-known malware achieved celebrity status among global ransomware campaigns
Ransomware runs rampant in 2017, Verizon report finds
Social engineering attacks that involve pretexting nearly tripled on an annual basis while phishing simulations show that curiosity gets the better of 4% of people.
This ransomware wants you to play, not pay
An unusual ransomware request has been uncovered by researchers.
WannaCryptor said to reappear, hitting Boeing’s computers
The notorious ransomware prompted fears that aircraft production could be impacted
City of Atlanta computers held hostage in ransomware attack
City officials confirm that Atlanta is dealing with a cyberattack that has locked down some internal systems and is holding them hostage using ransomware.