Ransomware


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Kaseya supply-chain attack: What we know so far

Kaseya supply-chain attack: What we know so far

Kaseya supply-chain attack: What we know so far

As news breaks about the supply-chain ransomware attack against Kaseya's IT management software, here’s what we know so far

Cameron Camp03 Jul 2021


5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes

5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes

5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes

By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail – here’s what you can do today to minimize the impact of a potential ransomware attack in the future

Cameron Camp18 Jun 2021


US gov’t warns against paying off ransomware attackers

US gov’t warns against paying off ransomware attackers

US gov’t warns against paying off ransomware attackers

Companies facilitating ransomware payments run the risk of facing stern penalties for violating US regulations

Amer Owaida06 Oct 2020


Ray-Ban parent company reportedly suffers major ransomware attack

Ray-Ban parent company reportedly suffers major ransomware attack

Ray-Ban parent company reportedly suffers major ransomware attack

There is no evidence that cybercriminals were also able to steal customer data

Amer Owaida24 Sep 2020


UK University suffers cyberattack, ransomware gang claims responsibility

UK University suffers cyberattack, ransomware gang claims responsibility

UK University suffers cyberattack, ransomware gang claims responsibility

The cyber-incident takes most of the university’s systems offline and officials estimate that the institution will take weeks to recover

Amer Owaida09 Sep 2020


Small and medium-sized businesses: Big targets for ransomware attacks

Small and medium-sized businesses: Big targets for ransomware attacks

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?

Amer Owaida07 Aug 2020


Argentine telecom company hit by major ransomware attack

Argentine telecom company hit by major ransomware attack

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

Juan Manuel Harán21 Jul 2020


WannaCryptor remains a global threat three years on

WannaCryptor remains a global threat three years on

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

Amer Owaida12 May 2020


Hospitals in US, Australia hobbled by ransomware

Hospitals in US, Australia hobbled by ransomware

Hospitals in US, Australia hobbled by ransomware

The incidents send medical staff back to the days of pen and paper

Amer Owaida03 Oct 2019