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Aussie Police Identify Russian Hackers Blackmailing Medibank
Australian police know identify of Russian criminals conducting blackmail of Australian medical records including abortions
7 Ways to Maximise MSSP Effectiveness
Matt Lawrence, Head of Defensive Security at JUMPSEC, highlights the challenges organisations face when detecting and responding to cyber threats, and how to ensure maximum value from your MSSP.
Ransomware Remains Top Cyber Threat To Businesses, Deep Instinct Finds
Cyber risks. New threat report from Deep Instinct identifies gang changes, new tactics, and new victims during 2022
Australian Defence Contractor Hit By Ransomware
Ransomware attack on defence communications platform ForceNet is latest high-profile cyber incident to hit Australian organisations
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Wireless Security
Discover solutions for the key security challenges facing businesses as they expand their use of wireless technologies. Sonicwall’s recent report revealed that IoT malware soared by 134% in the UK. Learn how businesses should build int ...
Hackers Deleted Hotel Chain Data ‘For Fun’
Hackers who attacked Intercontinental hotel operator IHG earlier this month say they deleted corporate data after failed ransomware attack
US DoJ Charges Three Iranians With Hack, Extortion Scheme
America charges three Iranian nationals for alleged scheme to hack and extort multiple US critical infrastructure providers
InterContinental Hotels Suffers Cyberattack
British owner of Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza - InterContinental Hotels Group - confirms “unauthorised access” to systems
Cuba Ransomware Hackers Claim Montenegro Government Attack
Responsibility for ongoing ransomware attack in the country has been claimed by Cuba gang, as local officials blame Russia
South Staffordshire Water Confirms Hacker Attack
Clop ransomware gang mistakenly claims to have hacked London's principle water supplier, but South Staffordshire Water confirms compromise
NHS Software Supplier Confirms Ransomware Attack
NHS software supplier Advanced confirms disruption to 111 and other services was caused by ransomware, as it warns recovery could take weeks
Cisco Admits ‘Security Incident’ After Breach Of Corporate Network
Yanluowang ransomware hackers claim credit for compromise of Cisco's corporate network in May, while Cisco says no sensitive data was taken
NHS Works To Restore 111 System After Cyber-Attack Causes Delays
NHS digital supplier says impact of cyber-attack on 111 hotline may only be resolved this week as 'security issue' causes delays to some services
Sophos Sees Surge Of Ransomware Attacks Against Education Sector
Education sector is battling a significant increase in the number of ransomware attacks, and in some cases is taking months to recover
Yodel Confirms Cyberattack Disrupting UK Deliveries
Was it ransomware? UK-based delivery company Yodel confirms operational disruption of its delivery business, due to cyberattack
Lincoln College Shuts Permanently After Ransomware Attack
After 157 years in existence, Lincoln College in the US to close its doors permanently after failing to recover from devastating ransomware attack
Agricultural Equipment Maker Hit By Ransomware Attack
Agricultural equipment maker AGCO hit by ransomware attack that disrupts operations, affects tractor sales during critical planting period
Ransomware Attacks On The Decline, Corvus Insurance Finds
Declining ransomware attacks? New research from Corvus Insurance says reports of ransomware attacks are down, with payout totals also declining
Nebulon Touts Rapid Ransomware Recovery Solution
Combined server and storage system from Nebulon is claimed to deliver a four minute ransomware recovery solution for businesses
Oxford Teenager Arrested In Lapsus$ Crackdown
City of London police arrest seven people, including a 16 year old from Oxford, over suspected connections to Lapsus$ hacking group
Microsoft Investigates After Lapsus$ Hack Claim
Lapsus$ strikes again? Redmond investigating claims that Brazilian-based hacking group Lapsus$ leaked 37GB of its source code
Samsung Admits Hackers Stole Source Code
Hackers have stole 190GB of internal company data at Samsung, and gained access to some source code of Galaxy branded devices
Nvidia Admits Data Breach, Exposing Staff And Company Data – Report
Data stolen from GPU powerhouse Nvidia has been leaked online, amid media reports that it has suffered a ransomware attack
Toyota’s Manufacturing Shuts Down After Cyberattack
Toyota halts manufacturing at all 14 factories in Japan, after a suspected ransomware cyberattack at supplier Kojima Industries Corp
Three quarters Of Ransomware Payments Go To Russian Hackers
Roughly 74 percent of all ransomware revenue in 2021 was sent to Russian-linked cyber-criminals, Chainalysis research has discovered
Vodafone Portugal Networks Still Down After ‘Malicious’ Cyberattack
Vodafone Portugal's 4G and 5G mobile networks knocked offline by cyberattack, that also impacted fixed-line, TV, SMS and other services
Ransomware Attack On KP Snacks Prompts Shortage Warning
Cyberattack on KP Snacks has seen it issue a warning of shortages of crisps and peanuts in British shops over the coming months
UK Government Launches First Ever Cyber Security Strategy
Cyber Security Strategy officially launched for the UK, to protect online digital services and British businesses from cyber attacks
Russia’s FSB Arrests REvil Ransomware Gang Members
Russian security services raid 25 premises and arrest 14 individuals charged with running notorious REvil ransomware gang, amidst tensions with US