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Several hospitals still counting the cost of widespread ransomware attack
The 16 hospitals struck down by ransomware last week are still dealing with the fallout from the attack. The healthcare facilities…
Ransomware groups claim responsibility for double-attack on Yamaha
Music giant Yamaha’s Canadian division has experienced a compromise on two different fronts, both related to ransomware. In an attack which…
Tampa General Hospital half thwarts ransomware attack, but still loses patient data
The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group….
Estée Lauder targeted by Cl0p and BlackCat ransomware groups
Estée Lauder is currently at the heart of a compromise storm, revealing a major security issue via a Security Exchange Commission…
Ransomware making big money through “big game hunting”
Ransomware generates big money for the groups behind it, with new research confirming (some) of the scale of the problem. Chainalysis,…
How kids pay the price for ransomware attacks on education
Modern ransomware attacks are as much about stealing data and threatening to leak it as they are about encrypting data. Which…
Ransomware attackers email bemused students as leverage for a payout
The University of Manchester has fallen victim to a ransomware gang, who are currently applying an interesting twist to their attack….
Black Cat ransomware group wants $4.5m from Reddit or will leak stolen files
The ramifications of a Reddit breach which occurred back in February are now being felt, with the attackers threatening to leak…
US dangles $10 million reward for information about Cl0p ransomware gang
The US Department of State’s national security rewards program, Rewards for Justice (RFJ), is offering a reward of up to $10…