Tag: ransomware
Most security professionals believe remote workers face weak security risk
A survey has found a majority of IT security professionals believe remote workers face bigger security risks due to being isolated from their companies’ security teams.
Significant cyberattack shuts down Covid-19 vaccine portal in Lazio
The operations of a Lazio-based Covid-19 vaccination registration system have been brought to a standstill after a cyberattack shut down its system.
Ransomware attacks climb dramatically in first half of 2021
A mid-year report by internet security company SonicWall has found the number of ransomware attacks in H1 2021 has already outperformed the entire year of 2020.
Microsoft underlines heightened concern from call centre ransomware scheme
Microsoft has claimed a ransomware campaign employing bogus call centers to trick victims into downloading malware may be more dangerous than previously thought.
Kapalya receives grant for its encryption management solution
Kapalya, an encryption management platform, has received a $256,000 grant from the US’ National Science Foundation (NSF).
US introduces ransomware safety site, offers incentives for hacker tips
The US government has unveiled a new website designed to provide businesses with greater knowledge of the threat posed by ransomware to their companies.
US launches inter-agency task force to tackle ransomware wave
The US government has introduced a new interagency task force aimed at combating the increasing challenge of ransomware on the United States.
REvil ransomware group sites go dark following string of attacks
The Russian-speaking REvil ransomware gang has seen its sites go dark, a few days after it claimed responsibility for the massive cyberattack of US IT provider Kaseya.
US Senate confirms ex-National Security Agency official as CISA director
The US Senate has confirmed Jen Easterly as the new director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Interpol calls for police, industry unity against possible ‘ransomware pandemic’
Interpol has urged police agencies and industry partners to unite to prevent a possible ransomware pandemic from taking hold.
