Ransomware

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Private U.S. Firms May Soon Need to Report Hacks and Ransomware Payments

The Senate passes a cybersecurity package that would require companies to report any damaging hacks and ransomware payments to the government.

Staff Reporter Mar 8, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Organized Crime Racket Running Ransomware Attacks on MNCs Arrested in Russia

over 426 million rubles, including in cryptocurrency, 600 thousand US dollars, 500 thousand euros, as well as computer equipment, crypto wallets used to commit crimes, 20 premium cars purchased with money obtained from crime were seized.

Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Virginia Fighting Malware Infusion; Legislature Working on Backup IT System

With the General Assembly preparing to convene on Wednesday for a 60-day session, legislative agencies are running their websites and computer systems on a backup IT network to bypass malware implanted in a ransomware attack that crippled them last month.

Staff Reporter Jan 12, 2022 3 min read Cybersecurity

Australian Taxation Office Locks Online Accounts Following a Ransomware Attack

The South Australian government is one of the biggest customers to have been caught up in the data breach, with Treasurer Rob Lucas earlier this week confirming nearly 80,000 public servants have been impacted.

Staff Reporter Dec 18, 2021 3 min read News

Ottawa Releases Ransomware Playbook to Help Canadian Organization Fight Attacks

During a ransomware attack, cybercriminals use malicious software to encrypt, steal, or delete data, then demand a ransom payment to restore it. Ransomware can have severe impacts including core business downtime, permanent data loss, intellectual property theft, privacy breaches, reputational damage and expensive recovery costs.

Staff Reporter Dec 13, 2021 2 min read Cybersecurity

Australia’s Cyberwar Against Ransomware Hit by a Skills Shortage

The Morrison government has announced plans to add 100 additional personnel to the Australian Federal Police to target cybercriminals. But the catch is, they should hire from the same talent pool the private companies woo.