ransomware

International ransomware gangs are evolving their techniques. The next generation of hackers will target weaknesses in cryptocurrencies

International ransomware gangs are evolving their techniques. The next generation of hackers will target weaknesses in cryptocurrencies: Shutterstock/JLStock In May 2023, the Dallas City Government was hugely disrupted by a ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks are so-called because the hackers behind them encrypt vital data and demand a ransom in order to get the information decrypted. …

Cybercrime insurance is making the ransomware problem worse

Cybercrime insurance is making the ransomware problem worse: Many businesses simply choose to pay a ransom than suffer the consequences of a cyber attack Zephyr_p/Shutterstock Cybercrime insurance is making the ransomware problem worse During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was another outbreak in cyberspace: a digital epidemic driven by ransomware. Several organisations worldwide fell victim to …

Nations reveal ransomware pain at US-led summit

South Africa in the news: Nations reveal ransomware pain at US-led summit: A digital “disaster” in Germany, growing attacks in the United Arab Emirates and even Israel announcing a blitz underway: nations disclosed their struggle Wednesday against cyber-extortionists at a …: “South Africa” – BingNews While Haiti weeps, whither black solidarity? – Part 2: Although …

Fallout continues from biggest global ransomware attack

South Africa in the news: Fallout continues from biggest global ransomware attack: The single biggest global ransomware attack yet continues to bite as details emerge on how the Russia-linked gang responsible breached the company whose software was the conduit.: “South Africa” – BingNews COVID-19 in SA: 12,513 new cases, 331 deaths: The number of daily …

Fallout continues from biggest global ransomware attack

South Africa in the news: Fallout continues from biggest global ransomware attack: The single biggest global ransomware attack yet continues to bite as details emerge on how the Russia-linked gang responsible breached the company whose software was the conduit.: “South Africa” – BingNews Elliot Daly claims he has persuaded Stuart Hogg to support England at …

Inside a ransomware attack: how dark webs of cybercriminals collaborate to pull one off

Inside a ransomware attack: how dark webs of cybercriminals collaborate to pull one off: BeeBright/Shutterstock In their Carbis Bay communique, the G7 announced their intention to work together to tackle ransomware groups. Days later, US president Joe Biden met with Russian president Vladimir Putin, where an extradition process to bring Russian cybercriminals to justice in …

Coronavirus live news: Japan prefectures to declare emergency; Ireland’s health IT systems suffer ransomware attack

South Africa in the news: Coronavirus live news: Japan prefectures to declare emergency; Ireland’s health IT systems suffer ransomware attack: Japan to declare state of emergency in three more prefectures; Ireland says vaccine programme will be unaffected by IT shutdown …: “South Africa” – BingNews British Lions will play South Africa tour behind closed doors …

Ransomware gangs are running riot – paying them off doesn’t help

Ransomware gangs are running riot – paying them off doesn’t help: Jaruwan Jaiyangyuen/Shutterstock In the past five years, ransomware attacks have evolved from rare misfortunes into common and disruptive threats. Hijacking the IT systems of organisations and forcing them to pay a ransom in order to reclaim them, cybercriminals are freely extorting millions of pounds …

Microsoft open sourcing its C++ library, Cloudera's open source data platform, new tools to remove leaked passwords on GitHub and combat ransomware, and more open source news

Microsoft open sourcing its C++ library, Cloudera's open source data platform, new tools to remove leaked passwords on GitHub and combat ransomware, and more open source news: In this edition of our open source news roundup, we take a look Cloudera’s open source data platform, Microsoft open sourcing its C++ library, new tools to beef …

Hackers are making personalised ransomware to target the most profitable and vulnerable

Hackers are making personalised ransomware to target the most profitable and vulnerable: Andrey Popov/Shutterstock Once a piece of ransomware has got hold of your valuable information, there is very little you can do to get it back other than accede to the attacker’s demands. Ransomware, a type of malware that holds a computer to ransom, …

NHS ransomware cyber-attack was preventable

NHS ransomware cyber-attack was preventable: DD Images/Shutterstock In a matter of hours, the NHS was effectively placed on lockdown with computer systems being held ransom and further machines powered down to prevent the spread of malware. Critical patient information has been inaccessible and several hospitals urged people to avoid accident and emergency departments, except in …