Welcome to IT Pro's News in Review, a weekly bite-sized bulletin of the top tech stories of the week, for the week ending 13 May, 2022.
This week's stories:
- 29% of UK SMBs cancelled cyber insurance policies in 2021
- EE becomes first UK mobile operator to achieve significant 5G milestone
- Costa Rica declares state of emergency following Conti ransomware attack
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Microsoft unveils Maia 200 accelerator, claiming better performance per dollar than Amazon and GoogleNews The launch of Microsoft’s second-generation silicon solidifies its mission to scale AI workloads and directly control more of its infrastructure
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Infosys expands Swiss footprint with new Zurich officeNews The firm has relocated its Swiss headquarters to support partners delivering AI-led digital transformation
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There’s a dangerous new ransomware variant on the block – and cyber experts warn it’s flying under the radarNews The new DeadLock ransomware family is taking off in the wild, researchers warn
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Hacker offering US engineering firm data online after alleged breachNews Data relating to Tampa Electric Company, Duke Energy Florida, and American Electric Power was allegedly stolen
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Cybersecurity experts face 20 years in prison following ransomware campaignTwo men used their tech expertise to carry out ALPHV BlackCat ransomware attacks
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15-year-old revealed as key player in Scattered LAPSUS$ HuntersNews 'Rey' says he's trying to leave Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters and is prepared to cooperate with law enforcement
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The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group is targeting Zendesk customers – here’s what you need to knowNews The group appears to be infecting support and help-desk personnel with remote access trojans and other forms of malware
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Impact of Asahi cyber attack laid bare as company confirms 1.5 million customers exposedNews No ransom has been paid, said president and group CEO Atsushi Katsuki, and the company is restoring its systems
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The US, UK, and Australia just imposed sanctions on a Russian cyber crime group – 'we are exposing their dark networks and going after those responsible'News Media Land offers 'bulletproof' hosting services used for ransomware and DDoS attacks around the world
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A notorious ransomware group is spreading fake Microsoft Teams ads to snare victimsNews The Rhysida ransomware group is leveraging Trusted Signing from Microsoft to lend plausibility to its activities
