Ransomware
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320,000 school files published on dark web after attack on education platformNews Data from dozens of schools has been accessed after an attack on the Trading with Schools platform
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Cyber researchers issue warning over 'hybrid AI' ransomware capabilities after attacks on schoolsNews A campaign by the 3AM ransomware group saw hackers wage AI-automated attacks
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Ransomware attacks on government agencies have surged 91% in a yearNews Comparitech has observed a rise in ransomware attacks against government organizations
By Nicole Kobie Published
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5 RaaS groups that should be on businesses’ radarsIn-depth We asked researchers which five RaaS groups businesses should be concerned about, along with some steps firms should take to mitigate the threat...
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Two groups account for a third of UK ransomware attacksNews Data from Cohesity has revealed that Europe has become a primary target as the number of US ransomware attacks declines
By Emma Woollacott Published
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16-year-old boy arrested for masterminding KillSec ransomware groupNews Police have taken control of KillSec's leak site, securing at least 110 terabytes of data against further unauthorized access
By Emma Woollacott Published
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ShinyHunters claims it hacked Clop ransomware rivalNews An attack on the cyber crime gang could prove dangerous for previous victims of data leaks, experts have warned
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Warning issued over Gunra ransomware gang as attacks ramp up globallyNews Recruiting pen testers and 'ethical' hackers, the group targets known vulnerabilities in internet-facing devices
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Companies are still paying ransoms to cyber criminals despite official adviceNews A Proofpoint survey found evolving ransomware techniques and the use of AI is exacerbating the situation for victims
By Nicole Kobie Published
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This one cyber crime group accounted for nearly a fifth of all ransomware attacks in JuneNews The Gentlemen, a ransomware a service operator, now accounts for 17% of published attacks
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Ransomware negotiator-turned cyber criminal jailed after working with hackers to extort clientsNews Angelo Martino was supposed to be negotiating on behalf of victims, but was secretly working for ransomware operators
By Emma Woollacott Published
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