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Can You Predict the Likelihood of a Ransomware Attack? Yes, You Can

November 16, 2021

Since ransomware attacks have evolved from a ‘spray and pray’ tactic to a meticulously planned event, businesses need to be better prepared. What is the missing link that can nudge a novice business towards becoming a cybersecurity grandmaster with foresight and adequate visibility across security vulnerabilities?

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Ransomware Attack on Papua New Guinea Government Freezes Much-Needed Foreign Aid

November 3, 2021

Some threat actors are still willing to take whatever opportunities they can find. A recent ransomware attack on the developing and mostly-rural Papua New Guinea illustrates this.

Close-up back view of tired frustrated doctor in blue medical uniform showing ransomware attack

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Ransomware Attack on Springhill Medical Center Leads to a Negligent Homicide Investigation After a Baby Dies

October 7, 2021

Lawsuit alleges that Springhill Medical Center was responsible for the death of a baby after ransomware attack prevented doctors from monitoring the baby's heartbeat during delivery.

Company signboard Olympus on building showing ransomware attack

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Olympus Suffers a Suspected BlackMatter Ransomware Attack

September 23, 2021

Japanese tech giant Olympus suffered a suspected BlackMatter ransomware attack in early August that disrupted operations in its European, Middle East, and African operations.

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Ransomware Is Too Easy for Criminals; Let’s Make It Harder

August 24, 2021

Holding companies legally accountable, sharing information, and creating shared security standards won’t completely eradicate ransomware attacks. But they will make it considerably harder to carry out those attacks successfully.

Padlock with metal chain hooked and locked across computer keyboard showing ransomware attack and need for extended detection and response

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Is Your Business Prepared to Stop a Ransomware Attack?

August 19, 2021

To stop a ransomware attack, you need the capability to detect threats and take action against them before they ever impact your business. Utilizing services such as extended detection and response (XDR) can provide round-the-clock monitoring from a team of cybersecurity experts.

Close up of hacker hand stealing data from laptop showing ransomware attack by LockBit Ransomware gang

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Accenture Downplays the LockBit Ransomware Attack That Reportedly Encrypted 2,500 Computers, Leaking 6 Terabytes of Data

August 18, 2021

Accenture said the LockBit ransomware attack that reportedly encrypted at least 2,500 computers and leaked 6 terabytes of data had no impact on its operations.

Raw fresh beef ribs are on a metal shelf showing ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure

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Are Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Becoming a Cybercrime Trend? Meat Processing Giant JBS, Colonial Pipeline May Only Be the Beginning

June 7, 2021

A ransomware attack once again caused a serious blow to a critical segment of the US economy last week. This time it was the food supply … these attacks demonstrate that critical infrastructure is not only a vulnerable but also viable target.

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Ransomware Attack Reported at Insurance Giant AXA One Week After It Changes Cyber Insurance Policies in France

May 25, 2021

AXA made news earlier in the month for opting to drop ransomware payment coverage from new cyber insurance policies in France. Operations in Asia were subsequently hit by a ransomware attack.

Close up view of a pipeline running over snowy terrain near an energy plant showing ransomware attack on fuel pipeline

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Colonial Fuel Pipeline Ransomware Attack That Caused Gas Shortages in Eastern U.S. May Be the Work of Amateurs

May 12, 2021

When the first reports of the Colonial fuel pipeline attack appeared, it was natural to assume the worst but an investigation by the FBI has fingered a ransomware-as-a-service operator rather than a known state-backed group.

Ransomware Attack

Can You Predict the Likelihood of a Ransomware Attack? Yes, You Can

Ransomware Attack on Papua New Guinea Government Freezes Much-Needed Foreign Aid

Ransomware Attack on Springhill Medical Center Leads to a Negligent Homicide Investigation After a Baby Dies

Olympus Suffers a Suspected BlackMatter Ransomware Attack

Ransomware Is Too Easy for Criminals; Let’s Make It Harder

Is Your Business Prepared to Stop a Ransomware Attack?

Accenture Downplays the LockBit Ransomware Attack That Reportedly Encrypted 2,500 Computers, Leaking 6 Terabytes of Data

Are Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Becoming a Cybercrime Trend? Meat Processing Giant JBS, Colonial Pipeline May Only Be the Beginning

Ransomware Attack Reported at Insurance Giant AXA One Week After It Changes Cyber Insurance Policies in France

Colonial Fuel Pipeline Ransomware Attack That Caused Gas Shortages in Eastern U.S. May Be the Work of Amateurs

A Wave of AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Hits Numerous South Korean Banks, Exposing Sensitive PII

Hackers Abuse Custom GPT Instances on chatgpt.com to Distribute ClickFix Malware

AI Coding Agents Habitually Leak Thousands of Private Developer Screenshots to Public Repositories

FTC Investigation Into AI Safety Issues Escalates as Trump Puts DoJ Charges for Frontier AI Developers On the Table