Latest headlines from security outlets
Collected every two hours from specialised publications — each link leads to the original article.
Linux Ransomware à¢Â Notorious Cases and Ways to Prote
The ransomware plague has been the talk of the cybersecurity town since the emergence of CryptoLocker back in 2013 - and these attacks are increasingly targeti…
Honda Discloses Cyber Attack On Its Network ' Ransomware Attack Suspected
Joining the list of ransomware attack victims, now comes Honda. While Honda has merely disclosed a cyber attack on itsHonda Discloses Cyber Attack On Its Netwo…
Michigan State University Suffered Ransomware Attack
Continuing with the ransomware attacks, this time, the attackers have targeted the educational sector. Reportedly, Michigan State University has sufferedMichig…
Cloud Backups Aren't Always Safe Against Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks have inflicted billions of dollars of damage on internet users and companies. And that's only during the lastCloud Backups Aren't Always Saf…
UK Fintech Company Finastra Went Down After Ransomware Attack
Amidst lockdown due to the global pandemic, UK-based firm Finastra has suffered a ransomware attack. The fintech company halted itsUK Fintech Company Finastra …
US Department of Homeland Warns Of Ransomware Attacks After Pipeline Operations Affected
US Department of Homeland has issued an alert regarding the threat of ransomware attacks. DHS warns about it after aUS Department of Homeland Warns Of Ransomwa…
Ragnarok Ransomware Exploits Citrix Vulnerability To Target Vulnerable Servers
Here is another incident to reemphasize the need for patching the serious Citrix vulnerability (CVE-2019-19781). A new ransomware called RagnarokRagnarok Ranso…
New York Airport Paid Ransomware Demand After Suffering Sodinokibi Attack
The GandCrab's replacement Sodinokibi has been into the news a lot recently. The evil (or REvil) ransomware has hit numerousNew York Airport Paid Ransomware De…
One More Threat For Organizations ' The Ako Ransomware
After Sodinokibi, DeathRansom, Clop, and SNAKE, now comes the Ako ransomware. Like most others, this malware also targets businesses andOne More Threat For Org…
SNAKE Ransomware ' A New Threat For Businesses In Town
The departure of GandCrab has triggered the arrival of new ransomware variants in the realm of cybersecurity. Recently, researchers haveSNAKE Ransomware ' A Ne…
New Clop Ransomware Variant Kills 663 Windows Processes Including Windows 10 Apps
A new variant of ransomware from the CryptoMix family is active in the wild. As discovered by researchers, the newNew Clop Ransomware Variant Kills 663 Windows…
US Maritime Facility Suffered Ryuk Ransomware Attack
It hasn't been a while since we heard of theÂRyuk ransomware attack at the City of New Orleans. And now,US Maritime Facility Suffered Ryuk Ransomware Attack on…
Maastricht University Discloses Ransomware Attack Affecting All Systems
Extending the list of ransomware victims, now joins the Maastricht University (UM). As disclosed via their official website, Maastricht UniversityMaastricht Un…
The Heritage Company Went Down After Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attacks continue to cripple different businesses, one more victim has now become apparent. Recently, a telemarketing firm The HeritageThe Heritage C…
The City Of New Orleans Suffered Ryuk Ransomware Attack
The City of New Orleans has emerged as the latest victim in a ransomware attack. The attack caused many cityThe City Of New Orleans Suffered Ryuk Ransomware At…
New Zeppelin Ransomware Targeting Tech and Health Companies
A new variant of Vega ransomware family, dubbed Zeppelin, has recently been spotted in the wild targeting technology and healthcare companies across Europe, th…
Snatch Ransomware Reboots Windows in Safe Mode to Bypass Antivirus
Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a new variant of the Snatch ransomware that first reboots infected Windows computers into Safe Mode and only then encryp…
Cybersecurity Firm Prosegur Suffered Ryuk Ransomware Attack
Some cybersecurity incidents sound like a paradox, such as this one. Reportedly, the cybersecurity firm Prosegur suffered a ransomware attackCybersecurity Firm…
Dutch NCSC Issues Warning After Thousands of Companies Affected by Ransomware Attacks
While ransomware attacks are already on a rise, the Dutch NCSC have also warned companies of these attacks. As elaborated,Dutch NCSC Issues Warning After Thous…
Louisiana State Government Hit by Ransomware Attack Forcing Server Shutdowns
Targeted ransomware attacks on banking and finance, government, healthcare, and critical infrastructure are on the rise, with the latest victim being the state…
NextCry Ransomware Targets NextCloud Linux Servers and Remains Undetect
A new and particularly troublesome ransomware variant has been identified in the wild. Dubbed NextCry, this nasty strain of ransomware encrypts data on NextClo…
Researchers Explain How Ransomware Can Bypass Security Checks
Ransomware attacks have long been a menace for internet users, particularly, the business sector. Despite implementing adequate security practices, variousRese…
Canadian Government of Nunavut (GN) Suffered Ransomware Attack
The Canadian Government of Nunavut (GN)) has recently disclosed a ransomware attack on its IT systems. Following the incident, numerousCanadian Government of N…
Targeted Ransomware Attacks Hit Several Spanish Companies
Everis, one of the largest IT consulting companies in Spain, suffered a targeted ransomware attack on Monday, forcing the company to shut down all its computer…