Jackson County hit by ransomware, declares state of emergency
Jackson County has suffered “significant disruptions within its IT systems,” and its offices are closed.
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Unpatched Vulnerabilities: The Most Brutal Ransomware Attack Vector
Credit to Author: Sally Adam| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:15 +0000
While all ransomware attacks have negative outcomes, those that start by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities have the greatest business impact.
Read moreThe impact of compromised backups on ransomware outcomes
Credit to Author: Sally Adam| Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:42:37 +0000
Insights into the financial and operational implications of having backups compromised in a ransomware attack.
Read moreRansomware review: March 2024
February 2024 is likely to be remembered for years as one of the most turbulent months in ransomware history.
Read moreBlackCat Ransomware Group Implodes After Apparent $22M Payment by Change Healthcare
Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:22:56 +0000
There are indications that U.S. healthcare giant Change Healthcare has made a $22 million extortion payment to the infamous BlackCat ransomware group (a.k.a. “ALPHV”) as the company struggles to bring services back online amid a cyberattack that has disrupted prescription drug services nationwide for weeks. However, the cybercriminal who claims to have given BlackCat access to Change’s network says the crime gang cheated them out of their share of the ransom, and that they still have the sensitive data that Change reportedly paid the group to destroy. Meanwhile, the affiliate’s disclosure appears to have prompted BlackCat to cease operations entirely.
Read moreThe Impact of Organizational Structure on Cybersecurity Outcomes
Credit to Author: Sally Adam| Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:19:45 +0000
Insights from 2,991 IT/cybersecurity leaders across 14 countries.
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