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Cyber criminals turn to Australian SMEs as ransomware threat escalates

Cyber criminals turn to Australian SMEs as ransomware threat escalates

With large enterprises fortifying their defences, cyber attackers are shifting focus to Australia’s small and medium businesses — exploiting weak security, rising use of AI, and a booming ransomware-as-a-service market.
Staff Writer May 20 2025 10:30AM Partner Content
Reports of ransomware attacks on US infrastructure rise nine percent

Reports of ransomware attacks on US infrastructure rise nine percent

According to FBI data.
AJ Vicens Apr 24 2025 6:24AM Security
Ransomware targets Australian SME false sense of security

Ransomware targets Australian SME false sense of security

Ransomware attacks on Australian SMEs are rising, exposing their growing vulnerability to cyber threats.
Staff Writer Apr 2 2025 12:46PM Partner Content
Four Russians arrested in Phobos ransomware crackdown

Four Russians arrested in Phobos ransomware crackdown

Servers and network also taken down.
Staff Writer Feb 12 2025 6:55AM Security
Australia, US, UK target Zservers over Lockbit ransomware attacks

Australia, US, UK target Zservers over Lockbit ransomware attacks

Hosting provider targeted.
Staff Writer Feb 12 2025 6:55AM Security
US charges person tied to Lockbit ransomware group

US charges person tied to Lockbit ransomware group

Arrested in August.
Staff Writer Dec 22 2024 9:44AM Security
Rhode Island hit by data breach

Rhode Island hit by data breach

As hackers demand ransom.
Rich McKay Dec 17 2024 7:45AM Security
US sanctions Chinese firm over potentially deadly ransomware attack

US sanctions Chinese firm over potentially deadly ransomware attack

Deployed malicious software to firewalls in 2020.
Raphael Satter Dec 11 2024 6:34AM Security
SEC settles with ICBC unit over ransomware attack

SEC settles with ICBC unit over ransomware attack

Imposes no fine.
Staff Writer Dec 4 2024 6:18AM Security
Synology Solution Day 2024: First Public Unveiling of Developing Enterprise-Level Products in Australia

Synology Solution Day 2024: First Public Unveiling of Developing Enterprise-Level Products in Australia

Attracting Over 100 IT Professionals to Explore Latest Storage Innovations. The event featured real-world case studies and introduced cutting-edge solutions like the ActiveProtect series and GS series to address modern enterprise challenges.
Staff Writer Sep 26 2024 11:30AM Partner Content
How Australian Organisations Can Balance Access and The Broader Security Question

How Australian Organisations Can Balance Access and The Broader Security Question

Australian organisations face the daunting challenge of balancing stringent access controls with the need for operational efficiency, as they navigate the dual threats of rising ransomware incidents and evolving regulatory requirements.
Staff Writer Sep 12 2024 9:00AM Partner Content
Dispossessor ransomware group shut down

Dispossessor ransomware group shut down

Australian companies among its victims.
Staff Writer Aug 13 2024 8:58PM Security
London hospital services impacted by ransomware incident

London hospital services impacted by ransomware incident

Lab services provider hit.
Staff Writer Jun 5 2024 6:56AM Security
MediSecure hit by cyber security breach

MediSecure hit by cyber security breach

Impacts "personal and health information of individuals".
Eleanor Dickinson May 16 2024 3:22PM Security
Federal gov reports 14 ransomware attacks last year

Federal gov reports 14 ransomware attacks last year

Stats release digs into sometimes-hidden government numbers.
Eleanor Dickinson May 16 2024 6:59AM Security
UK and allies unmask and sanction leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

UK and allies unmask and sanction leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

After group digitally extorts over $1.5 billion.
James Pearson and Sachin Ravikumar May 8 2024 6:49AM Security
US offers bounty for info on 'Blackcat' hackers

US offers bounty for info on 'Blackcat' hackers

Tables up to US$10 million.
Staff Writer Mar 28 2024 6:34AM Security
US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware

US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware

Impacts retail chains including CVS Health and Walgreens.
Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing Feb 27 2024 6:31AM Security
Lockbit cybercrime gang says it is back online

Lockbit cybercrime gang says it is back online

Following global police bust.
James Pearson Feb 27 2024 6:31AM Security
Crypto crime drops: Chainalysis

Crypto crime drops: Chainalysis

However, an uplift is seen in ransomware and darknet markets.  
Digital Nation Staff Jan 25 2024 5:16PM Emerging Tech

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