ransomware
Newcastle Grammar School reveals post-mortem of ransomware infection
Attackers demanded over $1m.
Sep 16 2021 6:55AM
Conti ransomware raiders exploit 'ProxyShell' Exchange bugs
Gaining access to networks in less than a minute.
Sep 6 2021 6:41AM
White House to tackle cyber challenges with Apple, IBM, insurance CEOs
Following a raft of high-profile hacking incidents earlier this year.
Aug 25 2021 6:01AM
Australian businesses stop reporting ransomware attacks over exfiltration doubts
Not a loophole, just a bad read of the laws, says watchdog.
Aug 23 2021 10:52AM
Cyber security too low on some boards' risk register
[Requires login] "Someone else will look after it" mentality.
Aug 19 2021 5:00AM
Helping directors recognise cyber security red flags
Australian executives share experiences and advice.
Aug 16 2021 5:00AM
Labor reintroduces ransomware bill in the senate
Accuses govt of putting off debate.
Aug 12 2021 12:59PM
Two US senators want to target ransomware by sanctioning nations that allow it
As part of Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act.
Aug 6 2021 6:54AM
Kaseya ransomware attack sets off race to hack service providers
"This is going to happen again and again."
Aug 4 2021 12:42PM
Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks
Says it was preoccupied with the incident response.
Aug 2 2021 6:41PM
NZ state broadcaster slammed for stories sourced from ransomware-raided info
Privacy watchdog says reporting raises quite significant ethical concerns.
Jul 30 2021 6:17AM
Kaseya has working REvil decryption key
Customer data unscrambling operations started.
Jul 24 2021 8:27AM
AFP leading new cross-agency ransomware taskforce
Operation Orcus gets underway.
Jul 20 2021 12:51PM
Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms
Cites "aggressive and harmful" activities.
Jul 19 2021 6:49AM
US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers
As it launches an online hub to help ransomware victims.
Jul 16 2021 6:55AM
Industry panel urges govt to adopt clear policy position on ransomware
Including for payments.
Jul 15 2021 6:03PM
Ransomware gang REvil's websites become unreachable
Sparks speculation the group has been knocked offline.
Jul 14 2021 6:54AM
Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks
Hints at retaliation.
Jul 12 2021 9:43AM
Crowdsourced ransomware payments tracker launched
Aims to provide transparency.
Jul 9 2021 10:25AM
Kaseya VSA contained multiple vulnerabilities
Malware in attack excludes former Soviet bloc nations and Syria.
Jul 9 2021 10:16AM
