ransomware

Ransomware attack at Mexico's Pemex halts work, threatens to cripple computers

Ransomware attack at Mexico's Pemex halts work, threatens to cripple computers

Hackers try to wring ransom from Mexican state oil firm.
Adriana Barrera Nov 13 2019 6:58AM Financial Services
ACSC warns on BlueKeep after cryptojacking exploit detected

ACSC warns on BlueKeep after cryptojacking exploit detected

And downgrades Emotet malware alert.
Justin Hendry Nov 8 2019 8:45PM Security
Pitney Bowes under ransomware attack

Pitney Bowes under ransomware attack

Customer access to services disrupted.
Juha Saarinen Oct 15 2019 12:48PM Security
Victorian hospitals go offline after ransomware attack

Victorian hospitals go offline after ransomware attack

"No suggestion" personal data has been accessed.
Justin Hendry Oct 1 2019 11:29AM Security
Texas local authorities recovering from mass ransomware hit

Texas local authorities recovering from mass ransomware hit

Managed services provider the infection vector.
Juha Saarinen Sep 9 2019 6:57AM Security
US officials fear ransomware attack against 2020 election

US officials fear ransomware attack against 2020 election

Set to begin protecting voter registration databases, systems.
Christopher Bing Aug 27 2019 1:26PM Security
Ransomware-raided Aussie businesses pay up

Ransomware-raided Aussie businesses pay up

Majority get their data back.
Juha Saarinen Apr 16 2019 6:06AM Security
Free government decryption keys save ransomware victims millions

Free government decryption keys save ransomware victims millions

But most don't benefit from such good fortune.
Ry Crozier Jan 14 2019 4:15PM Security
Database destroying worm menaces Linux and Windows servers

Database destroying worm menaces Linux and Windows servers

Botnet, ransomware and coin mining rolled into one malware.
Juha Saarinen Sep 19 2018 9:39AM Security
Family Planning NSW hit by ransomware attack

Family Planning NSW hit by ransomware attack

May have compromised online databases.
Ry Crozier May 14 2018 12:01PM Security
UK health service shifts to Win10 after ransomware attacks

UK health service shifts to Win10 after ransomware attacks

Finally dumps vulnerable legacy systems.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2018 12:09PM Security
HPE servers targeted by ransomware criminals

HPE servers targeted by ransomware criminals

Management interfaces left open to the internet abused.
Juha Saarinen Apr 27 2018 9:25AM Security
Aussies report $1.3m in losses from Bitcoin, Ethereum scams

Aussies report $1.3m in losses from Bitcoin, Ethereum scams

Mostly related to ransomware, investment schemes.
Ry Crozier Feb 28 2018 9:06AM Financial Services
Code flaws in BadRabbit aid file recovery

Code flaws in BadRabbit aid file recovery

Malware uses NSA exploit to spread.
Juha Saarinen Oct 30 2017 8:53AM Security
Is Bad Rabbit the new NotPetya?

Is Bad Rabbit the new NotPetya?

Malware uses legit software to encrypt disks.
Juha Saarinen Oct 25 2017 10:23AM Security
TNT Express pegs Petya losses at $374m

TNT Express pegs Petya losses at $374m

IT systems 'substantially' restored after June attack.
Juha Saarinen Sep 21 2017 10:27AM Security
Hackers launch massive Locky ransomware campaign

Hackers launch massive Locky ransomware campaign

More than 23 million messages sent.
Juha Saarinen Sep 1 2017 6:45AM Security
Petya ransomware hits global corporate earnings

Petya ransomware hits global corporate earnings

Sales fall, halts drug production.
Jim Finkle Aug 3 2017 11:48AM Security
QLD man charged with receiving ransomware funds

QLD man charged with receiving ransomware funds

Was the scammers' local representative for seven years.
Juha Saarinen Jul 11 2017 7:34AM Security
Petya attackers expected to return via new vector

Petya attackers expected to return via new vector

Extra caution advised when connecting to Ukraine.
Juha Saarinen Jul 6 2017 6:40AM Security

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