ransomware

Two US senators want to target ransomware by sanctioning nations that allow it

Two US senators want to target ransomware by sanctioning nations that allow it

As part of Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act.
Staff Writer Aug 6 2021 6:54AM Security
Kaseya ransomware attack sets off race to hack service providers

Kaseya ransomware attack sets off race to hack service providers

"This is going to happen again and again."
Joseph Menn Aug 4 2021 12:42PM Security
Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Says it was preoccupied with the incident response.
Justin Hendry Aug 2 2021 6:41PM Security
NZ state broadcaster slammed for stories sourced from ransomware-raided info

NZ state broadcaster slammed for stories sourced from ransomware-raided info

Privacy watchdog says reporting raises quite significant ethical concerns.
Juha Saarinen Jul 30 2021 6:17AM Security
Kaseya has working REvil decryption key

Kaseya has working REvil decryption key

Customer data unscrambling operations started.
Juha Saarinen Jul 24 2021 8:27AM Security
AFP leading new cross-agency ransomware taskforce

AFP leading new cross-agency ransomware taskforce

Operation Orcus gets underway.
Justin Hendry Jul 20 2021 12:51PM Security
Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms

Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms

Cites "aggressive and harmful" activities.
Karen Freifeld Jul 19 2021 6:49AM Security
US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers

US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers

As it launches an online hub to help ransomware victims.
Sarah N. Lynch Jul 16 2021 6:55AM Security
Industry panel urges govt to adopt clear policy position on ransomware

Industry panel urges govt to adopt clear policy position on ransomware

Including for payments.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2021 6:03PM Security
Ransomware gang REvil's websites become unreachable

Ransomware gang REvil's websites become unreachable

Sparks speculation the group has been knocked offline.
Raphael Satter Jul 14 2021 6:54AM Security
Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks

Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks

Hints at retaliation.
Steve Holland and Andrea Shalal Jul 12 2021 9:43AM Security
Crowdsourced ransomware payments tracker launched

Crowdsourced ransomware payments tracker launched

Aims to provide transparency.
Juha Saarinen Jul 9 2021 10:25AM Security
Kaseya VSA contained multiple vulnerabilities

Kaseya VSA contained multiple vulnerabilities

Malware in attack excludes former Soviet bloc nations and Syria.
Juha Saarinen Jul 9 2021 10:16AM Security
US and Russian officials will meet next week on ransomware

US and Russian officials will meet next week on ransomware

Action demanded after Kaseya attack.
Raphael Satter and Andrea Shalal Jul 7 2021 6:54AM Security
Kaseya boss says up to 1500 businesses affected by ransomware attack

Kaseya boss says up to 1500 businesses affected by ransomware attack

But still hard to estimate precise impact.
Raphael Satter Jul 6 2021 1:17PM Security
REvil ransomware criminals demand US$70m for 'universal decryptor'

REvil ransomware criminals demand US$70m for 'universal decryptor'

Claim over 1 million systems compromised in Kaseya attack.
Juha Saarinen Jul 5 2021 1:30PM Security
White House reaching out with assistance to latest ransomware victims

White House reaching out with assistance to latest ransomware victims

After Kaseya breach.
Raphael Satter and Trevor Hunnicutt Jul 5 2021 12:16PM Security
Kaseya brings in FireEye after ransomware outbreak

Kaseya brings in FireEye after ransomware outbreak

To help deal with the fallout.
Raphael Satter Jul 5 2021 12:16PM Security
Cyber attack against Kaseya forces Swedish chain to close 800 stores

Cyber attack against Kaseya forces Swedish chain to close 800 stores

Unable to operate its cash registers.
Staff Writer Jul 5 2021 6:38AM Security
Kaseya supply-chain ransomware attack hits MSP customers

Kaseya supply-chain ransomware attack hits MSP customers

Malicious auto-update drops malware ahead of July 4 US holiday.
Juha Saarinen Jul 3 2021 8:14AM Security

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