ransomware

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
US authorities release ransomware threat assessment tool

US authorities release ransomware threat assessment tool

Aims to counter top destructive threat.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2021 10:59AM Security
FBI director Wray urges companies stop paying ransoms to hackers

FBI director Wray urges companies stop paying ransoms to hackers

Fears it will only embolden cyber criminals.
Sarah N. Lynch Jun 24 2021 12:16PM Security
Labor introduces bill to mandate ransomware payment reporting

Labor introduces bill to mandate ransomware payment reporting

After spate of high-profile attacks.
Justin Hendry Jun 21 2021 12:31PM Security
UnitingCare Queensland restores key systems after ransomware attack

UnitingCare Queensland restores key systems after ransomware attack

Says 'many' system integrations have also been re-enabled.
Ry Crozier Jun 16 2021 12:50PM Security
Murkiness of Russia's ransomware role complicates Biden summit mission

Murkiness of Russia's ransomware role complicates Biden summit mission

Analysis: Harder to distinguish alleged Russian intelligence operatives from ordinary cyber criminals.
Joseph Menn Jun 15 2021 6:17AM Security

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