ransomware

JBS Foods pays $14m to ransomware attackers

JBS Foods pays $14m to ransomware attackers

Says the decision to make payment was 'very difficult'.
Ry Crozier Jun 10 2021 11:23AM Security
One password allowed hackers to disrupt Colonial Pipeline, CEO tells senators

One password allowed hackers to disrupt Colonial Pipeline, CEO tells senators

"Not a Colonial123-type password."
Stephanie Kelly and Jessica Resnick-Ault Jun 9 2021 5:52AM Security
US officials up pressure on firms, foreign adversaries over cyber attacks

US officials up pressure on firms, foreign adversaries over cyber attacks

President Joe Biden 'considering all options'.
Staff Writer Jun 7 2021 12:57PM Security
Alleged Trickbot malware coder charged in US court

Alleged Trickbot malware coder charged in US court

Authorities claim she hosted malware on own domain.
Juha Saarinen Jun 5 2021 2:20PM Security
US to give ransomware attacks similar priority as terrorism, official says

US to give ransomware attacks similar priority as terrorism, official says

In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack.
Christopher Bing Jun 4 2021 6:50AM Security
JBS Foods workers returning as REvil blamed for infection

JBS Foods workers returning as REvil blamed for infection

Company claims "significant progress" made in its recovery.
Nandita Bose and Tom Polansek Jun 3 2021 6:24AM Security
Colonial Pipeline attack was a "pivotal event"

Colonial Pipeline attack was a "pivotal event"

According to the regional ANZ director of industrial cyber security company Claroty.
Staff Writer Jun 2 2021 2:35PM Partner Content
'Cyber attack' on meatpacker JBS Foods is ransomware

'Cyber attack' on meatpacker JBS Foods is ransomware

Disrupts Australian and North American operations.
Tom Polansek and Jeff Mason Jun 2 2021 6:33AM Security
Govt is looking at mandatory reporting for cybercrime incidents

Govt is looking at mandatory reporting for cybercrime incidents

Home Affairs boss indicates a scheme is 'likely'.
Ry Crozier May 25 2021 11:56AM Security
FBI says Conti ransomware gang has hit 16 US health and emergency networks

FBI says Conti ransomware gang has hit 16 US health and emergency networks

In the past year.
Raphael Satter May 24 2021 10:21AM Security
Biden administration eyes cyber security funding

Biden administration eyes cyber security funding

To counter a wave of massive hacks.
Staff Writer May 19 2021 6:30AM Security
AMP builds new cyber defence centre

AMP builds new cyber defence centre

Following increase in attacks across all industries during past year.
Kate Weber May 18 2021 12:05PM Financial Services
Irish ransomware attack to cost health service tens of millions of euros

Irish ransomware attack to cost health service tens of millions of euros

Significant disruption continues.
Staff Writer May 18 2021 7:09AM Security
More ransomware websites disappear in aftermath of Colonial Pipeline hack

More ransomware websites disappear in aftermath of Colonial Pipeline hack

In another potential aftershock.
Raphael Satter May 17 2021 12:20PM Security
Toshiba unit hacked by DarkSide

Toshiba unit hacked by DarkSide

Conglomerate to undergo strategic review.
Makiko Yamazaki and Benoit Van Overstraeten May 17 2021 6:28AM Security
DarkSide ransomware crims quit as Colonial Pipeline attack backfires

DarkSide ransomware crims quit as Colonial Pipeline attack backfires

Ransom money and infrastructure seized.
Juha Saarinen May 15 2021 8:26AM Security
Ransom group linked to Colonial Pipeline hack is new but experienced

Ransom group linked to Colonial Pipeline hack is new but experienced

DarkSide says it will vet targets better from now on.
Raphael Satter May 11 2021 6:26AM Security
US govt works to help top fuel pipeline operator after cyber attack

US govt works to help top fuel pipeline operator after cyber attack

Attackers reportedly exfiltrated 100GB of data.
Laila Kearney May 10 2021 6:10AM Security
UnitingCare Queensland confirms REvil ransomware infection

UnitingCare Queensland confirms REvil ransomware infection

Makes progress in recovering its systems.
Ry Crozier May 6 2021 11:35AM Security
US Govt, industry push bitcoin regulation to fight ransomware scourge

US Govt, industry push bitcoin regulation to fight ransomware scourge

Take aim at 'lifeblood' of operators.
Joseph Menn and John Shiffman Apr 29 2021 1:01PM Security

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