ransomware

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
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

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