LA County city Torrance experiences DoppelPaymer ransomware attack
The DoppelPaymer ransomware attack against Torrance, Calif., is the latest in an increasing line of hacking incidents against municipalities.
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IT services provider Cognizant hit by Maze ransomware
Maze ransomware, not only encrypts files but also makes a copy of them, which puts the victim in a terrible bind — as Cognizant is now learning.
Ransomware recap: Welcome to the never-ending nightmare
A new report confirms what many companies and individuals learned firsthand — ransomware was a nightmare in 2019. What does this say about 2020?
Spear-phishing email results in U.S. gas pipeline ransomware attack
A spear-phishing email has resulted in a U.S. gas pipeline ransomware attack. Making the attack worse: The IT and OT networks were not segmented.
Maryland introduces bill to outlaw ransomware possession
While it may seem like a no-brainer, only a few U.S. states have passed laws to outlaw possession of ransomware. Maryland may soon join that list.
Hospital system pays ransomware hackers: Did it make the right choice?
After being hit by ransomware hackers, New Jersey’s biggest hospital health system paid the attackers to get their files back. Did they do the right thing?
NextCry: New ransomware encrypting Nextcloud files
A new ransomware known as NextCry has surfaced affecting NextCloud file-sharing software. The lesson yet again: beware — and back up your files.
Texas governments hit by multiple ransomware attacks
Texas has become the latest victim of ransomware attacks targeting local governments or agencies. It’s unclear who’s behind this attack — or why.
Lights out: Johannesburg City Power hit by ransomware attack
Cities and utilities are increasingly becoming victims of ransomware. Case-in-point: This attack on a South Africa power company.
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Malware authors are increasingly using PowerShell script obfuscation to try to hack your systems. But there are several ways you can fight back.
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