OldGremlin hacker group targets Russian companies with ransomware
There is no honor among thieves: The Russia-based OldGremlin hacking group is breaking all the rules by attacking Russian companies with ransomware.
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Government software provider Tyler Technologies hit by ransomware attack
Tyler Technologies, a major provider of emergency management and election-sharing data used by governments, is dealing with a major ransomware incident.
Garmin suffers major outage, ransomware attack suspected
A major outage that has affected GPS fitness technology company Garmin for several days has all the earmarks of a massive ransomware attack.
Hakbit ransomware campaign targeting specific European countries
The newly uncovered Hakbit ransomware campaign spread via spear-phishing emails may indicate a shift in the attack methodology of cybercriminals.
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.
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?
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