Security News > 2022 > August > The Week in Ransomware - August 5th 2022 - A look at cyber insurance
For the most part, it has been a quiet week on the ransomware front, with a few new reports, product developments, and attacks revealed.
Finally, we learned about ransomware attacks this week, including ones on Spanish National Research Council, Semikron getting hit by LV ransomware, the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce, and Creos Luxembourg.
August 2nd 2022 Semiconductor manufacturer Semikron hit by LV ransomware attack.
Microsoft has released new Windows 11 builds to the Beta Channel with improved Microsoft Defender for Endpoint ransomware attack blocking capabilities.
August 3rd 2022 Spanish research agency still recovering after ransomware attack.
The Spanish National Research Council last month was hit by a ransomware attack that is now attributed to Russian hackers.