Security News

Most SMBs would pay a ransom in order to recover stolen data
2019-04-29 05:00

More than half (55 percent) of executives at SMBs said they would pay hackers in order to recover their stolen data in ransomware attacks, according to the second quarterly AppRiver Cyberthreat...

Most SMBs would pay a hacker a ransom to get their stolen data back
2019-04-25 13:49

Social media apps and websites are the biggest potential threat vectors to businesses, according to an AppRiver report.

Norsk Hydro Restoring Systems, But Not Paying Ransom
2019-03-20 15:56

Norwegian metals and energy giant Norsk Hydro is working on restoring systems after being hit by ransomware, but the company says it does not plan on paying the hackers. read more

Ransom Moves: The Dark Overlord Keeps Pressuring Victims
2019-01-04 13:48

Demanding Bitcoins, Blackmailing Hacker Group Turns to 9/11 ConspiraciesThe notorious hacker gang The Dark Overlord continues its blackmail efforts, turning its hand to 9/11 conspiracy theories to...

US bitcoin bomb threat ransom scam looks like a hoax say FBI, cops
2018-12-14 00:50

Extortion scheme gets national attention but not much in the way of funds Police departments around the US say they've been apprised of emailed bomb threats seeking payment in cryptocurrency or...

Australian Shipbuilder Hacked, Refuses to Pay Ransom
2018-11-02 12:48

Austal Says Material Is Neither Sensitive Nor ClassifiedAustralia's largest defense exporter says it hasn't responded to an extortion attempt after ship design schematics were stolen by a hacker....

Connecticut City Pays Ransom After Crypto-Locking Attack
2018-10-22 14:48

Separately, a Water Utility Hit by Ryuk Ransomware Vows to Restore, Not PayA tale of two different ransomware victims' responses: One Connecticut city says it had little choice but to pay a ransom...

Hackers demand ransom from hijacked Instagram influencers
2018-10-02 13:12

Hackers are taking over high-profile Instagram users’ accounts and holding them to ransom, revealed reports this week.

Paying Ransoms: More Cons Than Pros
2018-08-27 10:03

The March SamSam ransomware attack in Atlanta is reported to have cost the city $17 million to resolve. The attackers had asked for a $51,000 bitcoin ransom, which the city refused to pay. But...

Superdrug Rebuffs Super Ransom After Supposed Super Heist
2018-08-22 18:18

Pharmacy Chain Quickly Notifies Victims, But Fumbles Password PrescriptionU.K. health and beauty retailer Superdrug Stores is warning customers that attackers may have compromised some of their...