Security News

Cyberattack, Ransomware Hobbles New Orleans City Government
2019-12-14 20:33

Ransomware was detected after a suspected cyberattack prompted a shutdown of city government computers in New Orleans on Friday, officials said. read more

Georgia Wire Manufacturer Struck by Ransomware
2019-12-13 14:18

Southwire Says It's Bringing Systems Back OnlineA large Atlanta-area manufacturer of wire and cable says it has brought some systems back online after what appears to be a ransomware infection....

Highly Targeted 'Zeppelin' Ransomware Hits Tech, Healthcare Firms
2019-12-12 19:36

A new, highly targeted piece of ransomware has hit a handful of tech and healthcare companies in Europe and the United States, BlackBerry Cylance reports.  read more

All in the (Ransomware) Family: 10 Ways to Take Action
2019-12-12 18:33

Check out our list of top 10 things to do to protect your organization from the deepening scourge of ransomware.

Maze Ransomware Behind Pensacola Attack, Data Breach Looms
2019-12-12 16:45

Maze exfiltrates data as well as locks down systems. Officials said they don't know yet whether any residents' personal information has been breached.

New Zeppelin Ransomware Targeting Tech and Health Companies
2019-12-11 08:16

A new variant of Vega ransomware family, dubbed Zeppelin, has recently been spotted in the wild targeting technology and healthcare companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada. However,...

Ryuk Ransomware Damages Large Files Following Update
2019-12-10 20:41

A recent update to the Ryuk ransomware has resulted in damage being made to large files the malware has encrypted, Emsisoft’s security researchers warn. read more

City of Pensacola Recovering From Ransomware Attack
2019-12-10 18:33

FBI: Incident Doesn't Appear Related to Last Week's Naval Air Base ShootingThe city of Pensacola, Florida, on Tuesday was still recovering from a Saturday ransomware attack that occurred just one...

Snatch Team Steals Data and Hammers Orgs with Ransomware
2019-12-10 16:44

Snatch has burst on the scene, featuring an array of executables and tools for carrying out carefully orchestrated attacks.