Security News

The Threat of Ransomware and Doxing
2019-11-29 08:03

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses new combination ransomware and doxing attacks. Plus, Twitter drops phone numbers in 2FA, and why we need to consider quantum cryptography today.

Security Firm Prosegur Hit By Ryuk Ransomware
2019-11-29 08:03

Incident May Have Affected Networked Security CamerasGlobal security company Prosegur says it has identified the Ryuk ransomware as the cause of an attack that started Wednesday, which may have...

Ransomware attack freezes health records access at 110 nursing homes
2019-11-28 11:25

In some cases, nurses can’t update and order drugs. For one assisted-living facility, lack of timely Medicaid billing could force closure.

Managing the Human Security Factor in the Age of Ransomware
2019-11-26 16:12

Convincing employees to take security seriously takes more than awareness campaigns.

National Veterinary Associates catches dose of ransomware
2019-11-26 11:16

Ransomware attacks don't discriminate - and are just as happy targeting those with four legs as those with two.

New Technique Allows Ransomware to Operate Undetected
2019-11-25 19:59

A recently discovered technique allows ransomware to encrypt files on Windows-based systems without being detected by existing anti-ransomware products, Nyotron security researchers warn. read more

NYPD Fingerprint Database Taken Offline to Thwart Ransomware
2019-11-25 19:28

The malware was introduced to the police network via a contractor who was installing a digital display.

110 Nursing Homes Cut Off from Health Records in Ransomware Attack
2019-11-23 05:02

A ransomware outbreak has besieged a Wisconsin based IT company that provides cloud data hosting, security and access management to more than 100 nursing homes across the United States. The...

Ransomware Attackers Leak Stolen Data
2019-11-22 17:18

Maze Crew Reportedly Threatens to Release More of Allied Universal's Data Unless Ransom PaidRansomware attacks have taken an unwelcome turn: The Maze gang reportedly has begun leaking a victim's...