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Synoptek, a California business that provides cloud hosting and IT management services to more than a thousand customer nationwide, suffered a ransomware attack this week that has disrupted...
LockerGoga and MegaCortex Gangs May First Ransack Networks for Sensitive DataWarning: Attackers wielding LockerGoga and MegaCortex ransomware have been hitting large corporate networks, sometimes...
MK Palmore of Palo Alto Networks on How to Improve Prevention, ResponseRansomware: It's the cybercrime "gift" that won't stop taking. What can organizations do to improve prevention, detection and...
Criminals Confirm Florida City of Pensacola Hit, Threaten to Dump Stolen DataThe gang behind Maze ransomware now lists 21 alleged victims on its website that it says have not paid a demanded...
While run-of-the-mill ransomware attacks continue, some crypto-locking malware gangs are bringing more advanced hacking skills to bear against targets, seeking the maximum possible payout, says...
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses the recent ransomware attacks on the city of New Orleans as well as other units of local government and schools. Also featured: discussion...
As if having their data encrypted wasn’t bad enough, businesses that fell victim to Maze ransomware now face another threat: their data could become public. read more
Tips From a Cybersecurity Veteran on Winning the BattleIn this in-depth blog, a long-time cybersecurity specialist who recently joined the staff of Information Security Media Group sizes up...
Cybercrime Gang's 'Naming and Shaming' Ties to Pressure Victims Into PayingThe gang behind Maze ransomware has begun publicly identifying its victims and listing data that it exfiltrated from...
There are signs that the attackers used the particularly pernicious Ryuk strain of ransomware.