Security News

Ransomware Gangs Now Outing Victim Businesses That Don’t Pay Up
2019-12-17 02:21

As if the scourge of ransomware wasn't bad enough already: Several prominent purveyors of ransomware have signaled they plan to start publishing data stolen from victims who refuse to pay up. To...

N.J.’s Largest Hospital System Pays Up in Ransomware Attack
2019-12-16 16:33

The ransomware attack earlier this month led the hospital system to reschedule surgeries and appointments.

Ryuk Eyed as Culprit in New Orleans Ransomware Outbreak
2019-12-16 12:48

State of Emergency Declared by City; Employees Ordered to Power Down EverythingSuspicious code uploaded to VirusTotal points to Ryuk ransomware being used in a crypto-locking malware attack...

Large Hospital System Hit by Ransomware Attack
2019-12-14 20:39

New Jersey’s largest hospital system said Friday that a ransomware attack last week disrupted its computer network and that it paid a ransom to stop it. read more

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.