Security News

Snatch Ransomware Reboots Windows in Safe Mode to Bypass Antivirus
2019-12-10 01:28

Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a new variant of the Snatch ransomware that first reboots infected Windows computers into Safe Mode and only then encrypts victims' files to avoid antivirus...

Ad network ransomware crook to flog £5k Rolex after court confiscates £270k in ill-gotten gains
2019-12-09 15:44

Next thing she's wearing my Casio A jailed hacker who profited from the Angler Exploit Kit has been ordered to sell his £5,000 Rolex watch after the National Crime Agency (NCA) applied to...

Ransomware at Colorado IT Provider Affects 100+ Dental Offices
2019-12-07 21:17

A Colorado company that specializes in providing IT services to dental offices suffered a ransomware attack this week that is disrupting operations for more than 100 dentistry practices,...

Ransomware Attack Hits Data Center Provider CyrusOne: Report
2019-12-05 21:08

Security experts say the incident shows that cybercriminals are using ransomware to hit companies where it hurts.

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.