Security News

Just How Widespread Is Ransomware Epidemic?
2019-10-04 15:03

Report: Over 600 Attacks in First 8 Months of YearMore than 600 ransomware attacks pummelled local governments, schools districts and healthcare providers across the U.S. in the first three...

FBI softens stance on ransomware: it's (sort of) okay to pay off crims to get your data back
2019-10-03 23:59

Feds OK that some companies are opening the checkbook The FBI is easing up a bit on its hardline stance against paying ransomware demands.…

Ransomware attacks paralyze, and sometimes crush, hospitals
2019-10-03 10:46

New attacks on the perennially besieged sector have crippled hospitals in the US and Australia and caused one health clinic to shut down.

Latest U.S. Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Have Harsh Impact
2019-10-02 21:18

In Worst-Case Scenarios, Patient Care Directly AffectedA recent rash of ransomware attacks in the U.S. healthcare sector shows the serious disruptions these assaults can pose - including...

Australian Medical Facilities Hit by Ransomware
2019-10-02 12:18

Official Hints That Backups May Aid in RecoveryMedical facilities and hospitals across the state of Victoria in Australia were infected by file-encrypting ransomware on Monday, causing the...

Ransomware Hits Hundreds of US Schools, Local Governments: Study
2019-10-02 08:45

Hundreds of US municipalities, schools and health organizations have been hit by ransomware in 2019, leading to massive service disruptions, researchers said Tuesday. read more

Top 5 tips to prevent ransomware
2019-10-01 20:21

Ransomware continues to present a real cybersecurity threat. Tom Merritt offers five ways you can prevent it from affecting your business.

Ransomware Attacks Leave U.S. Hospitals Turning Away Patients
2019-10-01 19:22

Ransomware attacks have crippled hospitals worldwide, forcing them to turn away patients and cancel surgeries.

Medical Practice Closing Permanently After Ransomware Attack
2019-10-01 14:15

Medical Practice Closing Doors Permanently After Ransomware Destroys Patient Records and Backups read more