Security News

A ransomware revival leads to 2.2 billion stolen credentials on the dark web in Q1
2019-08-28 13:12

In a new report, McAfee Labs said cybercriminals were focusing in on attacking weak IoT devices and extracting huge troves of data from large companies.

Election Security Program Aims to Mitigate Ransomware Risks
2019-08-27 21:03

Department of Homeland Security to Help With Database ProtectionsWithin a month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security hopes to launch a program to help states protect voter registration...

Hacktivist skids nip at Mounties' ankles, Emotet ransomware rides again, and more
2019-08-26 09:08

Including AV patches, VPN attacks, data leaks, and security cam holes Roundup Summer is winding down, although there are plenty of computer security news bits and bytes to go around.…

Analysis: The Texas Ransomware Mess
2019-08-23 12:04

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the ransomware attack on Texas municipalities as part of a broader trend. Also featured: An initiative designed to safeguard the 2020...

Attackers Demand Millions in Texas Ransomware Incident
2019-08-22 12:46

The cybercriminals behind the recent ransomware incident that impacted over 20 local governments in Texas are apparently demanding $2.5 million in exchange for access to encrypted data. read more

The Texas Ransomware Attacks: A Gamechanger for Cybercriminals
2019-08-21 19:20

Security researchers worry that this weekend's coordinated attacks on more than 20 Texas governments mark a change in how ransomware attacks will be launched in the future.

Texas Says 22 Local Government Agencies Hit by Ransomware
2019-08-21 12:18

'Single Threat Actor' Suspected; Government Coalition Urges Greater PreventionRansomware-wielding attackers continue to target not just big businesses and large government agencies, but...

Ransomware disrupts 22 Texas government departments
2019-08-21 11:44

On August 16, Texas local government became the latest victim of the expanding global racket that is ransomware.

Fortnite Ransomware Masquerades as an Aimbot Game Hack
2019-08-20 20:29

Attackers are taking aim at Fortnite's global community of 250 million gamers.

Open Source-Based Ransomware Targets Fortnite Players
2019-08-20 11:53

A new ransomware family specifically targeting users of the Fortnite game is based on the open source Hidden-Cry malware, Cyren’s security researchers have discovered. read more