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Despite Fast Rebound, Entity Still Reporting Data BreachAn Iowa eye clinic and its affiliated surgery center recently recovered from a ransomware attack on their common systems within one day and...

As it turns out, crime pays incredibly well for some The infamous GandCrab malware infection has netted its operators an estimated nine-figure payout from targeting large, high-value corporate systems.…

The Kraken ransomware author has released a second version of the malicious code, along with a unique affiliate program on the Dark Web. According to research into Kraken v.2 the new version is...

Ransomware-as-a-Service Operation Joins Forces With Fallout Exploit KitA slick ransomware-as-a-service operation called Kraken Cryptor has begun leveraging the Fallout exploit kit to help it score...

Bitdefender released a decryption tool for recent versions of GandCrab, the world’s most prolific ransomware. Developed in close partnership with Europol and the Romanian Police, and with support...

After a two-quarter lull in the action, malware activity resurged in the third quarter of the year, especially on the business front.

Many municipalities hit with ransomware don't have much of a choice when it comes to paying up, experts say.

This guide covers Locky, WannaCry, Petya, and other ransomware attacks, the systems hackers target, and how to avoid becoming a victim and paying cybercriminals a ransom in the event of an infection.

A Connecticut city has paid $2,000 to restore access to its computer system after a ransomware attack. West Haven officials said Thursday they paid the money to anonymous attackers through the...

A “critical water utility” was hit by a recent ransomware attack, significantly impeding the service in the week after Hurricane Florence hit the East Coast of the U.S. The Onslow Water and Sewer...