The attack targeted pathology services firm Synnovis, causing a “severe reduction in capacity” – forcing hospitals to cancel operations, tests, and even blood transfusions. Ciaran Martin, former chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), identified the attackers as the group “Qilin,” known to operate freely from within Russia. “We believe it is a …
If you have a crypto wallet containing a fortune but forgot the password, all may not be lost. This week, a pair of researchers revealed how they cracked an 11-year-old password to a crypto wallet containing roughly $3 million in bitcoins. With a lot of skill and a bit of luck, the researchers uncovered a …
An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that officials said he ran for nearly a decade, amassing at least $99 million in profits by reselling access to criminals who used it for identity theft, child exploitation and financial fraud including pandemic relief scams. The U.S. Department of …
Hackers are reportedly using malicious scripts within a spoofed version of Microsoft’s classic Minesweeper game to launch attacks on financial organizations in Europe and the U.S. Ukraine‘s cybersecurity teams, the Cyber Security Center of the National Bank of Ukraine (CSIRT-NBU) and the Government Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) have linked these attacks to …
SAN JOSE, April 23, 2024 — Data management and storage company Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) today announced DXi T-Series all-flash backup appliances to accelerate data protection processes to protect and recover IT operations from ransomware and other data risks. With data-intensive initiatives, like AI, a high priority, coupled with the continuing and ever-present threat of …
This compares with 29% paying up in the last quarter of 2023, continuing a downward trend observed since 2019. In Q1 2019 85% paid up, according to Coveware’s figures. It comes as organisations implement advanced protective measures, face regulatory pressure not to pay, and as the belief that cybercriminals will act according to their promises …
The confirmation comes after the criminals responsible for the attack uploaded stolen documents to their dark web site, prompting concerns over data security and user privacy. INC Ransom, the group that has claimed responsibility, is notorious for targeting various governmental, educational and healthcare institutions. The council revealed on 3rd April that approximately 25 sensitive documents, …
The information Qilin’s teased on its dark web page includes the driving licence and salary information of the Big Issue Group’s CEO, Paul Cheal. It also released the company’s financials, which are not public. The gang also compromised employee data, including personal addresses, employee details and passport scans. Qilin did not demand a ransom, but …
A recent Internet Security Report revealed a significant surge in evasive malware, amplifying the total volume of malware globally. Global cybersecurity leader WatchGuard Technologies compiled the report, which also outlined crucial trends among top malware and both network and endpoint security threats, exploring data collected and analysed by their Threat Lab researchers. Key findings showed …
SAN FRANCISCO – Data storage company Scality recently announced the results of a survey of 500 IT decision-makers across France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. to gain insight into the role immutable data storage plays in an organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy. Key findings reveal: 94% either already rely on immutable data storage or plan to implement …