Leicester Council confirms ransomware attack

Leicester Council confirms ransomware attack

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, …

Read more

UK accuses Russia of cyber interference targeting elections and democracy

UK accuses Russia of cyber interference targeting elections and democracy

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a division of GCHQ, attributed these activities to the group known as Star Blizzard, asserting its likely affiliation with Centre 18 of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The malicious cyber activity orchestrated by Star Blizzard encompasses a range of tactics, including spearphishing attacks on UK parliamentarians across multiple political …

Read more