City of Dallas hit by Royal ransomware attack impacting IT services
The City of Dallas, Texas, has suffered a Royal ransomware attack, causing it to shut down some of its IT systems to prevent the…
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Tamil Nadu government domains lacks basic security protocols shows report
The Tamil Nadu government domain (tn.gov.in) has many exposures that can lead to phishing attacks and data breaches. The domain…
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City of Oakland declares state of emergency after ransomware attack
Oakland has declared a local state of emergency because of the impact of a ransomware attack that forced the City to take all its…
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Ransomware attack: Report flags host of security lapses at AIIMS
A preliminary fact-finding report into the cyberattack that has crippled services at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences…
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Over 70% of firms suffered 2 or more ransomware attacks in last year
Ransomware has become a popular means for cyber criminals to cash in on their activities. They use ransomware to encrypt…
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Tenable research reveals “Do-It-Yourself” ransomware kits have created thriving cottage industry of cybercrime
The shift to the subscription economy has created a new norm in the as-a-service world. And its not just Netflix and Spotify that…
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Police, Cyber Security Agency warn of ransomware in form of Windows OS update
The police and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) have jointly warned of a ransomware variant that masquerades as a…
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International security agencies brace for Russian state-sponsored hacks
Ever since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, there has been a cascade of consequences felt around the…
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Government warning: New Diavol Virus spreading through email to steal your money
The government of India has issued a Virus Alert via The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) after a new type of…
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Attacks surge in 1H 2021 as Trend Micro blocks 41 billion cyber threats
Global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro Incorporated has announced that it blocked 40.9 billion email threats, malicious files,…
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Congress may ban ransomware payments, Senate Homeland Security chairman says
US lawmakers have not ruled out legislation that could ban private companies from making ransomware payments, Sen. Gary Peters of…
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Ransomware biggest cybersecurity threat so far in 2021
Ransomware remained the standout threat in the first half of the year as cyber criminals continued to target big-name victims.…
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