Nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to recover their data, the second-highest rate in six years, according to Sophos. How actual payments stack up with the initial demand Ransom payments and recovery costs are on the decline Despite the high percentage of companies that paid the ransom, 53% paid less than the original demand....Read More
Cyberattack disrupted systems at 13 McLaren hospitals and Karmanos cancer centers across Michigan. McLaren Health Care in Michigan has begun notifying over 743,000 individuals that their personal and health data may have been compromised in a ransomware attack in August 2024. The health system confirmed that unauthorised access to its systems began on 17 July...Read More
Giorgi Gvarakidze, candidate for Prosecutor General of Georgia, outlined his prosecutorial reform agenda during a presentation to Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee. His priorities include a firm stance against corruption, improved cybercrime enforcement, and a commitment to public transparency and privacy protection. Transparency and AccountabilityGvarakidze pledged to maintain timely public updates on high-profile criminal cases and...Read More
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier proposed a law to prevent convicted sex predators from being allowed to walk the streets before they are sentenced. On Tuesday, he advocated for Missy’s Law, which is designed to deny bail to all sex predators after they are found guilty by a jury. The proposal...Read More
Sandvik Mining has demonstrated its commitment to industry-leading cybersecurity by earning an internationally recognized certification for its product development processes. Independent auditors conducted a detailed external audit of Sandvik’s development lifecycle, leading to its achievement of IEC 62443-4-1 certification at maturity level 2. This globally recognized standard benchmarks secure product development in industrial automation and control...Read More
Following a spate of attacks on UK businesses, BT is warning SMEs they are a big target as new research reveals two million have had no cyber security training. According to the operator, four in ten (42%) small businesses have been victims of an attack or breach in the last 12 months, rising to...Read More
The modern ransomware landscape has evolved far beyond simple data encryption and ransom demands. Attackers have become more sophisticated, adopting double extortion tactics, where data is not only encrypted but also exfiltrated and used as leverage to demand higher ransoms. For CISOs, this shift represents a growing challenge—and a dire need for proactive Exfiltration Prevention. ...Read More
A minor was arrested and charged after using another person’s social media accounts to spread nude photos last week using a stolen phone. According to Police Staff Officer, ASP Stacy Smith, the 14-year-old was detained following a report made by...Read More
