[ad_1] Ransomware gangs have attacked hospitals and healthcare organizations with greater frequency because they know they have a good chance of getting paid, industry analysts say. Some cyberattackers will take down a system’s computers and electronic records, and won’t relinquish control until a ransom is paid. Attackers also often seek private health information that is...Read More

[ad_1] Ransomware remains one of the most disruptive cyber threats, with attackers continuously evolving their tactics and expanding their target base. Over the last six months (September 2024 to March 2025), major ransomware incidents have made headlines, affecting critical infrastructure, healthcare, telecommunications, government agencies, and cloud service providers.   These attacks highlight key trends in ransomware...Read More

[ad_1] BBC England Investigations BBC A virus hidden in an email attachment spread though Redcar and Cleveland’s computer network In the early hours an IT engineer raced into work through the dark, wintery streets of Redcar in north-east England. The dash was prompted by a worrying alert about the council’s computer network, and he was...Read More

[ad_1] A new study led by researchers from Michigan State University, Yale University and Johns Hopkins University reveals that ransomware attacks — which involve a hacker putting encryption controls into a file and then demanding a ransom to unlock the files—have become the primary driver of health care data breaches in the United States, compromising...Read More

[ad_1] INTERVIEW The call came into the help desk at a large US retailer. An employee had been locked out of their corporate accounts.  But the caller wasn’t actually a company employee. He was a Scattered Spider criminal trying to break into the retailer’s systems – and he was really good, according to Jon DiMaggio,...Read More

[ad_1] The recent disclosure of a ransomware-driven data breach at Broadcom has sent fresh ripples through the tech and cybersecurity community, highlighting the persistent risks inherent in supply chain and third-party data management. As reported by The Register, a Middle Eastern partner of payroll services giant ADP, Business Systems House (BSH), fell victim to a...Read More

[ad_1] RANSOMWARE attacks spiked to unprecedented levels in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data from cybersecurity analysts, with a 126 percent year-over-year increase in public extortion cases. A total of 2,289 victims were listed across 74 ransomware groups’ data leak sites between January and March, far exceeding the 1,011 victims disclosed during...Read More

[ad_1] A sophisticated ransomware campaign specifically targeting and mocking supporters of Elon Musk has been identified by cybersecurity experts. The attack, identified as a variant of Fog Ransomware, employs multi-stage PowerShell scripts and Netlify-hosted payloads to execute its malicious code. This campaign represents a concerning evolution in politically-themed malware that combines financial motivation with satirical...Read More

[ad_1] In a decisive move underscoring the evolving nature of cyber threats, the U.K.’s NHS England has issued an open letter to current and prospective suppliers across its digital ecosystem, calling for immediate and concerted action to enhance cybersecurity standards. The letter marks a critical juncture in the nation’s health system’s battle against increasingly sophisticated...Read More

[ad_1] As the cow is lowered into the velociraptor enclosure, Jurassic Park’s game warden, Robert Muldoon, explains that the “raptors” display “problem-solving intelligence.” He says they’re systematically testing the enclosure for weaknesses, throwing themselves at the electric fences to find a weak spot.  “They remember,” he says, with a dreadful seriousness.  The film Jurassic Park,...Read More