Ransomware
Ransomware explained: Here’s what you need to know
Ransomware has emerged as a critical threat to businesses and government organisations in recent years. The ongoing outbreak of ransomware…
Hacking gang Monster uses a graphical interface to deploy its ransomware
A ransomware gang has built a graphical user interface to deploy its ransomware, researchers have discovered. The group, Monster, is…
French hospital hit in $10m cyberattack by “diabolical” ransomware hackers
A major hospital in France has been hit by a ransomware attack that has left it struggling to provide emergency…
Ragnar Locker ransomware gang hits Greek natural gas supplier DESFA
The Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for an attack on Greece's national gas system operator as it continues…
LockBit ransomware group targeted with DDoS attack after Entrust data leak
Ransomware gang LockBit says it has been hit with a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, which appears to have…
UK car dealer sees systems “permanently deleted” in apparent ransomware attack
A UK car dealership has seen some systems and files permanently deleted in a cyberattack. Holdcroft Motor Group says employee…
South Staffordshire Water hit by cyberattack from CL0P ransomware gang
South Staffordshire Water was the target of a “bungled or interrupted” cyberattack by the CLOP ransomware group this week but…
Businesses are falling victim to multiple ransomware gangs at once
A growing number of organisations are falling victim to multiple ransomware gangs at the same time, according to new research…
NHS 111 cyberattack is a sign of the ‘new normal’
A cyberattack that has disrupted the NHS 111 medical advice service since late last week is indicative of the 'new…
Ransomware gang Hive demands £500k from two UK colleges
Russian-speaking ransomware-as-a-service gang Hive has reportedly demanded £500,000 from two sixth-form colleges in Bedfordshire, under threat of leaking stolen data…