BlackMatter ransomware gang shuts down ‘with pressure from authorities’
The BlackMatter ransomware group is allegedly shutting down its operation due to pressure from law enforcement agencies. The gang runs
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Australia announces Ransomware Action Plan: Key Takeaways
The Australian Home Minister has announced the “Ransomware Action Plan.” It is a series of new steps that the country
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Russian member of Trickbot gang extradited to U.S., appears before Court
A Russian national alleged to be a member of the Trickbot hacking group has been extradited to the United States
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Multi-nation action hacks in & takes down REvil ransomware group: Report
A multi-country operation hacked into the servers of the REvil ransomware group and forced it to shut operations this week.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchange over ransomware payments
The United States has imposed sanctions on a crypto exchange over its alleged role in enabling illegal payments from ransomware
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52% Indian companies endured cyber attacks in last 12 months: Survey
52% of Indian companies endured cyber attacks in the last 12 months, said Sophos in the second edition of its
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Tamil Nadu govt suffers a ransomware attack, hackers demand $1950
The Tamil Nadu Public Department has suffered a ransomware attack that has encrypted certain sensitive documents of the department, including
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Ransomware encrypts network of South Africa’s Department of Justice
A ransomware attack has encrypted the network of the entire Department of Justice in South Africa. The department is now working
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Should law firms worry about ransomware?
Traditionally, ransomware targeted organizations that handle critical services and infrastructure. Disruptions to their services can result in irreversible damage and
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Data Breach costs surge to record high in 2021: Report
Work from Home is very economical for companies but it has its limitations too. An increase in data breaches costs
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