Switzerland notes increase in cyberattacks ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Swiss authorities have recorded an increase in cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns ahead of this weekend's summit, where representatives from 90 countries will discuss how to end the war...
As markup nears, knives come out for comprehensive data privacy legislation
With the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) weeks away from a markup, critics of the bill’s language are ratcheting up pressure on congressional leaders to change the landmark...
Ransomware tracker: The latest figures [June 2024]
Note: this Ransomware Tracker is updated on the second Sunday of each month to stay current The number of attacks claimed by ransomware groups in May spiked...
Microsoft, Google pledge ‘low cost’ cybersecurity services to rural hospitals
Rural hospitals will gain access to cybersecurity services at reduced prices thanks to a new initiative led by Microsoft, Google and the White House. The Biden administration...
Urgent call for O-type blood donations following London hospitals ransomware attack
The National Health Service (NHS) in England issued an urgent call on Monday for O-type blood donations following a ransomware attack that has disrupted blood matching tests for...
Microsoft reverses course, makes Recall feature opt-in only after security backlash
Microsoft announced changes on Friday to its controversial Recall feature that will allow users to proactively opt in to the tool before it is activated on devices. ...
UK election campaigns ignore London hospitals cyberattack despite disruption
Cybercriminals believed to be based in Russia disrupted healthcare at several hospitals in London this week — yet the attack barely registered for the United Kingdom’s major political...
FBI Distributes 7,000 LockBit Ransomware Decryption Keys to Help Victims
Jun 07, 2024NewsroomRansomware / Endpoint Security
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has disclosed that it's in possession of more than 7,000 decryption keys associated with the LockBit ransomware...
Ultimate Cyber Hygiene Guide: Learn How to Simplify Your Security Efforts
Jun 07, 2024The Hacker NewsCyber Hygiene / Webinar
2023 was a year of unprecedented cyberattacks. Ransomware crippled businesses, DDoS attacks disrupted critical services, and data breaches exposed millions of sensitive...
Sapphire Werewolf hackers spy on Russian education, defense and aerospace industries
A hacker group dubbed Sapphire Werewolf has attacked more than 300 Russian companies over the past three months using the Amethyst infostealer, researchers have found. The group’s...
