Cyber attackers have struck Australia again, with one of Australia’s top universities, the Queensland University of Technology, announcing a ransomware attack has hit them. At present, the university notes that there is no evidence any private data was stolen. The university has shut down its IT systems as a precaution, and students have been warned…
Cyber Onslaught on Australia Continues as Major University Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
December 30, 2022
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Los Angeles Unified School District Hit With Ransomware Attack
September 7, 2022
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The information technology systems of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in California, the second largest school district in the United States, were targeted by a ransomware attack over Labor Day weekend, the school system announced Monday. Following the “external cyber attack” on IT assets, LAUSD quickly responded to minimize disruptions to its network, including…
US Health Care Is Under Attack
Commentary The United States could be under attack. In 2020, the country experienced 1,389 ransomware attacks, averaging 3.8 attacks per day. A year later, the number of attacks had risen to 2,690, representing a 92.7 percent increase, according to Security Magazine. This year, things have gotten considerably worse. In the last 12 months, ransomware attacks…
Take Steps to Fend Off Ransomware Attacks, Federal Ministers Urge Canadians
OTTAWA—Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices. In an open letter today, the ministers encourage organizations to adopt the latest security measures, build a response plan and ensure information technology staff are well-prepared to respond to incidents. Canada is among the top countries affected…
Cyberattack Disrupts NL Health-Care System, Ransomware Not Confirmed: Health Minister
Newfoundland and Labrador’s health minister says the province’s health system has suffered a suspected cyberattack, but did not confirm media speculation that ransomware was used in the attack, which caused serious disruptions. Disruptions to the health-care IT system started on the morning of Oct. 30, causing “progressive failure” to what Health Minister John Haggie said…
Russia-Based Ransomware Gang Offline but Cause Not Clear
WASHINGTON—The Russia-based criminal syndicate behind a devastating series of recent ransomware attacks was offline on Tuesday, but cybersecurity experts said that it was premature to speculate why and that there was no indication of a law enforcement takedown. REvil’s dark web data-leak site and ransom-negotiating portals were both unreachable, cybersecurity researchers said. The group was…
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Border Towns Cry for Help; Antitrust Bills Target Big Tech; Ransomware Racket
People in the city of Uvalde, Texas, say they’re at their wit’s end. A constant stream of illegal immigrants—mostly young, male, and on the run from Border Patrol—are wreaking havoc in their community. Mayor Don Mclaughlin says migrants are nothing new when you live near the border, but this is different. Longtime rancher John Sewell…