Ransomware
Pipeline CEO Defends Company’s Cyber Info Sharing – Breaking Defense Breaking Defense
WASHINGTON: Colonial Pipeline CEO and President Joseph Blount defended his company’s actions after it was hacked, saying it “was extremely transparent” in sharing information with the federal government. The acting director of DHS’s cyber arm, Brandon Wales, had told Congress that CISA was not getting the “technical information” it needed to share publicly about the Colonial …
Ransomware: US recovers millions in cryptocurrency paid to Colonial Pipeline hackers
The announcement confirms CNN’s earlier reporting about the FBI-led operation, which was carried out with cooperation from Colonial Pipeline, the company that fell victim to the ransomware attack in question. Specifically, the Justice Department said it seized approximately $2.3 million in Bitcoins paid to individuals in a criminal hacking group known as DarkSide. The FBI …
Ransomware: Ireland’s health service remains ‘significantly’ disrupted weeks after attack
Ireland’s health service is still suffering from significant disruption more than three weeks after falling victim to a ransomware attack. The Health Service Executive (HSE), which is responsible for healthcare and social services across Ireland, shut down all of its IT systems following the attack last month. Many of these systems were shut down as …
Ransomware Now #1 Use Case For Autonomous Response Technology
CAMBRIDGE, England, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Darktrace, a leading cyber security AI company, today announced that ransomware is the top use case of its market-leading Autonomous Response technology, as organizations face the increased threat of machine-speed attacks. As sophisticated ransomware attacks continue to pose an existential risk to organizations in all sectors, Darktrace Antigena …
Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack and gas shortage fears: What you need to know
Colonial Pipeline was the target of a ransomware attack that forced it to shut down operations. Getty Images The weekend shutdown of a major US petroleum pipeline after a ransomware attack has highlighted the vulnerability of the country’s critical infrastructure, which has been the target of an increasing number of cyberattacks. Colonial Pipeline, which operates …
Russian criminal suspected in Colonial pipeline ransomware attack
WASHINGTON — A Russian criminal group may be responsible for a ransomware attack that shut down a major U.S. fuel pipeline, two sources familiar with the matter said Sunday. The group, known as DarkSide, is relatively new but has a sophisticated approach to the business of extortion, the sources said. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said …
Breaking News – FBI warns ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
FBI Agents warned Wednesday, October 27, that a major ransomware assault is underway against American hospitals, some of which have already been attacked by a gang of cybercriminals. Ransomware is an increasing threat to US healthcare and has already cost hospitals tens of millions in recent years. A typical attack encrypts important data, such as …
Several hospitals targeted in new wave of ransomware attacks
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a warning advisory Wednesday night regarding ransomware activity targeting health care facilities. On Twitter, CISA said “there is an imminent and increased cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.” “CISA, FBI, and (the Department of Health and Human Services) have credible information of an increased and …
Tyler Technologies Reportedly Paid Ransomware, Like Many Other Victims, Expert Says
Tyler Technologies reportedly paid the ransomware that locked up its internal network and downed its phone and email systems last month, according to a published report. Tech news website Bleeping Computer, citing a source, said the Plano, Texas provider of software to state, county, and municipal governments in all 50 states and around the world, …
Incident Of The Week: Recent Tyler Technology Ransomware Attack Puts Election Night In Focus
[Records Exposed: Undisclosed | Industry: Government Service Providers | Type Of Attack: Ransomware/Perception Hack] As election day draws near, a decidedly unnerving trend is emerging. Ransomware attacks, specifically those targeted toward government entities, are increasing at an alarming rate. The first two weeks of September brought with it seven new successful U.S. government ransomware attacks. …
