Security
University of Twente has investigated the decision-making processes of victims forced to pay ransom following ransomware attacks. UT researcher Tom Meurs and his colleagues analyzed data provided by the Dutch National Police ...
Feb 5, 2024
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Online services at some Swedish government agencies and shops have been disrupted in a ransomware attack believed to have been carried out by a Russian hacker group, IT consultancy Tietoevry said.
Jan 23, 2024
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A Russian national has been sanctioned by the Australian government for his role in a cyber attack that compromised the personal information of more than 10 million Australians.
Jan 23, 2024
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While cyber-attacks on banks, utilities and media platforms may grab the most attention, the hacking of the British Library has led to warnings that academia has become an easy target.
Jan 16, 2024
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Business
Hackers who targeted the city of Dallas had access to the addresses, social security numbers and other personal information of nearly 300 more people than what had been previously disclosed to the public, city officials now ...
Jan 12, 2024
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Internet
Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to cybercriminals who used them for ransomware attacks, identity theft and other scams around the world.
Dec 15, 2023
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Internet
In August 2023, the White House announced a plan to bolster cybersecurity in K-12 schools—and with good reason. Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, there were 386 recorded cyberattacks in the U.S. education sector and ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Japan's space agency was likely penetrated by a cyber attack this year by unknown entities but no sensitive information about rockets or satellites was accessed, officials said Wednesday.
Nov 29, 2023
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Should companies experiencing cyber attacks be forgiven if they cooperate with the government to stop such attacks? That's the idea the federal government is considering with its possible "safe harbor" laws.
Nov 22, 2023
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Australia's critical infrastructure—including ports, energy grids and water supplies—reported 143 cyber attacks over the past year, up from 95 incidents the year before.
Nov 21, 2023
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In some sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually one whose role involves aggressive play. Heavy attackers are usually placed up front so they can score some points for the team.
In football, attackers are also referred to as strikers.
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