Security
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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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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Security
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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Security
While ransomware incidents have been occurring for more than 30 years, only in the last decade has the term "ransomware" appeared regularly in popular media. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to ...
Nov 18, 2023
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Security
The cyberattack that paralyzed several major Australian ports was a sharp reminder of what governments and experts say is a growing threat to shipping, the lifeblood of the global economy.
Nov 13, 2023
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Security
The U.S. Treasury says it is aware of a cybersecurity attack at China's biggest bank that reportedly disrupted trading in the U.S. Treasury market and is in contact with financial regulators.
Nov 10, 2023
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Security
The Dallas City Council has approved two agreements totaling nearly $2.7 million to shore up the city's IT security, while Dallas County officials try to determine if sensitive information stolen by hackers last month has ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Security
As of the beginning of this year, more than 72% of businesses worldwide have been affected by ransomware attacks, according to the global data and business intelligence platform Statista.
Nov 6, 2023
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