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Alleged LockBit ransomware gang member arrested in Canada
Dual Russian-Canadian citizen Mikhail Vasiliev is awaiting extradition to the US, where he will face criminal charges.
Kris Holt11.11.2022
Hackers release 500GB of data stolen in LA school district ransomware attack
500GB of sensitive data has leaked following a ransomware attack against the Los Angeles Unified School District, including Social Security and health info.
Jon Fingas10.03.2022
Cyberattack disrupts bookings for IHG hotels
For the past three days, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world hasn’t been able to accept online bookings due to a cyberattack.
Igor Bonifacic09.07.2022
The Los Angeles Unified School District is dealing with a ransomware attack
The Los Angeles Unified School District is navigating a ransomware attack that originated over Labor Day weekend. It hasn't disrupted school operations and classes are scheduled as usual.
Jessica Conditt09.06.2022
Bandai Namco says it was hacked and customer data may have been accessed
The 'Elden Ring' publisher is investigating the breach.
Kris Holt07.13.2022
North Korean hackers are using ransomware to attack healthcare providers, feds warn
They've apparently been targeting healthcare providers since May 2021.
Mariella Moon07.07.2022
Conti ransomware group threatens to oust Costa Rica's government as crisis deepens
Ransomware group Conti has boosted its threat against the Costa Rican government.
Steve Dent05.17.2022
A US college is shutting down for good following a ransomware attack
Lincoln College was unable to access recruitment and fundraising systems for months.
Kris Holt05.09.2022
Ubisoft says no user information was exposed in recent 'cyber security incident'
South American hacking group Lapsus$ is claiming responsibility for another high-profile hack.
Igor Bonifacic03.12.2022
Hackers may have obtained 190GB of sensitive data from Samsung
Some of Samsung’s confidential data has reportedly leaked due to a suspected cyberattack.
Igor Bonifacic03.05.2022
FBI says BlackByte ransomware group has breached critical US infrastructure
Representatives from the San Francisco 49ers have confirmed the security breach.
Mariella Moon02.15.2022
Ransomware attack hits major payroll company right before Christmas
Major payroll provider Kronos has been hit with a ransomware attack, jeopardizing paychecks right before Christmas.
Jon Fingas12.16.2021
Sinclair Broadcast Group says it has been hit by a ransomware attack
The hackers obtained data from the company's servers.
Kris Holt10.18.2021
US will bring together 30 countries to tackle ransomware
The Biden administration plans to bring together 30 countries later this month to discuss the threat ransomware attacks pose to global economic and national security.
Igor Bonifacic10.01.2021
US Treasury sanctions cryptocurrency exchange for aiding ransomware attacks
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a cryptocurrency exchange for allegedly laundering the money behind ransomware attacks.
Jon Fingas09.21.2021
President Biden is meeting with Apple, Google and Microsoft on cybersecurity
President Biden will talk with Apple, Google, Microsoft and other tech firms to address the 'root causes' of cyberattacks.
Jon Fingas08.25.2021
Gigabyte is the latest major PC maker to suffer a ransomware attack
Gigabyte has fallen prey to a ransomware attack just months after its rival Acer.
Jon Fingas08.08.2021
Kaseya deploys a master decryption key to unlock systems hit by REvil attack
Kaseya has announced that it has obtained a universal decryptor for victims of the July 2nd REvil ransomware attack.
Mariella Moon07.23.2021
Ransomware group REvil disappears from the internet
The websites operated by the ransomware group REvil went down in the early hours of Tuesday.
Mariella Moon07.14.2021
Iran's railway system fell prey to a cyberattack this weekend
Cyberattacks disrupted Iran's train system and website on the weekend, causing some chaos for travellers.
Jon Fingas07.12.2021