Unpacking: ransomware attack on London hospitals
In June 2024, a ransomware attack on Synnovis, a critical pathology and diagnostics provider in London, crippled key services in several NHS hospitals. The attack caused widespread operational disruptions and…
Siemens, Ericsson warn EU cybersecurity rules may disrupt supply chains
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Electronics makers Siemens, Ericsson and Schneider Electric, along with industry group DigitalEurope warned on Monday that onerous proposed EU rules targeting cybersecurity risks…
SMEs security: Italy unveils the first Cyber Index
Pandemic, economic crisis, war. More and more critical issues involving “organic” reality are reflected in the digital operations of businesses. Cybercriminals have become much more astute in exploiting global trends…
Ransomware groups: here are the most dangerous and how they operate
Ransomware groups are becoming an increasingly lucrative industry for criminals who exploit companies’ vulnerabilities and take their data hostage for ransom. According to data from Check Point Research, economic damages for ransomware…
Ransomware’s infiltration of cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies: Cyber attacks, once mere theoretical possibilities, have now become a grave threat to modern society. While ransomware attacks have become commonplace, some recent high-profile incidents have thrust them into…
Cyberattacks in Healthcare: insights with Stéphane Duchesne
Cyberattacks, which already made it to the top five risks in 2020, have witnessed a staggering 600% increase since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. This alarming trend has left…
2022 CYBERTHREAT DEFENSE REPORT
Record-setting Ransomware Attacks, a Shortage of Skilled Personnel, and Low Security Awareness Across the Workforce Cause Headaches for IT Security Teams Annapolis, MD – April 4, 2022 – CyberEdge Group,…
Job losses and financial pain: the scourge of ransomware
Two out of every three organisations surveyed have suffered significant revenue losses as a direct result of a ransomware incident. Unsurprisingly, 81% of cyber professionals report they are highly or…
The Apple case and the evolution of ransomware
There is a cyber threat, that is bringing many companies to their knees in recent times and providing criminals with large and easy profits. The number one danger for managers…
TRU report: six top ransomware gangs making millions
It has been said that the cybersecurity word of the year is ‘resilience’ — but it could just as easily be ‘ransomware’. A report from eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU)…