Posts Tagged ‘ransomware’
Safeguard Your Small Business: The Vital Role of IT Managed Services in Preventing Catastrophic Outages
In the fast-paced world of modern business, the reliance on technology has never been more significant. However, with this reliance comes the looming threat of cyberattacks, as evidenced by the recent week-long IT outage experienced by Panera Bread, attributed to a ransomware attack. Such incidents not only disrupt operations but also tarnish reputation and incur…
Read MoreThe LockBit ransomware group has claimed that it has successfully landed a hit on Boeing.
The LockBit ransomware group has claimed that it has successfully landed a hit on Boeing. The aerospace giant confirmed that its parts and distribution arm did fall victim to a ransomware attack. Boeing was quick to say that the attack would not impact flight safety. The company said that it is investigating the incident and…
Read MoreLas Vegas Under Attack… Still
Casino titan Caesars Entertainment is the latest Las Vegas institution hit by a cyberattack, joining rival MGM Resorts International. One critical difference though: Caesar’s said that its gambling operations were not disrupted. The company told the federal Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that a data breach on September 7 may have exposed the driver’s license…
Read MoreRecent Cyber Incidents reported in the past week!
It has been a tumultuous week marked by a series of concerning cyberattacks. Firstly, the financial advisory firm Kroll, a financial advisory firm, has recently experienced a data breach. The firm is handling bankruptcy proceedings for DeFi companies FTX, BlockFi, and Genesis Global Holdco. Kroll said that on August 19, bad actors targeted a T-Mobile…
Read MoreMom’s Meals data breach affects over 1.2 Million People
Mom’s Meals, a medical meal delivery service for self-paying customers or people eligible for government assistance through the Medicaid and Older Americans Act programs, has announced a data breach after a successful ransomware hit. The company said that it identified suspicious activity on its networks on February 22, 2023, and determined files on its systems had…
Read MoreWhat is Ransomware
Some people don’t like John Oliver for language or political reasons. However, if you can get past that, he explains what Ransomware is, in such a way that anyone can understand. Give it a watch! If you have any further questions or concerns, give us a call.
Read MoreA letter from the White House regarding ‘What To Do To Protect Against The Threat of Ransomware’.
A letter from the White House regarding ‘What To Do To Protect Against The Threat of Ransomware’. On the second page, you will find the U.S. Government’s recommended best practices – we’ve selected a small number of highly impactful steps to help you focus and make rapid progress on driving down risk. FROM: Anne Neuberger,…
Read MoreMedNetwoRX – Ransomware
A reported ransomware attack on MedNetwoRX has impeded medical providers’ access to their Aprima electronic health record systems for more than two weeks. This hack impacts medical practices, clinics and hospitals of all sizes, from solo providers to conglomerates that rely on MedNetworx to host the Aprima electronic medical records system from vendor CompuGroup eMDs.…
Read MoreCapcom: Ransomware gang used old VPN device
Capcom has released a final update about the ransomware attack it suffered last year, detailing how the hackers gained access to the network, compromised devices, and stole personal information belonging to thousands of individuals. In early November 2020, Ragnar Locker ransomware hit the Japanese game developer and publisher, forcing Capcom to shut down portions of…
Read MoreCorporate Networks Being Targeted By New Ransomware
There’s a new threat actor on the hacking world stage, going by the name “OldGremlin”, and they’re causing some serious damage to corporate networks around the world. The group’s malware campaign seems to have begun back in March of this year (2020) and for the moment, at least, is centered in Russia. Of course, it…
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