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CD Projekt hit by ransomware attack, refuses to pay ransom

Polish video game maker CD Projekt, which makes Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher, has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack. In a statement posted to its Twitter account, the company said it will “not give in nor negotiate” with the h.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchFeb 9th, 2021

83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year

Ransomware is an all-too-common occurrence: 83% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 46% of respondents experienced four or more and 14% indicated they experienced 10 or more. Of those respondents who exp.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

new MacBook every two years with this upgrade program

This might just be the MacBook upgrade program that Apple refuses to offer. Upgraded is a new subscription service powered by trusted partners that helps you get a new Mac every two years. Monthly payments start at just $36.06 with 0% interest, and A.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Georgia school shooter suspect interviewed by police a year before attack

Georgia school shooter suspect interviewed by police a year before attack.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Generative AI backlash hits annual writing event, prompting resignations

NaNoWriMo refuses to condemn AI as accessibility tool, faces criticism from writers. Enlarge (credit: Jorg Greuel via Getty Images) Over the weekend, the nonprofit National Novel Writing Month organization (NaNoWriMo) pu.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Viewpoint: In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

The number of active ransomware groups is on the rise, research finds

The number of active groups has risen 56% since 2023......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Business routers vulnerable to OS command injection attack

Zyxel fixes a 9.8-severity vulnerability in multiple endpoints......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up

Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased attacks on critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Th.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

OpenBAS: Open-source breach and attack simulation platform

OpenBAS is an open-source platform that enables organizations to plan, schedule, and execute crisis exercises, adversary simulations, and breach simulations. Compliant with ISO 22398 standards, OpenBAS is built as a modern web application featuring a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Qilin ransomware targets Google Chrome credentials

Sophos X-Ops reveals a new strategy that harvests credentials from compromised networks, raising significant cybersecurity concerns for organizations......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Man indicted on first-degree murder charge in death of Fla. dealership co-worker

Steve Tilbury is accused of fatally striking his co-worker with a metal baseball bat in a premeditated attack......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud

Bad actors leverage premium-rate phone numbers and bots to steal billions of dollars from businesses. In this Help Net Security video, Frank Teruel, CFO at Arkose Labs, discusses how to spot and stop them. The post The attack with many names: SMS Tol.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business

In this Help Net Security interview, Tim West, Director of Threat Intelligence and Outreach at WithSecure, discusses Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) with a focus on how these cybercriminal operations are adapting to increased competition, shifting str.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

YubiKeys are vulnerable to cloning attacks thanks to newly discovered side channel

Sophisticated attack breaks security assurances of the most popular FIDO key. Enlarge (credit: Yubico) The YubiKey 5, the most widely used hardware token for two-factor authentication based on the FIDO standard, contains.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Fla. dealership employee indicted on first-degree murder charge in death of co-worker

Steve Tilbury is accused of fatally striking his co-worker with a metal baseball bat in a premeditated attack......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

US Authorities Issue RansomHub Ransomware Alert

RansomHub spun out of the now defunct ALPHV......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Fla. dealership employee indicted for first-degree murder in death of co-worker

Steve Tilbury is accused of fatally striking his co-worker with a metal baseball bat in a premeditated attack......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

New ransomware group is hitting VMware ESXi systems hard

Researchers spot a new ransomware actor called Cicada3301, but it's not linked to the game of the same name......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

City of Columbus sues man after he discloses severity of ransomware attack

Mayor said data was unusable to criminals; researcher proved otherwise. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A judge in Ohio has issued a temporary restraining order against a security researcher who presented evidence that a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

How RansomHub went from zero to 210 victims in six months

RansomHub, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit that “popped up” earlier this year, has already amassed at least 210 victims (that we know of). Its affiliates have hit government services, IT and communication companies, healthcare ins.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024