Colonial Pipeline pays $5 million to ransomware gang, report
The company reportedly sent ‘DarkSide’ a cryptocurrency payment hours after being infected.
On May 13, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Ransomware gang says D.C. police won’t pay $4 million demand, begins leaking files
Hackers leak alleged police data and screenshots of their failed negotiations.
On May 11, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
The largest fuel pipeline on the East Coast is being held for ransom by hackers from Russia
The company took several systems offline as a precautionary measure after being hit by ransomware.
On May 10, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Hackers threaten to release names of police informants unless ransom met
The ransomware group have given police three days to comply.
On Apr 27, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
State of emergency declared in New Orleans following ‘cyberattack’
City employees were ‘immediately alerted to power down computers, unplug devices, and disconnect from WiFi.’
On Dec 14, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Baltimore still refuses to pay hackers who hit city with ransomware
The city’s mayor says it could be months before all systems are restored.
On May 22, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Experts warn of uptick in ‘Ryuk’ ransomware after hackers net $3.7 million
Cybercriminals are shifting focus to high-value targets.
On Jan 16, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
This new ransomware locks your files until you play PUBG
Or you can use the code.
On Apr 11, 2018 by Phillip Tracy
U.S. authorities arrest ‘hero’ who stopped global ransomware attack
He disappeared when he went into custody.
On Aug 3, 2017 by Phillip Tracy
3 reasons you should be using Disconnect when you’re online
This powerful VPN helps protect your online privacy.
On Jul 6, 2017 by The Daily Dot Bazaar
The strange failures of the Petya ransomware attack
Why would hackers launch a ransomware attack that’s bad at making money?
On Jul 1, 2017 by Ben Dickson
Petya ransomware outbreak shows hackers are getting smarter—but the rest of the world is not
To avoid a truly devastating cyberattack, the world must get ahead of the criminals.
On Jun 29, 2017 by Ben Dickson
A major ransomware attack is spreading around the globe (updated)
The U.S. has blamed Russia.
On Jun 27, 2017 by Andrew Couts
How to protect yourself against ransomware
Read this before it’s too late.
On May 28, 2017 by Ben Dickson
Microsoft condemns NSA weaponization of malware after WannaCry attacks
Microsoft’s Brad Smith likened the scenario to the ‘U.S. military having some of its Tomahawk missiles stolen.’
On May 15, 2017 by David Gilmour
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