Ransomware

Cities of the Future or Hacker’s Paradise? The Cybersecurity Risks of Smart Cities
Join us as we explore the concept of smart cities—municipalities enhanced by connected technology like sensors, cameras, and automated systems to improve services and infrastructure. We discuss the inherent vulnerabilities that come ...
Updated Response to CISA Advisory (AA23-352A): #StopRansomware: Play Ransomware
AttackIQ has released an updated attack graph in response to the recently revised CISA Advisory (AA23-352A) which disseminates Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) associated with the Play ...

File Data: The Hidden Ransomware Threat Costing Enterprises Millions
Your weakest link doesn’t have to stay weak. Rethink file data management strategy today to secure your organization’s data—and trust.  ...

Huge Food Wholesaler Paralyzed by Hack — is it Scattered Spider Again?
UNFInished business: We were warned this would happen. And now here we are ...

Retail Under Siege: Why the Browser Is the New Cyber Battleground
In the last few months, some of the world’s most recognized retail brands — Marks & Spencer, Co-op, Harrods, Victoria’s Secret, The North Face, and Cartier — have been hit by a wave of sophisticated cyber-attacks ...

Marks & Spencer Suffers Ransomware Attack by Scattered Spider Group
Scott Schober, Cyber Expert, Author of "Hacked Again," and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, sits down with host David Braue to discuss the ransomware attack that recently hit Marks & Spencer. ...

Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments
Microsoft is offering European countries a new cybersecurity program for free to help them defend against threats from nation-states like China and Russia, ransomware gangs, and AI-powered cyber threats through greater intelligence ...

Interlock and the Kettering Ransomware Attack: ClickFix’s Persistence
In healthcare, every minute of downtime isn’t just a technical problem — it’s a patient safety risk.CNN recently reported that Kettering Health, a major hospital network in Ohio, was hit by a ransomware attack. According ...

Survey Surfaces Rise on Cyberattacks Fueled by AI
An annual survey of 1,021 cybersecurity and IT professionals finds the number of breaches increased 17% in the past year, with well over half (58%) now seeing a surge in ransomware attacks ...

U.S., Dutch Agencies Shut Down AVCheck Services Used by Threat Groups
Authorities with the United States, the Netherlands, and Finland shut down the AVCheck counter antivirus and two crypting services that were used by bad actors to obfuscate their malware and to test ...