The British Library Hit by Rhysida Ransomware Attack
The British Library, the national library of the United Kingdom, has been suffering from a major IT outage since October, when it was targeted by a ransomware attack. The cyberattack has affected the library’s online services, including its website, catalog, digital collections, and email system. According to a statement from the library, the attack was […]
Nickelodeon Confirms Data Leak, But Says It’s Mostly Old Stuff
Nickelodeon, the popular kids’ TV channel owned by Paramount, has confirmed that some of its data was leaked online by an unknown source. However, the company says that most of the leaked data is old and outdated, and does not affect its current operations or projects. Read: The Port of Nagoya was hit by a […]
The Port of Nagoya was hit by a ransomware attack
The Port of Nagoya, the largest and busiest port in Japan, has been targeted in a ransomware attack that currently impacts the operation of container terminals. The attack was detected on July 4, 2023, and affected the “Nagoya Port Unified Terminal System” (NUTS). Read: YouTube will limit video views for ad blocker users worldwide According […]
How Siemens Energy was hit by a ransomware attack
Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy solutions, has confirmed that it was the victim of a cyberattack by the Clop ransomware group. The attack, which occurred in June, resulted in the theft of sensitive data from the company’s network. According to a statement by Siemens Energy, the company detected and contained the attack quickly […]
How a Ransomware Attack on the University of Manchester Threatens Student Data
A recent cyberattack on the University of Manchester has put the personal data of thousands of students at risk. The hackers behind the attack have started to email students, warning them that their data will soon be leaked online if the university does not pay a ransom. Read: Chilean Army Hit by Rhysida Ransomware, Documents […]
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC) was hit by a ransomware attack
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC) is one of the largest health services providers in the United States, serving more than 2.5 million members in four states. However, the organization recently became the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised its systems and exposed its members’ and providers’ sensitive data. Read: Gravity Forms Plugin Exposes WordPress […]
March 2023: A Record-Breaking Month for Ransomware Attacks
If experts consider ransomware attacks to be a serious threat to businesses and organizations, they are shocked by the latest statistics from NCC Group, a global cybersecurity firm. According to their report, March 2023 was the most prolific month recorded by cybersecurity analysts in recent years, measuring 459 attacks, an increase of 91% from the […]
LockBit Ransomware Reportedly Attacked Banco de Venezuela
Ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, targeting various sectors and organizations around the world. One of the latest victims of this cyber threat is Banco de Venezuela, the largest bank in the country, which reportedly suffered a LockBit ransomware attack on April 19. Read: March 2023: A Record-Breaking Month for Ransomware Attacks How […]
Dole Food Company Suffers Ransomware Attack
Dole Food Company, one of the world’s largest producers of fruits and vegetables, recently suffered a ransomware attack that impacted their operations. The company immediately took steps to contain the attack and investigate the incident. There are few details about the attack; Dole so far has shared that the impact is limited. Read: Activision confirms […]