Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2023

Also, the credentials could have been used to gain initial access into corporate networks to deploy ransomware, steal or sabotage internal documents, or gain access to user data. The vulnerability posed a risk not only to NSC systems but also to the companies using NSC services.

Passwords 135

Passwords Healthcare Manufacturing Access 135

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Ransomware. Ransomware. The majority of those came from a credential-stuffing attack targeting Spotify and a data leak at the messaging app GO SMS Pro, which you can learn more about below. Here is our complete list of November’s cyber attacks and data breaches. As usual, incidents affecting UK organisations are in bold.

Data breaches 137

Data breaches Ransomware e-Discovery Personal data 137

IT Governance

AUGUST 22, 2018

One of the most concerning supply chain issues we currently face is how therapies can be transported across countries in the event of post-Brexit supply disruptions. The WannaCry ransomware attack is a prime example, where the inability to access data saw 14,778 patient appointments and 850 operations cancelled across the NHS.

Healthcare 45

Healthcare Information Security Risk Ransomware 45

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2022

Yet, we often see that generic installations will not send an alert on these events. The rise of ransomware and data wiper attacks makes data backups more important than ever. See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. The most critical data should have tightly restricted access. Data Backup Access and Changes.

Security 113

Security Access Sales e-Discovery 113

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

I remember that in early 2017, the business world was hit by ransomware, which felt to them like a speedy bullet shot at their blind spot. The ransomware attack was labeled as WannaCry, which in reality made the victims wanted to cry. Ransomware isn’t the only existing digital disaster. Final Thoughts.

Encryption 45

Encryption Communications Privacy Cybersecurity 45

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). Ransomware. Ransomware programs gain access to a computer’s file system and execute a payload to encrypt all data. Common types. Trojan horse. Mitigating malware.

Computer and Electronics 113

Computer and Electronics Phishing Ransomware Encryption 113

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

This is ransomware, starting with a phishing attack. Think of a room in a larger conference where people of like interests gather to hear speakers, see demonstrations and participate in themed Capture the Flag events. Ransomware is malicious computer code that blocks and owners access to their computer network until a ransom gets paid.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Risk IT 52