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Starbucks And Sainsbury's Disrupted By Major Ransomware Attack, Operations Hit
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, affected major companies like Starbucks and Sainsburys, forcing them to rely on backup systems to manage operations.
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Ransomware Attack On Service Provider Hits 300 Small Banks Across India
A ransomware attack on a technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in India to shut down temporarily, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters.
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Crypto Ransom Attack Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
Payments from crypto-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,304 crore) in 2023, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday. Scammers targeting institutions such as hospitals, schools and government offices for ransom pocketed $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,133 crore) last year, compared with $567 mill...
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Wolverine Gameplay, Upcoming Insomniac Games Slate, More Leaked in Ransomware Hack
Insomniac Games fell victim to a cybersecurity attack last week and the responsible ransomware group has leaked 1.67TB of data online. The leak contains gameplay footage of the upcoming Wolverine game, details on future slate, and emails between employees. Meanwhile, the studio has delayed its first Spider-Man 2 DLC to early 2024, which includes th...
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Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus Update Delayed to Early 2024 With Promise of More Features
Spider-Man 2’s New Game+ update has been delayed to early 2024 since developer Insomniac Games needs more time to ensure polish. As such, more features will be included in the update such as a mission replay option, the ability to change the time of day, and customisable colours for the symbiote tendrils. Insomniac Games was also a victim of a ra...
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Ransomware Attack On US Arm Of China's Largest Bank Disrupts Treasury Market
The US arm of China's largest bank said Thursday that it was hit by a ransomware attack, forcing clients to reroute trades and disrupting the US Treasury market.
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Boeing Says Business Hit By "Cyber Incident" After Ransomware Threat
Boeing, one of the world's largest defense and space contractors, said on Wednesday it was investigating a cyber incident that impacted elements of its parts and distribution business and cooperating with a law enforcement probe into it.
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Next Generation Of Ransomware Gangs Are Targeting Global Cryptocurrencies
One might imagine an attack on a city government and police force causing widespread and lengthy disruption would be headline news. But ransomware attacks are now so common and routine that most pass with barely a ripple of attention.
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India Saw Massive Surge in Ransomware, IoT Cyber Attacks in H1 2023: Report
While major economies like the US and the UK witnessed a decline in ransomware attacks, India (up 133 percent) and Germany (52 percent) are among the countries that saw a huge surge in such attacks, the 2023 SonicWall Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report for the January-June period stated. At the global level, a variety of other attacks have trended up, in...
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Ransomware Attacks Surge Over 2-Fold In India In First Half Of 2023: Report
India saw a huge surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in the first half of 2023, as criminals shifted to stealthier means of malicious activities, according to a report by SonicWall.
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Rising Cybersecurity Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities of Indian Companies as They Digitise Operations
A rise in cyberattacks poses a vital risk to India’s economic ambitions, with industries from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals becoming more vulnerable as they digitise operations, according to Google Cloud. Attacks have spiked significantly in the past six months, said Amit Pradhan, India consulting leader for the cybersecurity firm Mandiant.
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Reddit Hackers Threaten to Leak 80GB of Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack Over API Changes: Report
Reddit hackers behind a breach of the company in February have threatened to leak 80GB of data stolen from the platform in February. The hacking group wants Reddit to pay a ransom of $4.5 million (roughly Rs. 37 crore) and reverse its controversial API policy changes aimed at third-party apps.
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India Saw 31% Rise In Malware Attacks In 2022: Report
India experienced a 31 per cent surge in malware attacks in 2022, which should prompt companies to intensify their efforts in safeguarding themselves against cyberattacks, said a SonicWall report.
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DeFi Services Being Used for Illicit Transfers, Warns US Treasury Department
North Korea, cybercriminals, ransomware attackers, thieves and scammers are using decentralized finance (DeFi) services to transfer and launder their illicit proceeds, the US Treasury Department warned on Thursday. So-called DeFi platforms allow users to lend, borrow and save, usually in cryptoassets and stablecoins, without using banks.
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Drug Major Sun Pharma Hit By Ransomware Attack: 5 Facts
Mumbai-based drug major Sun Pharma said on Sunday that a ransomware group has taken responsibility for the March 2 information technology security breach.
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Starbucks And Sainsbury's Disrupted By Major Ransomware Attack, Operations Hit
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, affected major companies like Starbucks and Sainsburys, forcing them to rely on backup systems to manage operations.
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Ransomware Attack On Service Provider Hits 300 Small Banks Across India
A ransomware attack on a technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in India to shut down temporarily, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters.
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Crypto Ransom Attack Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
Payments from crypto-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,304 crore) in 2023, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday. Scammers targeting institutions such as hospitals, schools and government offices for ransom pocketed $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,133 crore) last year, compared with $567 mill...
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Wolverine Gameplay, Upcoming Insomniac Games Slate, More Leaked in Ransomware Hack
Insomniac Games fell victim to a cybersecurity attack last week and the responsible ransomware group has leaked 1.67TB of data online. The leak contains gameplay footage of the upcoming Wolverine game, details on future slate, and emails between employees. Meanwhile, the studio has delayed its first Spider-Man 2 DLC to early 2024, which includes th...
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Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus Update Delayed to Early 2024 With Promise of More Features
Spider-Man 2’s New Game+ update has been delayed to early 2024 since developer Insomniac Games needs more time to ensure polish. As such, more features will be included in the update such as a mission replay option, the ability to change the time of day, and customisable colours for the symbiote tendrils. Insomniac Games was also a victim of a ra...
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Ransomware Attack On US Arm Of China's Largest Bank Disrupts Treasury Market
The US arm of China's largest bank said Thursday that it was hit by a ransomware attack, forcing clients to reroute trades and disrupting the US Treasury market.
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Boeing Says Business Hit By "Cyber Incident" After Ransomware Threat
Boeing, one of the world's largest defense and space contractors, said on Wednesday it was investigating a cyber incident that impacted elements of its parts and distribution business and cooperating with a law enforcement probe into it.
-
Next Generation Of Ransomware Gangs Are Targeting Global Cryptocurrencies
One might imagine an attack on a city government and police force causing widespread and lengthy disruption would be headline news. But ransomware attacks are now so common and routine that most pass with barely a ripple of attention.
-
India Saw Massive Surge in Ransomware, IoT Cyber Attacks in H1 2023: Report
While major economies like the US and the UK witnessed a decline in ransomware attacks, India (up 133 percent) and Germany (52 percent) are among the countries that saw a huge surge in such attacks, the 2023 SonicWall Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report for the January-June period stated. At the global level, a variety of other attacks have trended up, in...
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Ransomware Attacks Surge Over 2-Fold In India In First Half Of 2023: Report
India saw a huge surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in the first half of 2023, as criminals shifted to stealthier means of malicious activities, according to a report by SonicWall.
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Rising Cybersecurity Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities of Indian Companies as They Digitise Operations
A rise in cyberattacks poses a vital risk to India’s economic ambitions, with industries from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals becoming more vulnerable as they digitise operations, according to Google Cloud. Attacks have spiked significantly in the past six months, said Amit Pradhan, India consulting leader for the cybersecurity firm Mandiant.
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Reddit Hackers Threaten to Leak 80GB of Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack Over API Changes: Report
Reddit hackers behind a breach of the company in February have threatened to leak 80GB of data stolen from the platform in February. The hacking group wants Reddit to pay a ransom of $4.5 million (roughly Rs. 37 crore) and reverse its controversial API policy changes aimed at third-party apps.
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India Saw 31% Rise In Malware Attacks In 2022: Report
India experienced a 31 per cent surge in malware attacks in 2022, which should prompt companies to intensify their efforts in safeguarding themselves against cyberattacks, said a SonicWall report.
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DeFi Services Being Used for Illicit Transfers, Warns US Treasury Department
North Korea, cybercriminals, ransomware attackers, thieves and scammers are using decentralized finance (DeFi) services to transfer and launder their illicit proceeds, the US Treasury Department warned on Thursday. So-called DeFi platforms allow users to lend, borrow and save, usually in cryptoassets and stablecoins, without using banks.
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Drug Major Sun Pharma Hit By Ransomware Attack: 5 Facts
Mumbai-based drug major Sun Pharma said on Sunday that a ransomware group has taken responsibility for the March 2 information technology security breach.
