Ransomware

Read: Ransomware Gang Apologizes to Canadian Hospital That Treats Children

Ransomware Gang Apologizes to Canadian Hospital That Treats Children

LockBit has apologized to SickKids for targeting it with ransomware, releasing a free decryptor to the hospital.

Read: Cybersecurity Incident Shuts Down Des Moines School District

Cybersecurity Incident Shuts Down Des Moines School District

Classes last week were cancelled in Massachusetts, and this week, in Iowa.

Read: 89 Colleges and School Districts, 25 Healthcare Organizations Impacted by Ransomware in 2022

89 Colleges and School Districts, 25 Healthcare Organizations Impacted by Ransomware in 2022

A new report found almost twice the number of K-12 schools were impacted by ransomware in 2022 compared to 2021.

Read: 2022 Trends That Will Impact Campus Security in 2023 and Beyond

2022 Trends That Will Impact Campus Security in 2023 and Beyond

Here are a few of the troubling trends that will most likely continue to affect education and healthcare security for the foreseeable future, as well as some links that can help you address these challenges.

Read: Cybersecurity’s Outlook for 2023: Talent Shortages, Database Management Struggles, and More

Cybersecurity’s Outlook for 2023: Talent Shortages, Database Management Struggles, and More

A new study has found that that 33% of all organizations surveyed experienced an operational disruption as a result of a cyber breach in the past year.

Read: Ransomware Gang Emails College Students with Demands

Ransomware Gang Emails College Students with Demands

The ransomware gang responsible for Knox College’s data breach is now directly contacting, intimidating students.

Read: Vice Society Claims Ransomware Attack Against Cincinnati State College

Vice Society Claims Ransomware Attack Against Cincinnati State College

An FAQ page on the college’s website includes information like how to securely apply to the school or sign up for classes until all systems are restored.

Read: Report Finds Email Attacks Wreaking Havoc on Organizations

Report Finds Email Attacks Wreaking Havoc on Organizations

A new study has found that email is now the top threat vector for cyberattacks, with 20% of advanced attacks breaching cyber defenses.

Read: Microsoft: Beware of Nation-State Cyber Attacks, IoT Threats

Microsoft: Beware of Nation-State Cyber Attacks, IoT Threats

Additionally, profit-fueled cyberattacks are on the rise, as the cybercrime economy continues to lower the skill barrier to entry.

Read: Vice Society Ransomware Group Has Its Sights Set on Schools

Vice Society Ransomware Group Has Its Sights Set on Schools

According to Microsoft, the Vice Society ransomware group targets the education sector due to its weaker security controls and likelihood to pay.

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