Tag: cyber attack
News and information from the Advent IM team.
Ireland’s health service shuts down IT systems over ‘significant ransomware attack’
- by Ellie Hurst
- Industry News
Ireland’s health service has closed down its computer systems after what it described as a “significant ransomware attack”. The Republic’s Health Service Executive (HSE) said it had shut down its entire IT network as a “precaution”. It said COVID-19 vaccination appointments were not affected by the cyberattack and were going ahead as planned. Read story via SkyNews
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Spy bosses warn of cyber-attacks on smart cities
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Smart cities will be a target for hackers, and councils need to be prepared, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned. Sensors and internet-connected devices may improve urban services, but could also be used by hackers and foreign states to disrupt or spy. Read via BBC News.
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US passes emergency waiver over fuel pipeline cyber-attack
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The US government issued emergency legislation on Sunday after the largest fuel pipeline in the US was hit by a ransomware cyber-attack. read via BBC News.
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Cyber-Attack on Belgian Parliament
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
A coordinated cyber-attack has been carried out against Belgium’s parliament, scientific institutions, police services, and universities. Read via InfoSecurityMag.
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University of Hertfordshire’s entire IT system offline after cyber attack
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
Online classes are cancelled as every IT system is taken down by the attack Read via ItProPortal.
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UK and US expose global campaign of malign activity by Russian intelligence services
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The UK and US share US concerns about malign activity by Russia and have attributed a cyber attack to the Russian intelligence service. Read via Gov.Uk
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US poised to impose sanctions on Russia for cyber-attacks
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The US government is set to issue a wide range of sanctions against Russia, according to reports. read via BBC News.
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Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Within hours of Iran proudly announcing the launch of its latest centrifuges, a power blackout damaged some of the precious machines at its site in Natanz. Read via BBCnews.
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School cyber-attack affects 40,000 pupils’ email
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
A ransomware attack on multiple schools has left 37,000 pupils unable to access their email. Read via BBC News.
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Australia cyber attacks hit television channel and parliament
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
It is not currently known whether the attacks are related but an assistant minister has warned Australians “cannot be complacent”. Read via Sky News.
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