Tag: zdnet
News and information from the Advent IM team.
Ransomware as a service: Negotiators are now in high demand
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) ecosystem is evolving into something akin to a corporate structure, researchers say, with new openings available for “negotiators” — a role focused on extorting victims to pay a ransom. Read via ZDNet.
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Ransomware: Paying up won’t stop you from getting hit again, says cybersecurity chief
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Paying up only advertises that you are willing to pay, warns NCSC boss. Read via ZDNet.
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Fourth malware strain discovered in SolarWinds incident
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Symantec said it identified Raindrop, the fourth malware strain used in the SolarWinds breach, after Sunspot, Sunburst, and Teardrop. Read via ZDnet.
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Hackers ‘manipulated’ stolen COVID-19 vaccine data before leaking it online
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
European Medicines Agency says investigation into cyberattack has revealed the hackers have attempted to “undermine trust” in COVID-19 vaccines. Read via ZDnet.
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Travelex paid $2.3 million in ransom to restore its systems
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Criminals allegedly asked for $3 million. Read more via ItProPortal.
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