August 27, 2024 at 05:13PM Netwrix released findings from a survey on cybersecurity in the education sector. The study shows a 77% increase in cyberattacks from 2023, with common vectors being phishing and ransomware. Nearly half of organizations faced unplanned expenses due to security breaches, with some also incurring compliance fines and leadership changes. Remediation … Read more
August 6, 2024 at 09:42AM Hackers targeted UK-based Mobile Guardian, remotely wiping thousands of devices. The company detected unauthorized access on August 4 and shut down servers to contain the incident. Unauthorized access to iOS and Chrome OS devices was involved, but there is no evidence that attackers gained access to user data. Singapore’s Ministry … Read more
November 14, 2023 at 09:27AM The Royal ransomware gang has targeted over 350 organizations worldwide, demanding over $275 million in ransom. The cybercriminals are potentially planning to rebrand their operation, according to the US cybersecurity agency CISA and the FBI. The gang has attacked entities in critical infrastructure, education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, demanding payments … Read more