MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack is behind dayslong outage

September 24, 2024 at 08:53AM Money transfer giant MoneyGram confirmed a cybersecurity incident caused system outages since Friday, impacting network connectivity for customers. MoneyGram is working to resolve the situation and has not disclosed the type of attack. The extended outage suggests a ransomware attack, which could have far-reaching repercussions due to its massive customer … Read more

British Library Confirms Ransomware Attack Caused Outages

November 17, 2023 at 05:08PM The British Library confirmed that a ransomware attack caused a major outage, with recovery taking longer than expected. The library’s website remains offline and the attack has impacted its online systems, services, and onsite facilities. Protective measures have been implemented and a forensic investigation is ongoing with the help of … Read more

FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping

November 17, 2023 at 11:15AM The FCC has introduced new rules requiring wireless carriers in the US to give consumers more control over their mobile phone accounts to combat the rise in SIM-swapping and port-out fraud. Carriers must now notify customers of any SIM transfer requests to prevent cybercriminals from carrying out fraudulent activities. The … Read more