September 11, 2024 at 09:39AM Executives and security leaders facing ransomware attacks endure immense stress and uncertainty. In a recent incident involving Hazard ransomware, victims paid a ransom for a decryption tool that ultimately didn’t work, escalating their distress. Despite this, cybersecurity experts emphasize the need for caution, as success with decryption tools is not … Read more
April 22, 2024 at 01:54AM Cannes Hospital Centre – Simone Veil (CHC-SV) was hit by a cyberattack, forcing the shutdown of its systems. The hospital is now operating via manual methods, causing delays in patient services. No ransom demand has been made, and no data theft has been reported. CHC-SV is working to restore normal … Read more
November 27, 2023 at 11:23AM Slovenian power company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) experienced a ransomware attack that affected its systems and encrypted files. However, the attack did not disrupt electric power production. HSE, the country’s largest power generation company, is considered critical infrastructure. The organization has taken measures to contain the attack, inform authorities, and … Read more
November 23, 2023 at 06:57AM Direct debit collection company London & Zurich suffered a ransomware attack on November 10, resulting in outages that have caused significant cash flow disruptions for customers. Some customers have been unable to process direct debit payments, leading to financial difficulties. Communication from London & Zurich has been sporadic and unclear, … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 03:28AM Zero day threats are security vulnerabilities that have been detected in a system or device but have not yet been patched by the vendor community. These threats can be targeted towards specific companies or applications and can cause significant damage, including financial losses. Relying solely on vendors to address these … Read more