Ransomware forces hospital to turn away ambulances

September 30, 2024 at 06:20PM A ransomware attack on University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas forced the hospital to limit operations and divert patients to other facilities. The center is working with authorities and third-party experts to resolve the issue. Ransomware attacks in healthcare are rising, posing a threat to patient care and information security. … Read more

MGM says FTC can’t possibly probe its ransomware downfall – watchdog chief Lina Khan was a guest at the time

April 16, 2024 at 04:44PM MGM Resorts has sued the FTC and Chair Lina Khan, seeking to halt an investigation into a ransomware attack on their network. The lawsuit claims a conflict of interest as Khan was a hotel guest during the cyberattack. MGM seeks to end the probe unless Khan is recused and challenges … Read more

Rackspace racks up $12M bill in ransomware raid recovery

November 16, 2023 at 04:28PM Rackspace has revealed that its expenses from a ransomware attack last year have now reached $12 million. The attack, initially described as a security incident, disrupted email services for thousands of customers. Rackspace attributed the intrusion to the Play crew, who exploited a critical Exchange bug. The company incurred costs … Read more