/tags/ransomware ransomware en-US WLRN Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:00:27 GMT /health/2024-08-01/a-ransomware-attack-at-oneblood-is-delaying-blood-distribution-to-hospitals The blood donation organization says it’s remaining operational to collect, test and distribute blood as it works to restore full functionality to its systems "as expeditiously as possible.” Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:00:27 GMT /health/2024-08-01/a-ransomware-attack-at-oneblood-is-delaying-blood-distribution-to-hospitals Tyler Luginski /news/2022-08-12/ransomware-attacks-are-hitting-small-businesses-these-are-experts-top-defense-tips A report released this month by the Ransomware Task Force offers small and medium-sized businesses a series of steps to take to deal with cyberattacks and ransomware. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-12/ransomware-attacks-are-hitting-small-businesses-these-are-experts-top-defense-tips Jenna McLaughlin /2021-12-14/kronos-hack-will-likely-affect-how-employers-issue-paychecks-and-track-hours The attack affects several of its systems, including how employees track their paid time off and how they get paid, according to the company. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:05:18 GMT /2021-12-14/kronos-hack-will-likely-affect-how-employers-issue-paychecks-and-track-hours Becky Sullivan, Jonathan Franklin /news/2021-12-01/about-50-000-students-and-employees-may-have-had-their-personal-info-stolen-theyre-getting-told-now About 50-thousand Broward County public school students and school employees are being told that their personal data may have been breached during a ransomware attack months ago. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:31:27 GMT /news/2021-12-01/about-50-000-students-and-employees-may-have-had-their-personal-info-stolen-theyre-getting-told-now Scott Travis /news/2021-07-05/scale-details-of-massive-kaseya-ransomware-attack-emerge An affiliate of the notorious Russian-linked REvil gang infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries on Friday. Researchers say REvil was demanding ransoms of up to $5 million. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:43:00 GMT /news/2021-07-05/scale-details-of-massive-kaseya-ransomware-attack-emerge The Associated Press /news/2021-07-02/hacks-are-prompting-calls-for-a-cyber-agreement-but-reaching-one-would-be-tough The recent ransomware attacks on U.S. industries have sparked renewed talk of an international cyber agreement that could set rules for what's permissible, and spell out sanctions for violators. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:35:39 GMT /news/2021-07-02/hacks-are-prompting-calls-for-a-cyber-agreement-but-reaching-one-would-be-tough Scott Neuman, Greg Myre /2021-06-10/how-bitcoin-has-fueled-ransomware-attacks If you're planning a multi-million dollar ransomware attack, there's really only one way to collect - with cryptocurrency. It's fast. It's easy. Best of all, it's largely anonymous and hard to trace. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:30:41 GMT /2021-06-10/how-bitcoin-has-fueled-ransomware-attacks Greg Myre /news/2021-06-08/how-a-new-team-of-feds-hacked-the-hackers-and-got-colonial-pipelines-bitcoin-back The linchpin to retrieving $2.3 million, half the company's payment, was gaining access to the private key linked to the attacker's Bitcoin account. Here's how authorities may have gotten it. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:17:50 GMT /news/2021-06-08/how-a-new-team-of-feds-hacked-the-hackers-and-got-colonial-pipelines-bitcoin-back Vanessa Romo /news/2021-06-02/put-your-wallet-away-meat-prices-are-not-likely-to-rise-after-jbs-cyberattack The disruption in production sparked speculation that prices would skyrocket. But analysts say there will be little impact if JBS delivers on its pledge to be up and running on Wednesday. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:03:44 GMT /news/2021-06-02/put-your-wallet-away-meat-prices-are-not-likely-to-rise-after-jbs-cyberattack Vanessa Romo /news/2021-05-19/beyond-airports-tsa-also-manages-pipeline-security-that-could-be-a-problem The agency was put in charge of pipeline cybersecurity when it was formed, but experts say it lacks funding and support for the job. The Colonial Pipeline hack made the issue even more pressing. Wed, 19 May 2021 11:02:19 GMT /news/2021-05-19/beyond-airports-tsa-also-manages-pipeline-security-that-could-be-a-problem Brian Naylor