Cyber Attacks
Weak Credentials and Stale Accounts Enabled Ransomware Breach at Welsh Data Unit
The UK ICO reprimanded Data Cymru and its IT provider for allowing a weak password on a dormant test account to facilitate a major data exfiltration.
Ransomware
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Malware & Ransomware
Semperis Report: Ransom Threats Target Employee Families and Homes
A new survey reveals that over a third of ransomware victims face threats against their families, forcing some to seek medical care or relocate.
Malware & Ransomware
Negotiator Arrest Prompts Calls For Stricter Third-Party Vendor Oversight
The arrest of a well-known ransomware negotiator underscores the critical need for organizations to maintain strict oversight of their vendor programs.
Malware & Ransomware
MonsterCloud Owner Accused of Paying Ransoms While Claiming Technical Decryption
Zohar Pinhasi faces wire fraud charges for allegedly paying cybercriminals to unlock client data while charging inflated fees.