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A piece of wiper malware is making the rounds erasing people’s important files, with its authors demanding a modest ransom to restore the data. However, the ransomware campaign is a lie, and the operators have no intention of decrypting the data…. Continue reading Beware of GermanWiper – the ransomware that is not ransomware
New York is joining other US states in expanding its definition of a data breach to include unauthorized “viewing” of data. The amendment also expands the definition of private information.
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As data protection authorities start to dish out GDPR-related fines, businesses in the US must learn to better communicate their data-handling practices to customers. The pressure is on for businesses to seed trust in their user base.
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Companies worldwide expect to boost cybersecurity investments by 34% in the next fiscal year, after raising them 17% the current year, new research shows. The reason? More than one in 10 firms loses upwards of $10 million after falling victim to a… Continue reading One in 10 Firms Loses Over $10 Million from a Cyber Attack
Trading crypto currency may land you a fortune overnight, but there are plenty of risks involved. Like forgetting the password to your wallet. Or someone hacking your computer to steal your funds. Or having your exchange hacked. In the case of Bitpoint… Continue reading Hackers steal $32 million from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint
Numerous big cities across the United States have fallen victim to ransomware attacks costing the municipalities tens of millions of dollars to recover. While some city administrators refrain from giving in to extortion demands, most end up paying in e… Continue reading US mayors agree to boycott future ransomware attacks following hacking spree on city systems
In only three days, businesses big and small with customers in the European Union have been told to cough up a cumulated €315 million in penalties after failing to comply with the GDPR rulebook.
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The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office intends to fine British Airways £183.39 million over a breach that compromised the personal data of some 500,000 customers. In October of 2018, the self-touted “world’s favorite ai… Continue reading ICO to fine British Airways £183.39 million under GDPR over 2018 breach
A combination of outdated computer systems, lack of investment, and a deficit of skills and awareness in cyber security is placing NHS hospitals at risk, researchers have warned.
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After suffering a ransomware attack that crippled municipal systems, the city of Lake City in Florida, USA, has fired its director of information technology. As the (updated) story goes, Lake City was initially hit without a ransom demand from the atta… Continue reading Lake City fires its IT director after paying hackers $460K in ransom