Chainalysis in Action: U.S. Authorities Disrupt NetWalker Ransomware

There are a number of entities who can take a bow for their part in yesterday’s news about NetWalker.  Read Chainanalysis’s post about their role: Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a coordinated international law enforce… Continue reading Chainalysis in Action: U.S. Authorities Disrupt NetWalker Ransomware

SC: Georgetown County computer network down after cyber attack

Patrick Phillips reports: Georgetown County leaders say a “major infrastructure breach” over the weekend is affecting most of the county’s electronic systems. It is not yet clear what information may have been compromised in the attack. Read more on Li… Continue reading SC: Georgetown County computer network down after cyber attack

NC: Haywood County Schools Sends Data Breach Notices for August Ransomware Attack

Becky Johnson reports:  Hundreds of current and former Haywood County Schools employees got letters this month informing them their private information could have been compromised in a cyberattack against the school system. A cybercriminal ring hacked … Continue reading NC: Haywood County Schools Sends Data Breach Notices for August Ransomware Attack

Tennessee Wesleyan University systems recovering after Friday ransomware attack

Shane Duncan reports: Tennessee Wesleyan University was the target of a cyber attack that held certain files for ransom last week. The university is currently investigating the attack that was made on the campus network early Friday morning along with … Continue reading Tennessee Wesleyan University systems recovering after Friday ransomware attack