Ransomware

Japan faces beer crunch after cyberattack hobbles Asahi’s output

The disruption underscores Japan’s continued vulnerability to hacks

The security incident is only the latest to hit the French telecommunications operator this year.

Ransomware hack hit Orange telecom, data published on dark web

Telecommunications companies are attractive targets for hackers as they store valuable financial information on customers as well as critical data and communication from governments and businesses

Microsoft and its tech rival have both said Chinese hackers are among those taking advantage of the flaw. Beijing has denied the claim.

Microsoft says some SharePoint server hackers now using ransomware

Unlike typical state-backed hacker campaigns, which are aimed at stealing data, ransomware can cause widespread disruption depending on where it lands

Ransomware is a type of software that is specifically designed to withhold a victim’s sensitive data or device hostage.

A ransomware attack hit a vendor to DBS. What is a ransomware attack and how does it affect companies?

Singapore was hit by 21 million cyberattacks originating from compromised servers in 2024

DBS says its systems are not compromised by the ransomware attack and that customers’ deposit and monies “remain safe”.

DBS, Bank of China’s printing vendor hit by ransomware attack; over 11,000 customers’ data stolen

Both banks say their internal systems are not compromised and that customers’ deposits and monies ‘remain safe’

The SEC decided against a fine in light of the ICBC unit’s “meaningful cooperation and extensive remedial measures.” It also said the causes of the attack included inadequate preparation for a potentially severe cybersecurity incident.

SEC settles with ICBC unit over ransomware attack, imposes no fine

THE US Securities and Exchange Commission has settled record keeping charges against an Industrial and Commercial Bank of China unit concerning a November 2023 ransomware attack, but decided not to im...

The Blue Yonder breach is affecting company-operated stores in the US and Canada.

Starbucks using pen and paper to track pay after vendor hack

STARBUCKS said a ransomware attack at a third-party software supplier has disrupted its system for tracking employee schedules, forcing the coffee giant to manually tally workers’ hours and pay.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says such attacks on hospitals “can be issues of life and death”.

50 countries warn UN of ransomware attacks on hospitals

THE World Health Organization (WHO) and some 50 countries issued a warning Friday (Nov 8) at the United Nations about the rise of ransomware attacks against hospitals, with the United States specifica...

Malicious actors are exploiting AI to enhance various aspects of cyberattacks. "This is likely to increase, driven by the ever-growing stores of data, which can be used to train AI models for higher quality results,” notes CSA.

Fewer phishing, infected infrastructure, website defacement incidents reported to CSA in 2023

However, the number of such incidents is still high, says the national agency

The attack has disrupted multiple government services including immigration and operations at major airports.

Indonesia says it has begun recovering data after major ransomware attack

INDONESIA said it is beginning to recover data that had been encrypted in a major ransomware attack last month which affected more than 160 government agencies.