Hackers & Threats

The rapid shift to remote work has fundamentally altered the landscape of work and posed new challenges in ensuring cyber security. As companies adapted to the new normal, the pivot from traditional office environments to remote settings presented both opportunities and vulnerabilities in the realm

The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth-owned health tech company, stands as the largest data breach of health and medical data in U.S. history. Approximately 190 million Americans were affected by this cyberattack, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the sophistication and audacity of modern ransomware groups are becoming more pronounced. This phenomenon was recently underscored by a new report from Halcyon Tech Inc., which delves into the advanced tactics employed by the Arcus Media

The December 2024 cyber threat intelligence report from NCC Group underscored an alarming surge in ransomware attacks, reaching a record high since 2021. With a staggering 574 recorded incidents, December 2024 witnessed an unprecedented wave of cybercriminal activity, largely driven by a new group

Public entities, such as local governments, state agencies, public universities, and school divisions, face unique challenges in responding to cybersecurity incidents, particularly ransomware attacks. The increasing frequency and sophistication of these attacks necessitate a proactive and

The UK government is considering a groundbreaking move to ban ransomware payments within the public sector, led by the Home Office. This proposal aims to prohibit entities such as the National Health Service (NHS), educational institutions, and local councils from succumbing to ransomware demands.