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EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo schools were aware of security risks months before $10 million ransomware attack hit, records show

It cost the school district nearly $10 million.

On Dec 23, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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New policy requires federal agencies to immediately assess national security threat of cyberattacks

Critical industries will be expected to report attacks faster.

On Dec 10, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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7 hackers tied to prominent ransomware group REvil arrested

At least 7 REvil hackers have been arrested this year.

On Nov 8, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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Schools across the nation are getting hit with ransomware attacks—but they won’t admit how much it’s costing them

Schools are dodging their legal responsibilities to disclose.

On Nov 2, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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Sinclair, which owns nearly 200 TV stations, hit by ransomware attack

Sinclair owns nearly 200 TV stations across the country.

On Oct 18, 2021 by Grace Ferguson

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New bill would require ransomware victims to immediately disclose payments to hackers

'The U.S. cannot continue to fight ransomware attacks with one hand tied behind our back.'

On Oct 7, 2021 by Colleen Cronin

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Ransomware gang demands $70 million after attack on major software supplier

The supply-chain attack is believed to have affected as many as 1,500 businesses.

On Jul 6, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Feds seize most of Bitcoin paid out over Colonial Pipeline hack

The funds had been paid out by Colonial Pipeline after the company was targeted last month.

On Jun 7, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Man targeted by D.C. police for sharing hacked data speaks out

He says he was targeted because of how widespread his posts were shared.

On May 18, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Trump hotel purposely spiked prices to keep out QAnon supporters, hacked police data reveals

D.C. police say the hotel raised rates as a 'security tactic' ahead of a prominent date in QAnon lore.

On May 14, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Colonial Pipeline pays $5 million to ransomware gang, report

The company reportedly sent 'DarkSide' a cryptocurrency payment hours after being infected.

On May 13, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Ransomware gang says D.C. police won’t pay $4 million demand, begins leaking files

Hackers leak alleged police data and screenshots of their failed negotiations.

On May 11, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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The largest fuel pipeline on the East Coast is being held for ransom by hackers from Russia

The company took several systems offline as a precautionary measure after being hit by ransomware.

On May 10, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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Hackers threaten to release names of police informants unless ransom met

The ransomware group have given police three days to comply.

On Apr 27, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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State of emergency declared in New Orleans following ‘cyberattack’

City employees were 'immediately alerted to power down computers, unplug devices, and disconnect from WiFi.'

On Dec 14, 2019 by Mikael Thalen