The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) announced this week the creation of a Ransomware Task Force (RTF) to address what it called an “increasingly prevalent and destructive type of cybercrime.” The RTF brings together experts in industry, government, law … Continue Reading
Microsoft Uncovers ‘Adrozek’ Malware Campaign
Microsoft recently announced the results of a months-long investigation into a sophisticated malware campaign they say has been active since May. The company’s report authored by the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team said the campaign infected as many as 30,000 … Continue Reading
Global Cybercrime Losses Top $1 Trillion
Computer security software company McAfee in partnership with the Center for Strategic and International Studies has released a new report that paints a grim picture of global cybersecurity threats. The Hidden Costs of Cybercrime surveyed 1,500 companies around the world … Continue Reading
LSU Health Reports Patient Data Breach
A wave of cyberattacks targeting healthcare facilities has added another victim to the growing list of affecting organizations. In a HIPAA Breach Notification filed last week, Louisiana State University said that sensitive data on thousands of patients in several of … Continue Reading
Ransomware Attacks on Health Sector Escalate
Our doctors and nurses stand on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19. They risk their own health to keep us well and to contain the spread of a virus we still know so little about. But the information … Continue Reading