Australia has been in the cyber security headlines recently with a couple of high-profile hacks that has seriously impacted millions of citizens: Now it is being reported that the Australian government is considering bringing in legislation to prevent organisations legally paying ransomware demands, in an attempt to disrupt the threat …
New encryption ransomware – with no decryption option
There are reports of a new encryption ransomware strain called Somnia being used against Ukrainian targets by Russian hacktivists. Ukraine says Russian hacktivists use new Somnia ransomware (bleepingcomputer.com) Somnia does not request the victims to pay a ransom in exchange for a working decryptor, as its operators are more interested …
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Silverstone hacked?
The Silverstone GP racing circuit has found itself added to a list of victims published by the Royal ransomware group. Investigations are underway to see if this is the case. Popular UK motor racing circuit investigating ransomware attack – The Record by Recorded Future The Royal ransomware gang usually follow …
You need excellent anti-virus software but…
It is obvious that every computer – including Macs – need the best anti-virus you can afford and you need to be able check that your team do not turn it off! However the threat actors know you have invested in great anti-virus software so they work to get around …
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Australia in the cyber security spotlight – UPDATED
This article was first posted on 27 October 2022 Update 10 November 2022 The headlines say it all: Medibank: Data stolen from Australia health insurance available online – BBC News Medibank hacker says ransom demand was US$10m as purported abortion health records posted | The Guardian These criminals will have …
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