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Queensland University of Technology hit by Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

A ransomware hit Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in the early hours of today, crippling a portion of the institute’s network from the past 5 hours. The second largest University seems to have been hit badly as whole of the printers operating in the campus are displaying the ransomware note.

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Cybersecurity Mesh, Decentralized Identity Lead Emerging Security Technology: Gartner

eSecurity Planet

New cybersecurity buzzwords are always in abundance at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, and the concepts that took center stage this week, like cybersecurity mesh and decentralized identity, seem well suited for new threats that have exploded onto the scene in the last year. What is Cybersecurity Mesh?

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Tackling Cyber Threats: Is AI Cybersecurity Our Only Hope?

Jane Frankland

On one hand, AI has been hailed as a game-changing technology with the potential to transform industries and improve our daily lives. So where does AI stand in the realm of cybersecurity, and how can we leverage it for protection rather than harm? This is where AI comes in as a potential game-changer.

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Black Basta Ransomware Attacks Global Technology Company ABB

Heimadal Security

ABB, a leading provider of electrification and automation technology, has been hit by a Black Basta ransomware attack, which has reportedly affected business operations. As part of its services, ABB develops industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA systems for manufacturers and energy suppliers.

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. We’ve recently looked back at what happened within cybersecurity in 2023.

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“Ransomware Killed My Baby”: Lawsuit Raises Issue Of CyberSecurity-Breach Disclosure Liability

Joseph Steinberg

A hospital suffering through a ransomware attack failed to provide proper care for an expectant mother and her newborn child, leading to the child’s death, according to a lawsuit filed in the US State of Alabama. According to the plaintiff, the hospital was negligent (as was the delivering physician) in addressing a dangerous situation.

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Top-Ranked New Jersey School District Cancels Final Exams Following Ransomware Cyberattack

Joseph Steinberg

The Tenafly, New Jersey, Public School District has canceled final exams for its high school students after a ransomware cyberattack crippled the district’s computer infrastructure. The ransomware attack on Tenafly’s school system is a reminder of a sad, ironic, reality.

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How Preparation and Strategy Can Be Used to Fight and Defeat Any Ransomware Attack

Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP

Did you know that 2021 was a record-breaking year for ransomware? As a result, data protection needs to be a concern for most banks, businesses, and information technology specialists. As a result, data protection needs to be a concern for most banks, businesses, and information technology specialists.