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Security | Feb 04, 2023

VMware ESXi ransomware attacks continue: 500+ hit

VMware ESXi ransomware attacks continue: 500+ hit

This story has been updated here on February 8. Security researchers are reporting an explosion in the compromise of VMware ESXi hypervisors with over 500 machines hit by ransomware this weekend, with the automated attacks likely exploiting CVE-2021-21974. As The Stack published, some 20 ESXi machines were reportedly being ransomed

Security | Feb 02, 2023

ION Ransomware attack hits markets -- Here are some key lessons from an earlier DXC attack

ION Ransomware attack hits markets -- Here are some key lessons from an earlier DXC attack

Five key lessons from a previous attack on a major software provider

Security | Feb 01, 2023

Government “must avoid a ban on ransomware payments” say insurers

Government “must avoid a ban on ransomware payments” say insurers

"If a ban is considered the Government should be ready to step in..."

Security | Jan 18, 2023

DNV ransomware attack: 1,000 vessels affected

DNV ransomware attack: 1,000 vessels affected

It could have been a lot worse...

Security | Nov 21, 2022

Defending against Hive ransomware: It's time to use the attackers' tools

Defending against Hive ransomware: It's time to use the attackers' tools

And, um, do you know how to restore from backup without Active Directory?

Featured | Oct 24, 2022

“Complacency” leads to fourth-largest ICO fine – and a stark warning for other firms

“Complacency” leads to fourth-largest ICO fine – and a stark warning for other firms

Firm was running Microsoft Server 2003 R2 on 18 servers; domain admin group had 280 users.

Security | Oct 13, 2022

Advanced confirms attack was LockBit 3.0 ransomware, legitimate creds used

Advanced confirms attack was LockBit 3.0 ransomware, legitimate creds used

No insight into how credentials were obtained...

Software | Sep 16, 2022

Care home software won't be fully restored until 2023 despite backups

Care home software won't be fully restored until 2023 despite backups

"Much of the hardware needed to rebuild Staffplan has had to remain under investigation..."

Security | Sep 12, 2022

Advanced waiting on ICO report as it fights to rebuild NHS systems

Advanced waiting on ICO report as it fights to rebuild NHS systems

Meanwhile the NHS's paperwork backlog continues to build...

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