When the superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools announced earlier this week a cyber attack would lead to the cancellation of classes for around 75,000 students, he noted that the district’s technology department had been fending off attacks “for the last few weeks.”
Russia Lays the Smackdown on REvil Ransomware Gang
Russia on Friday said it has cracked down on the infamous REvil hacking group, known for its high profile supply chain attack against software maker Kaseya, and a ransomware attack against JBS USA that forced the shutdown of a portion of the world’s largest meat processing company.
Recent GootLoader Campaign Targets Law, Accounting Firms
A recently observed GootLoader campaign has been focusing on infecting the devices of legal and accounting company employees with malware, eSentire reports.
Salvadoran Government Denies Using Spyware on Journalists
The government of El Salvador has denied using the Israeli Pegasus software to spy on journalists and activists.
U.S. Government, Tech Giants Discuss Open Source Software Security
Ukraine Reports Massive Cyber Attack on Government Websites
Kyiv on Friday reported a massive cyber attack on key government websites as tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine escalate following several rounds of unsuccessful talks.
The education ministry said on Facebook that its website was down due to a “global (cyber) attack” that had taken place overnight.
Maryland Lawmaker: Officials Misled on Ransomware Attack
A leading Maryland lawmaker said Thursday that top legislators were misled about the seriousness of a cyberattack on the state health department.
Meshed Cybersecurity Platforms Enable Complex Business Environments
Cybercriminals are exploiting the confusion that results from organizations simply throwing money at their cybersecurity challenges
FCC Chair Proposes New Policies for Carrier Data Breach Reporting
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel this week proposed updated policies around telecom providers’ reporting of data breaches.
Ransomware Group That Targeted Over 50 Companies Dismantled in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities on Thursday announced arresting several individuals who are allegedly members of a major cybercrime group.
According to the Security Service of Ukraine and the country’s Cyber Police, the arrests are the result of an operation conducted in cooperation with law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom and the United States.













