Ransomware Attacks
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Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On US Medical Giant Stryker
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a cyberattack on US medical technology giant Stryker, saying it had extracted 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for military strikes on Iran.
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Criminals Offer Reporter 'Life-Changing' Money To Hack BBC: "You'll Never Need To Work Again"
The shocking incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of organisations, even reputable ones like the BBC, to cyber threats.
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Marvel's Wolverine Will Reportedly Get a New Trailer at Sony's Next State of Play Event This Month
Sony is said to be planning to finally share an update on Marvel's Wolverine. According to a report, the game's new trailer is ready to be shown at a planned State of Play broadcast in September. The game is currently in development at Insomniac Games.
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India Tops Global Malware Attack Chart As AI Drives Ransomware Surge: Report
India has emerged as the most-targeted nation for malware attacks, topping global charts, with Artificial Intelligence fuelling a surge in ransomware, a new report by cybersecurity firm Acronis has said.
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Starbucks And Sainsbury's Disrupted By Major Ransomware Attack, Operations Hit
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, affected major companies like Starbucks and Sainsburys, forcing them to rely on backup systems to manage operations.
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Ransomware Attack On Service Provider Hits 300 Small Banks Across India
A ransomware attack on a technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in India to shut down temporarily, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters.
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Crypto Ransom Attack Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
Payments from crypto-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,304 crore) in 2023, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday. Scammers targeting institutions such as hospitals, schools and government offices for ransom pocketed $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,133 crore) last year, compared with $567 mill...
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Wolverine Gameplay, Upcoming Insomniac Games Slate, More Leaked in Ransomware Hack
Insomniac Games fell victim to a cybersecurity attack last week and the responsible ransomware group has leaked 1.67TB of data online. The leak contains gameplay footage of the upcoming Wolverine game, details on future slate, and emails between employees. Meanwhile, the studio has delayed its first Spider-Man 2 DLC to early 2024, which includes th...
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Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus Update Delayed to Early 2024 With Promise of More Features
Spider-Man 2’s New Game+ update has been delayed to early 2024 since developer Insomniac Games needs more time to ensure polish. As such, more features will be included in the update such as a mission replay option, the ability to change the time of day, and customisable colours for the symbiote tendrils. Insomniac Games was also a victim of a ra...
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Ransomware Attack On US Arm Of China's Largest Bank Disrupts Treasury Market
The US arm of China's largest bank said Thursday that it was hit by a ransomware attack, forcing clients to reroute trades and disrupting the US Treasury market.
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Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Cyberattack On US Medical Giant Stryker
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a cyberattack on US medical technology giant Stryker, saying it had extracted 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for military strikes on Iran.
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Criminals Offer Reporter 'Life-Changing' Money To Hack BBC: "You'll Never Need To Work Again"
The shocking incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of organisations, even reputable ones like the BBC, to cyber threats.
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Marvel's Wolverine Will Reportedly Get a New Trailer at Sony's Next State of Play Event This Month
Sony is said to be planning to finally share an update on Marvel's Wolverine. According to a report, the game's new trailer is ready to be shown at a planned State of Play broadcast in September. The game is currently in development at Insomniac Games.
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India Tops Global Malware Attack Chart As AI Drives Ransomware Surge: Report
India has emerged as the most-targeted nation for malware attacks, topping global charts, with Artificial Intelligence fuelling a surge in ransomware, a new report by cybersecurity firm Acronis has said.
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Starbucks And Sainsbury's Disrupted By Major Ransomware Attack, Operations Hit
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, affected major companies like Starbucks and Sainsburys, forcing them to rely on backup systems to manage operations.
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Ransomware Attack On Service Provider Hits 300 Small Banks Across India
A ransomware attack on a technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in India to shut down temporarily, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters.
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Crypto Ransom Attack Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
Payments from crypto-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,304 crore) in 2023, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday. Scammers targeting institutions such as hospitals, schools and government offices for ransom pocketed $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,133 crore) last year, compared with $567 mill...
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Wolverine Gameplay, Upcoming Insomniac Games Slate, More Leaked in Ransomware Hack
Insomniac Games fell victim to a cybersecurity attack last week and the responsible ransomware group has leaked 1.67TB of data online. The leak contains gameplay footage of the upcoming Wolverine game, details on future slate, and emails between employees. Meanwhile, the studio has delayed its first Spider-Man 2 DLC to early 2024, which includes th...
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Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus Update Delayed to Early 2024 With Promise of More Features
Spider-Man 2’s New Game+ update has been delayed to early 2024 since developer Insomniac Games needs more time to ensure polish. As such, more features will be included in the update such as a mission replay option, the ability to change the time of day, and customisable colours for the symbiote tendrils. Insomniac Games was also a victim of a ra...
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Ransomware Attack On US Arm Of China's Largest Bank Disrupts Treasury Market
The US arm of China's largest bank said Thursday that it was hit by a ransomware attack, forcing clients to reroute trades and disrupting the US Treasury market.
