A new strain of ransomware nicknamed “Bad Rabbit” has been found spreading in Russia, Ukraine and elsewhere. The malware has affected systems at three Russian websites, an airport in Ukraine…
Month: October 2017
Equifax to be investigated by FCA over data breach
Credit rating firm Equifax is being investigated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over a large data loss. The FCA released a short statement announcing the investigation but did…
Offshore Law Firm Braces for Publicity Bombshell After Data Theft
Phil Muncaster A major offshore law firm has admitted a data security incident last year could lead to the imminent public exposure of its high net worth clients’ financial details.…
Hackers breach top plastic surgery clinic
A high-profile plastic surgery clinic has said it is “horrified” after hackers allegedly stole data during a cyber-attack. London Bridge Plastic Surgery (LBPS) said its IT experts and police found…
Inside the thriving ransomware market
Criminal marketplaces are teeming with ransomware offers and ad placements. Some criminals participating in this booming economy stand to pull down upwards of $100,000 annually By Steve Ragan Researchers at…
BYOD, why don’t you?
by Pieter Arntz Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a policy that allows employees to bring their own devices to the workplace and use them there. At one time, this…