NHS ransomware attack contributed to patient’s death
EPAKing’s College Hospital was one of the affected NHS trusts, along with St Thomas’ and certain GP servicesThe death of one person has been linked to a ransomware attack on…
BSE issues cybersecurity advisory amid rising Pakistan-linked threats to Indian BFSI Sector
BSE has issued a critical advisory to market participants following a cybersecurity alert from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which highlights an ongoing cyber threat campaign specifically targeting…
UK Considers Banning Ransomware Payments
The U.K. government is considering banning ransomware payments to make critical industries “unattractive targets for criminals.” It would apply to all public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure, which includes…
Cybersecurity News Round-Up 2024: Top 10 Biggest Stories
This year has not been quiet for the cybersecurity field. We have seen record-breaking data breaches, huge ransomware payouts, and illuminating studies about the impact of the increasingly complex and…
VMware ESXi Servers Targeted by New Ransomware Variant
A new double-extortion ransomware variant targets VMware ESXi servers, security researchers have found. The group behind it, named Cicada3301, has been promoting its ransomware-as-a-service operation since June. Once an attacker…
Two hospitals, pharma company hit by ransomware attack in a month – ET HealthWorld
Ahemdabad: When a team of experts from the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) checked the logs of the ransomware files at a city hospital after a cyberattack, they were surprised…
Cyber alert issued against ‘Royal’ ransomware that attacks health, education sectors – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against the "Royal ransomware" virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education, and even individuals and seeks pay-off…
Relentless cyberattacks on healthcare: Where will the buck stop?, Health News, ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: The ransomware attack which paralysed the servers of India's top government-run hospital All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, has yet again brought to light the…
Rajya Sabha member seeks explanation from govt. on ransomware attack in AIIMS
An elderly patient lies on a sidewalk outside the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: AP Terming the recent ransomware attack…
Australian health insurer says data of all customers hacked – ET HealthWorld
Canberra: Australia's largest health insurer said on Wednesday a cybercriminal had hacked the personal data of all its 4 million customers, as the government introduced legislation that would increase penalties…