Top news of the week: 08.07.2021.
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Hackers demand $70 million to end biggest ransomware attack on record
Russia-linked group REvil infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries via software company Kaseya, experts say.
Congress Considers Measures to Improve Telecom Security
A House subcommittee is considering a slate of nine bills designed to improve cybersecurity practices in the telecommunications supply chains that support wireless
Ransomware attack on software manager hits 200 companies
<p>A successful ransomware attack on a single company has spread to at least 200 organizations, according to cybersecurity firm Huntress Labs, making it one of
REvil ransomware gang executes supply chain attack via malicious Kaseya update
The REvil ransomware gang appears to have gained access to the infrastructure of Kaseya, a provider of remote management solutions, and is using a malicious update for the VSA software to ...
Senate Bill Proposes Cyber Training for Federal Employees
A bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Gary Peters and Ron Johnson would create a standardized cybersecurity training program for federal employees who purchase
How to get a lucrative job in cybersecurity
There's a serious shortage of IT security workers, so recruiters are fishing in a bigger pool.
Major ransomware attack aimed at tech provider leaves other companies scrambling
Businesses in at least 17 countries, including Canada, are trying to contain a ransomware attack that has paralyzed computer networks, a cybersecurity firm said.
Companies desperate to hire more cybersecurity experts
CNBC's Kate Rogers reports on the increase in cybersecurity positions as ransomware attacks on American corporations increase.