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UK fighting hacking epidemic as Russian ransomware attacks increase

National Cyber Security Centre says cyberattacks at record high and urges businesses not to pay up

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UK fighting hacking epidemic as Russian ransomware attacks increase

UK fighting hacking epidemic as Russian ransomware attacks increase

National Cyber Security Centre says cyberattacks at record high and urges businesses not to pay up

‘It’s quite feasible to start a war’: just how dangerous are ransomware hackers?

‘It’s quite feasible to start a war’: just how dangerous are ransomware hackers?

Secretive gangs are hacking the computers of governments, firms, even hospitals, and demanding huge sums. But if we pay these ransoms, are we creating a ticking time bomb?

UK cyber head says Russia responsible for 'devastating' ransomware attacks

UK cyber head says Russia responsible for 'devastating' ransomware attacks

UK security agencies say most of these attacks on the UK come from cyber criminals in Russia.

Ransomware is the top cybersecurity threat we face, warns cyber chief

Ransomware is the top cybersecurity threat we face, warns cyber chief

NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron issues warning over growing danger of cyber criminal ransomware operations and how improving cyber reliance is needed to prevent attacks.

Should ransomware payments be banned?

Should ransomware payments be banned?

A view of software used to recover files encrypted by the WannaCry ransomware. (Oriental Image via Reuters Connect) In recent memory, ransomware has gone from major nuisance to ...

Hackney Council data leaked by Pysa ransomware gang

Hackney Council data leaked by Pysa ransomware gang

Council data stolen in October is leaked online in a double extortion attack.

Insurer AXA says it will no longer cover ransomware payments in France

Insurer AXA says it will no longer cover ransomware payments in France

Insurance giant AXA has said that it is no longer writing cyberinsurance policies in France that cover ransom payments to extortionists. AXA's decision, which appears to be a first for the ...

UK detectives make record £180 million cryptocurrency seizure

UK detectives make record £180 million cryptocurrency seizure

Operation against suspected money laundering network comes as former surveillance chief warns of surge in ransomware demands

UK Insurers Defend Covering Ransomware Payments

UK Insurers Defend Covering Ransomware Payments

Association of British Insurers said cyber-attacks could financially ruin companies

Factbox: Five facts about ransomware attacks

Factbox: Five facts about ransomware attacks

A ransomware attack on Brazil's JBS SA, the world's largest meatpacker, has brought attention to the growing area of cybercrime.

Hackney hacked. Council hit by “serious cyber attack”, data breached

Hackney hacked. Council hit by “serious cyber attack”, data breached

Hackney Council says it has suffered a "serious cyber attack," which has impacted many of its IT systems and services. The London borough council has informed UK regulators that data has ...

Hackney council files including alleged passport documents leaked online after cyber attack

Hackney council files including alleged passport documents leaked online after cyber attack

The attack has coincided with the pandemic to severely disrupt housing services in the East London council.

Pay ransom, face sanctions? US Treasury warning divides industry

Pay ransom, face sanctions? US Treasury warning divides industry

Ransomware sanctions by the US Treasury would see victims who pay their attackers facing a range of penalties. But measures have triggered...

Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Needed to Stop Ransomware Pay Outs

Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Needed to Stop Ransomware Pay Outs

The U.K.’s former cybersecurity chief has said firms paying hackers to recover from ransomware attacks are funding organized crime.

Spy Agency Chief Warns Ransomware Is The No1 Threat in UK

Spy Agency Chief Warns Ransomware Is The No1 Threat in UK

GCHQ cybersecurity chief has issued a warning about extortion by hackers located primarily in former Soviet states