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Ransomware Groups Hit Three Wastewater Facilities This Year

Ransomware actors hist three wastewater facilities in the U.S. in the last few months, accessing SCADA devices and disrupting operations, CISA said.

Government, Critical Infrastructure, Ransomware

Security Challenges, Ransomware Attacks Plague School Districts

A slew of ransomware attacks is causing government officials to consider the resources needed to secure school district networks.

Education, Education Data Breach, Security Education, Ransomware

Collaboration Seen as Key to Defending Critical Infrastructure

Top officials from NSA and CISA say collaborative defense is the key to countering threats to the critical infrastructure.

Government, Ransomware

The Art of Extortion: Cybercriminals Build Up Blackmail Tactics

When it comes to cyber extortion, attackers are constantly on the hunt for new ways to put pressure on victims to pay up.

Ransomware, Data Breaches, Extortion

FIN12 Ransomware Attackers Target Medical Facilities

The FIN12 group is targeting healthcare providers in the U.S. with aggressive cyberattacks that deploy the Ryuk ransomware.

Healthcare Security, Cybercrime, Ransomware