Russian-based hackers launch cyberattack on at least 200 IT management firms in the US and demand $5M in ransom despite Biden’s threat to Putin of ‘retaliation’
Russian-based hackers have launched a cyberattack on at least 200 information technology management firms in the United States and demanded up to $5 million in ransom, it has been revealed. Read More ›
Why has data stolen in the HSE cyberattack not yet appeared online?
Experts say they are surprised the criminals have not followed through on their threats. Read More ›
Waikato DHB ransomware attack: Privacy Commissioner warns victims to consider credit freeze
The ransomware-hit Waikato DHB must notify patients whose information has been shared on the dark web, Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says. Read More ›
Policy debate: the pros and cons of cybersecurity insurance
Organisations are coming under increasing pressure to take out cybersecurity insurance cover. Also known as cyber risk insurance, it’s now a prerequisite in some public sector tenders. Bidders that don’t have it won’t win the deal. In other cases, private sector contracts require it. Let’s look at this from two perspectives: the tendering organisation, and […]
Ransomware gangs get paid off as officials struggle for fix
If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don’t expect much help from the U.S. government. The answer is apt to be: It depends. Read More ›
10 of the Best Cybersecurity Thought Leaders to Follow
With research carried out by Balbix, Cyber looks at 10 Thought Leaders, experts in their field, and respected voices in the industry who are essential to follow. Read More ›
What’s next for international data transfers after the latest developments?
Almost a year after last summer’s CJEU decision to invalidate the Privacy Shield EU-US data transfer agreement, now SCCs have been called into question as a valid safeguard for transfers to certain third countries. This blog looks at the latest developments, and evaluates what options remain open to EU businesses for data transfers. Ever since […]
Security Roundup June 2021
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Health warning: ransomware hits home in HSE attack If Irish people outside the cybersecurity industry hadn’t heard of ransomware before last month, chances are they have now. On Friday 14 May, the Health Service Executive shut down its IT systems […]
Hackers are bad for your health
Small firms can ill afford to regard cybersecurity as simply an IT problem after the HSE ransomware attack. Read More ›
Ireland’s Health Service Warns Staff Not to Use Work Devices
Employees can inadvertently spread damage, allow follow-on attacks. Read More ›