Tag: ransomware
News and information from the Advent IM team.
London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
A gang of cyber criminals causing huge disruption to multiple London hospitals has published sensitive data stolen from an NHS blood testing company. Read the full story via BBC News.
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UK at High Risk of Catastrophic Ransomware Attack, Government Ill-Prepared
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
The UK is at high risk of a “catastrophic” ransomware attack, with the government ill-prepared to deal with this threat, according to a new Parliamentary report. Read the full article via InfoSecurityMag.
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Unsupported, Undocumented Platforms: A Risk Too Great
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM Blog
In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying up-to-date with the latest software and security measures is paramount. However, some industries, like manufacturing, even security manufacturing, can lag behind in adopting new technologies due to various reasons, including cost concerns, legacy systems, and the belief that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This resistance to […]
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Education Sector Has Highest Ransomware Victim Count
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
The education sector recorded a higher share of ransomware victims than any other in 2022, according to a new report from Sophos. The security vendor’s report, The State of Ransomware in Education 2023, was compiled from interviews with 400 IT and cybersecurity leaders globally; split evenly across schools and higher education institutions. Read via InfoSecurityMag.
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