Chinese Hacking Group Resumes Global Attacks on Companies, Agencies December 19, 2019 By Ryan Gallagher A Chinese government-linked hacking group that was thought to be dormant has been quietly targeting companies and government agencies for...
Another Cyberattack Attempt in Louisiana: Sheriff’s Offices December 17, 2019 Three Louisiana parish sheriff’s offices were targeted by hackers over the weekend in a suspected cyberattack, officials confirmed. The Rapides...
Online Scams Are Catching Newly Vulnerable Icelanders Unprepared November 26, 2019 By Egill Bjarnason “Hi, I hope you are not busy?” The treasurer of the Icelandic soccer club Afturelding got the email from his...
Ransomware Attacks Rise 37% in Q3, Targeting IT Vendors, Their Clients: Beazley October 29, 2019 Ransomware attacks increased by 37% during the third quarter of 2019, compared to Q2, as cyber criminals target both IT...
U.K. Repelled 658 Cyber Attacks This Year, Many From Hostile Foreign States October 23, 2019 By Kitty Donaldson The National Cyber Security Centre defended the U.K. from 658 cyber attacks in the year to October — many from...
Cyber-Attacks Named as Top Business Risk in U.S., Canada and Europe, by WEF Survey October 1, 2019 By L.S. Howard Cyber-attacks are named as the leading risk for business executives in the United States, Canada and Europe, according to a...
AXA XL, Accenture Partner to Provide Cyber-Security Services to AXA XL Clients September 26, 2019 AXA XL and Accenture are partnering to offer global cyber-security expertise to AXA XL’s underwriters, brokers and clients to strengthen...
Americans Failing to Act on Cyber Risk Concerns, Chubb Survey Finds September 18, 2019 When it comes to cybersecurity, Americans say they are concerned, but many are not taking the preventative steps needed to...
Cost of Norsk Hydro Cyber Attack Higher than Expected at Nearly $75 Million July 24, 2019 By Gwladys Fouche Aluminum producer Norsk Hydro has managed to ramp up operations at its Alunorte refinery in Brazil despite a cyber attack...
Liberty Specialty Forms Cyber Centre of Excellence; Rigby Named Chief Cyber Officer July 22, 2019 Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Jon Rigby to the newly created role of...