JBS Foods pays multimillion ransom to end global ransomware cyberattack
Food processing company JBS Foods has confirmed it has paid an $11m million ransom payment to end a ransomware cyberattack on its global operations.
SentinelOne: Chinese hackers likely behind Russian government agency breach
Endpoint protection firm SentinelOne has claimed Chinese hackers were ‘likely’ behind a series of intrusions on Russian government agencies last year.
US Department of Justice recovers most of Colonial Pipeline ransom payment
The US Department of Justice (D.O.J) has revealed it has recovered the majority of the $4.4m ransom payment paid by Colonial Pipeline to the DarkSide ransomware variant.
Veriff unveils new AML product to aid regulatory compliance
Estonian identity verification firm Veriff has launched its new Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance to aid companies in complying with AML regulations.
How can we remain cybersecure in the age of mass online participation?
As the number of people using services online has ballooned over the last year due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the threat posed by cybercriminals around the world has grown even stronger. How can companies and governments alike deal with this coming storm?
Signicat acquires Encap Security to integrate mobile identity, authentication
Norwegian digital identity specialist Signicat has bought customer authentication compatriot Encap Security for an undisclosed fee.
HSBC UK introduces fraud awareness app to bolster business safety
HSBC UK has launched a fraud awareness app to provide companies with news on emerging scams in real-time as well as tips and advice.
Cybercriminal forum offers $100k prize for stealing cryptocurrency assets
A Russian-speaking cybercriminal forum has hosted a contest for cybercriminals to provide methods for targeting cryptocurrency-related technology.
Sweden temporarily closes infectious diseases database due to hack attempts
The Swedish Public Health Agency temporarily closed down the country’s infectious diseases database SmiNet following several hacking attempts.
US confirms JBS Foods ransomware cyberattack likely Russia-linked
The US has confirmed that the cyberattack on food processing company JBS Foods was a ransomware attack likely coordinated by a Russian group.
