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Ransomware news headlines trending on Google
Ransomware Resilience: Evaluating UK’s Preparedness Strategy In the face of escalating ransomware attacks globally, no state or industry appears impervious to the threat posed by malicious malware. However, recent scrutiny suggests that the UK government’s approach to cybersecurity may be akin to an ‘ostrich head in the sand’ strategy, leaving the nation vulnerable to potential […]
Catastrophic Ransomware cyber threat looming on UK
The United Kingdom government is teetering on the brink of a potential catastrophic ransomware attack, according to the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS). Interestingly, the JCNSS’s report suggests that Home Secretary Suella Braverman has shown minimal interest in engaging with Rishi Sunak on this critical matter. The Home Office, however, emphasizes a […]
Britain starts issuing ‘Early Warning’ to Ransomware Victims
The British government has initiated a fresh initiative named the ‘Early Warning’ program, designed to proactively alert potential targets of impending ransomware attacks, offering a preventive measure before the situation escalates. However, the program, supported by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has faced skepticism due to its limited success rate, with only 2% […]
China spies on the UK populace with microchips
Britain populace should start being cautious with smart appliances as security analysts suggest that china might have started a spying campaign on them via domestic appliances. Yes, what you’ve read is right! There is a fair amount of chance that Beijing might have weaponized millions of gadgets operating in the household of Britons through microchips. […]
New UK Law terms detrimental Cryptocurrency Exchanges as Cyber Criminals
As per the latest law in the UK, cryptocurrency exchanges should abide by the rules set by the government, otherwise, they can be termed as criminals and might face serious consequences along with sanctions. For the past few months, Russia government is facing extreme criticism for waging a war against Ukraine. And the United States, […]
Cyber Attack and Ransomware news headlines trending on Google
1.) Conti Ransomware gang reportedly hit Parker Hannifin Corporation in March this year leaking sensitive details to the public. The company that is into the manufacturing of motion control products released a press statement yesterday, stating a breach of its systems in between March 11 and March 14th this year. Exposed details include personal info […]
Killnet Hacking group of Russia pledges to disrupt ventilators across UK Hospitals
In the first of its kind cyber threat, a group of hackers from a Russian hacking group have threatened to shut down the operations of ventilators across hospitals in the UK. The hacking group’s name is Killnet and is demanding the release of a hacker arrested in London by the authorities representing the Romanian Government, […]
Russia to launch offensive cyber attacks on UK
From the past few hours, some reliable news resources report Putin has asked the Russian Ministry of Digital Development to cut down internet connection to the west by severing internet lines laid in international waters. At first, the target will be the UK and then their target will be the rest of the western world, […]
Britain to take a call on Computer Misuse Act
The law enforcement service of Britain is thinking of amending the Computer Misuse Act as they are in a helpless situation for not being able to infiltrate the networks of cyber criminals because of some outdated cyber laws. Already few of the British nationals have started a CyberUp campaign that will allow the security experts […]
UK Information Commissioner pronounced £42 million worth penalties on companies
UK’s Information Commissioner Office(ICO) has disclosed that it has slapped multiple penalties on companies that failed to protect the information of its customers from data breaches last year. And estimates are in that the amount could total around £42 million that includes the £20m penalty slapped on British Airways and Marriott Hotel Chain. According to […]
