Attacks spike 64 per cent in last year. The frequency of ransomware attacks has increased dramatically over the past year, with most of these costly attacks targeting businesses, according to a new study from Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-enabled security solutions. In the past 12 months…
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US$2.3M in cryptocurrency paid to the ransomware extortionists Darkside seized
DarkSide had targeted Colonial Pipeline, resulting in critical infrastructure being taken out of operation. The Department of Justice today announced that it has seized 63.7 bitcoins currently valued at approximately US$2.3 million. These funds allegedly represent the proceeds of a May 8, ransom payment to individuals in a group known…
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