Crypto Channels Targeted in Biden’s Fight Against Ransomware September 21, 2021 By Kartikay Mehrotra and Jennifer Jacobs The Biden administration plans a fresh campaign against ransomware attacks through sanctions to cut off criminals’ cryptocurrency pipelines, and it...
U.S. Cyber Chief Says ‘Cyber Bullets’ Are Part of War on Hacks September 15, 2021 By Chris Strohm The U.S. government should be prepared to fire “cyber bullets” in response to significant hacking attacks as part of a...
White House to Tackle Cyber Challenges With Apple, IBM, Insurance CEOs August 25, 2021 By Christopher Bing WASHINGTON — The White House is hosting an event on Wednesday that will bring together the largest U.S. technology companies...
Accenture Claims ‘No Impact’ in Apparent Ransomware Attack August 13, 2021 BOSTON (AP) — Cybercriminals have breached Accenture in an apparent ransomware attack but the global consulting giant says the incident...
Insurance Broker Gallagher Sued Over Ransomware Attack August 3, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson Insurance and benefits broker Arthur J. Gallagher is the target of a proposed class action lawsuit over a ransomware attack...
Cyber Claim Frequency Growing; Smaller Organizations Targeted July 28, 2021 By Claims Journal staff The share of policyholders who filed a cyberattack claim jumped by 50% from the first half of 2020 compared to...
‘Holy Moly!’: Inside Texas’ Fight Against a Ransomware Hack July 27, 2021 By Jake Bleiberg and Eric Tucker DALLAS (AP) — It was the start of a steamy Friday two Augusts ago when Jason Whisler settled in for...
US Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Pipeline Owners July 21, 2021 WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday required owners and operators of critical pipelines that transport hazardous liquids...
Insurers Are Rethinking How They Cover Hacks With Cyberattacks on the Rise July 21, 2021 By Max Reyes and Katherine Chiglinsky The hacks came one right after another, sowing chaos at hospitals, idling America’s biggest gasoline pipeline, crippling a huge meat...
U.S. Offers Rewards Up to $10M for Tips; Launches ‘Stop Ransomware’ Website July 16, 2021 By Frank Bajak The State Department will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of anyone engaged in...