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Collaboration Seen as Key to Defending Critical Infrastructure

Top officials from NSA and CISA say collaborative defense is the key to countering threats to the critical infrastructure.

Government, Ransomware

The Art of Extortion: Cybercriminals Build Up Blackmail Tactics

When it comes to cyber extortion, attackers are constantly on the hunt for new ways to put pressure on victims to pay up.

Ransomware, Data Breaches, Extortion

FIN12 Ransomware Attackers Target Medical Facilities

The FIN12 group is targeting healthcare providers in the U.S. with aggressive cyberattacks that deploy the Ryuk ransomware.

Healthcare Security, Cybercrime, Ransomware

U.S. Forms Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team to Disrupt Ransomware Payments

The Department of Justice has formed a new National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team to help disrupt ransomware payments to cybercriminals.

Ransomware, Governance

FISMA Update Could Boost CISA’s Authority

Potential new legislation to update FISMA could codify CISA's role and grant it additional authority.

Government, Ransomware