A malware attack can cause security breaches, shut down company operations for extended periods, destroy hardware and cost the company money to fix infected equipment and to remove the virus. Even popular servers like Linux, which does not have virus protection software through Red Hat, are prone to attacks. Malware often enters a system undetected. […]
A cryptocurrency trading company has shut down after agreeing to pay an $8 million penalty and surrender its licenses to New York state regulators, who found it had violated multiple financial industry rules, including cybersecurity protections. Genesis Global Trading, Inc. had “compliance failures” that “left the company vulnerable to illicit activity and cybersecurity threats,” including […]
NEWBURYPORT — Days after what was called a cyberattack shut down Anna Jaques Hospital’s health record system on Christmas, hospital administrators are saying little about what caused the massive failure or whether the problem has been remedied. “Upon discovery, we immediately secured our environment and engaged cybersecurity professionals to assist in the […]
A popular library in Ontario, Canada was forced to shut down most of its services this week due to a cyberattack — the latest library to face issues after hackers infiltrated its systems. The London Public Library, which services the Canadian city’s 422,000 residents, posted an alert on Wednesday afternoon warning that several branches would […]
Nigerian police have uncovered and shut down a cybercrime recruitment and training center in the country’s capital. A post on X (formerly Twitter) by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) claimed that its National Cybercrime Center (NCCC) made six arrests after officers raided the hub in the Dantata Estate area of Abuja. “The investigation and operation […]
Landmark venue has been shut since December Brixton Academy can re-open if it meets a lengthy list conditions, Lambeth Council has decided after a two day hearing into the venue’s future. The famous music venue has been shut since a fatal crowd crush at an Asake gig in December last year left one audience member […]
CLAYTON — A cyberattack caused St. Louis County to shut down some computer systems used to look up court cases, issue charges and process people in custody at the jail, County Executive Sam Page said Tuesday. Police officers, jail officials, the county counselor, municipal court officials and the prosecuting attorney’s office all use the Regional Justice […]