Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Mon May 17 2021: Intense ransomware activity on the weekend, with government responses

Mon May 17 2021: Intense ransomware activity on the weekend, with government responses

FromBusiness of Tech


Mon May 17 2021: Intense ransomware activity on the weekend, with government responses

FromBusiness of Tech

ratings:
Length:
6 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Two things to know today It was a weekend of ransomware…. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-servers-reportedly-seized-operation-shuts-down/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chemical-distributor-pays-44-million-to-darkside-ransomware/ https://www.elliptic.co/blog/elliptic-follows-bitcoin-ransoms-paid-by-darkside-ransomware-victims https://www.itnews.com.au/news/more-ransomware-websites-disappear-in-aftermath-of-colonial-pipeline-hack-564646 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-servers-reportedly-seized-operation-shuts-down/ https://www.itnews.com.au/news/toshiba-unit-hacked-by-darkside-564603 https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-breaches-and-attacks/ransomware/darkside-hits-it-services-provider/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ireland-s-health-services-hit-with-20-million-ransomware-demand/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/irish-healthcare-shuts-down-it-systems-after-conti-ransomware-attack/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-warns-of-ech0raix-ransomware-attacks-roon-server-zero-day/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/insurer-axa-hit-by-ransomware-after-dropping-support-for-ransom-payments/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-ads-now-also-banned-on-exploit-cybercrime-forum/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-russian-hacking-forum-xss-bans-all-ransomware-topics/ https://www.reinsurancene.ws/pipeline-cyber-attack-not-surprising-says-swiss-res-mumenthaler/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meet-lorenz-a-new-ransomware-gang-targeting-the-enterprise/ AND … and movement on controlling it. https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2021/05/cyber-response-bill-advances-senate/174023/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/former-cisa-chief-christopher-krebs-biden-order-on-cybersecurity/ https://www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/252500838/Government-looks-into-strengthening-MSP-security     Want to get the show on your podcast app, or get the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/   Support the show on Patreon:  https://patreon.com/mspradio/   Want our stuff?  Cool Merch?  Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mspradio   Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
Released:
May 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each day, the flood of technology news hits. In an industry that always changes, those who deliver technology services need to focus on the information that matters to them. The Business of Tech podcast focuses on the news you need to know. Covering both the story and why it matters to the way services are created and delivered, channel veteran Dave Sobel brings you up to speed and gives you resources to go deeper. With insights and analysis, this five minute podcast focuses on the knowledge you need to be effective, profitable, and relevant.