St Helens Council in the UK was significantly disrupted by a ransomware cyber-attack that occurred between 17 and 21 August, resulting in data being stolen and exported to the cloud. Systems were quickly restored and the incident was contained with a recovery plan in place. The Information Commissioner’s Office confirmed they were satisfied with the outcome and will not be pursuing enforcement.
BlackBasta Ransomware Brand Picks Up Where Conti Left Off
Russian ransomware group BlackBasta has emerged as a concerning influence in the cybersecurity landscape after a law enforcement crackdown disrupted the operations of other ransomware
