A report reveals that between August 17 and 21, the council was hit by a cyber attack, resulting in data theft and “significant internal organisational disruption”. While the attack was successfully contained by August 21, it might have been a precursor to a larger cyber event. The council is now in recovery with a plan to return to full business and bolster security to prevent future attacks.
850,000 individuals impacted by Globe Life ransomware incident
Globe Life, an insurance company, has experienced a ransomware attack impacting around 850,000 people. The attack has led to potential compromise of personal data and
