Criminal gangs backed by Russia, Iran, and North Korea could attack the UK’s critical infrastructure, warned Martin Riley, director of managed security services at Bridewell. Ransomware attacks could disrupt critical services, cause public safety threats, and even lead to loss of life. Cybersecurity skills shortages, budget cuts to cyber defense, and increased cyberattacks on national infrastructure exacerbate this threat. Preparations must be made to prevent a large-scale ransomware attack that could bring the UK to a standstill.
Nearly half a million people had data stolen after cyberattack on American Addiction Centers
A ransomware attack by the Rhysida gang on American Addiction Centers (AAC) in September exposed the sensitive health information of over 400,000 people. AAC began
