The newly discovered Nitrogen ransomware poses a significant threat to industries including construction, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. The malware, mainly active in the US, Canada and UK, infiltrates networks via malicious ads on Google and Bing that redirect victims to fake download sites. Once downloaded, it encrypts files and threatens to publish stolen data if a ransom isn’t promptly paid. It has proven particularly problematic for manufacturing, financial services and technology firms.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
