Tag: ransomware
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Government Stands Firm: No Ransom in Qantas Breach
Overview: A stubborn stance amid a major breach The Australian federal government has reaffirmed its policy of not negotiating with cyber criminals or paying ransoms, even as a high-profile breach involving Qantas exposed data from millions of customers. A hacking group, active in July, threatened to leak stolen information if a ransom was not paid.…
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Government Holds Firm: No Negotiation with Hackers After Qantas Breach
Australia Maintains a No-Ransom Stance in Cybercrime The Australian government is standing firm on its policy of not negotiating with cyber criminals or paying ransoms, even as a ransomware group released stolen Qantas data on the dark web. The breach, which emerged in July, affected around 5.7 million Qantas customers and involved data from 40…
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Australia sticks to ransom-free stance after Qantas breach prompts dark web data release
Australia remains steadfast: no negotiations with hackers after Qantas breach The Australian government has reaffirmed its policy of not negotiating with cyber criminals or paying ransoms, even as a well-known hacking collective released stolen Qantas data on the dark web. The development follows a July cyberattack that affected 5.7 million Qantas customers and involved data…
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Two Arrested Over London Nursery Cyber-Attack: What Parents Should Know
Overview of the case Two suspects have been detained in connection with a cyber-attack on a chain of nurseries in London, highlighting the ongoing threat of ransomware to early childhood services. A 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail after police linked them to the incident. The…
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Two Arrested Over Nursery Cyber-Attack Stirs UK Parents’ Worries
Overview of the case Two individuals have been arrested as part of a police investigation into a cyber-attack on a chain of nurseries in London. A 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man were detained at residential addresses in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. Authorities say the arrests mark a significant…
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Two Arrested in Connection with Cyber Attack on London Nurseries
London nurseries hit by cyber attack prompts arrests A teenager and a man have been taken into custody following reports of a cyber attack aimed at a London-based chain of nurseries. The arrests were made on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail, as investigators pursue those responsible for the breach that exposed sensitive information belonging…
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Two Arrested in London Nursery Cyber-Attack: What We Know So Far
Overview of the Case A cyber-attack targeting a London nursery chain has led to the arrest of two suspects, a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man. Police say both were arrested at residential addresses in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects remain in custody…
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Google Drive Rolls Out AI Ransomware Protection for Safer File Sync
Google Drive’s AI Ransomware Protection Google is taking a decisive step in the ongoing battle against ransomware with a new AI-powered protection layer embedded in the desktop version of Google Drive. The AI model is specifically trained to detect and block ransomware attacks before files are irreversibly encrypted, offering users a more secure way to…
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Google Drive AI Ransomware Protection: How It Works
What the new protection does Google has introduced a new AI-powered security layer in its desktop Google Drive app to help defend against ransomware. The system is designed to detect and block attacks before encrypted or damaged files can be fully compromised, reducing the risk of widespread data loss. How the AI detects threats The…
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Google Drive Gets AI Ransomware Protection: How It Keeps Your Files Safe
Overview: AI-powered ransomware protection in Google Drive Google is introducing a new layer of defense against one of the most feared forms of malware: ransomware. The latest desktop version of Google Drive includes an AI model trained specifically to detect and block ransomware attacks before files are fully compromised. The feature is currently in open…