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UK accuses Russia of global cyber attacks campaign

Britain has accused Russian military intelligence of conducting a campaign of "indiscriminate and reckless" online attacks, targeting political institutions, businesses, media and sport bodies around ...

World • 04 Oct 18

US officials said they received multiple reports of Bad Rabbit ransomware infections

New wave of cyber attacks hits Russia

A new strain of ransomware, known as "Bad Rabbit", has hit computer systems in Russia, Ukraine and elsewhere.

News • 25 Oct 17

The latest virus comes just weeks after ransomware downed systems across the globe

Ransomware cyber attack spreads across the world

Computer systems at a number of Irish offices of international companies are among those infected by a cyber attack that has spread across the world.

Business Technology • 28 Jun 17

Once the GDPR is in, any breaches could carry severe penalties for organisations; with potential fines of up to 4% of worldwide turnover, or €20m

Are ransomware attacks a wake-up call for Irish firms?

The global ransomware attacks that affected more than 200,000 victims in 150 countries in recent weeks have highlighted the vulnerability of organisations with regard to ...

Business • 21 May 17

HSE's internal email system was reactivated yesterday

HSE reconnecting internal IT network

The Health Service Executive has proceeded with plans to reconnect its internal IT network to the outside.

Health • 17 May 17

Britain's National Health Service has been hit with a major ransomware attack

HSE moves to protect systems after NHS cyber attack

The Health Service Executive has said is taking precautionary action to protect its IT systems following a major ransomware attack on the NHS.

HSE • 12 May 17

Ransomware - Questions and answers

A type of computer virus known as ransomware has caused havoc in British hospitals, a Spanish telecoms company and many other organisations in dozens of ...

technology • 15 May 17

In some cases hackers have demanded tens of thousands not to delete all the files on the computer systems

Law firms held to ransom by cyber criminals

Over a dozen law firms have been held to ransom in recent weeks as attacks by cyber criminals increase.

News • 05 Jun 16

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