A laptop displays a message after being infected by a ransomware as part of a worldwide cyberattack on June 27, 2017. (Rob Engelaar / ANP / AFP) Global counter-ransomware task force to become active in January The task force led by Australia is the latest step in a global effort that began in Washington to fight cyberattacks. Dec 23, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Wind turbines in the South China Sea, Hong Kong. Getty Images Chinese hackers zero in on Australian manufacturers, wind turbine operators The recently uncovered hacking activity is connected to a decade-old Chinese cyberespionage operation, researchers said. Aug 30, 2022
(Getty Images) Analysis of well-known Iranian hacking group points to more purely financial attacks The government-linked hacking activity is both an intel-gathering effort as well as a money maker, researchers say. May 12, 2022
Server room. (Getty Images) U.S., allies warn of rising recent and future attacks on managed service providers The internationally coordinated notice offers specific best practices for MSPs and customers amid warnings of increasing threats. May 11, 2022
The burnt wreckage of Russian military equipment lies on the road on April 01, 2022 in Makariv, Ukraine. (Photo by Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images) UK, EU, US formally blame Russia for Viasat satellite hack before Ukraine invasion The British statement cites joint U.K./U.S. intelligence, representing the most formal U.S. attribution to date. May 10, 2022 By AJ Vicens
Protestors rally outside a venue as they wait for then-Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to arrive on April 8, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Luis Ascui/Getty Images) Australian police unsuccessfully seek to have hosting company pull down leaked data website The request came as police there investigate the hack of the Nauru Police Force. May 5, 2022
(Getty Images) FBI arrests 65 in BEC scams that took $51M from US businesses "Operation Eagle Sweep" is the latest crackdown on business email compromise (BEC) scams by international law enforcement. Mar 30, 2022 By Tonya Riley
(Getty Images) Australia launches program to curb stalkerware The initial program will help 30,000 survivors. The use of stalkerware has increased during the pandemic. Mar 18, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Azadi Tower, Tehran, Iran, Middle East (Getty Images) Iranian government-backed hackers target critical infrastructure with ransomware, US says The targets include local governments and the health care sector. Nov 17, 2021 By Tim Starks
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (R) speaks with Britain’s National Security Advisor Sir Stephen Lovegrove during a meeting of National Security Advisors at NATO headquarters in Brussels, on October 7, 2021. (Photo by Virginia Mayo / POOL / AFP / Getty Images) White House kicks off international ransomware meeting amid global barrage The U.S. is pushing the message that the world should address ransomware collectively. Oct 13, 2021 By Tim Starks