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Carlow SMEs urged to be vigilant of cyber attacks

Gardai and government ministers have warned businesses in Carlow and across Ireland to prepare for potential ransomware attacks, saying that the number of attacks targetting small and medium businesses has increased. The government and Gardai ...

05 Oct 2022 at 12:33

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People in Carlow warned of phishing and ransomware attacks as new campaign launched

Gardaí and the Irish government have jointly launched a public awareness campaign on the risks of phishing and ransomware attacks. Launched yesterday (October 4) by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee alongside Minister of State Oisian Smyth ...

05 Oct 2022 at 21:33

Ireland

Cyber attacks move from big targets to SMEs, Government warns

Gardai and government ministers have warned businesses to prepare for potential ransomware attacks, saying that the number of attacks targetting small and medium businesses has increased. The government and Gardai launched a joint ...

04 Oct 2022 at 18:47

Staffordshire water company confirms cyber attack

The parent company of South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water has confirmed it has been targeted by a cyber attack, but said the incident had not affected its ability to supply water to all its customers. In a statement published ...

16 Aug 2022 at 14:40

KP Snacks cyber attack could cause crisps and nuts shortage

A cyber attack targeting KP Snacks could lead to a shortage of popular products such as Hula Hoops and McCoy’s crisps after the firm was hit by ransomware. The company has confirmed it was targeted at the end of January and has ...

03 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Local News

Cyber attack at KP Snacks could cause shortage of crisps and nuts

03 Feb 2022 at 18:34

National News

Cyber attack at KP Snacks could cause shortage of crisps and nuts

03 Feb 2022 at 16:33

Scotland

Sepa continues to count cost of 2020 cyberattack, report says

A key environmental body is still working to rebuild its computer systems more than 12 months on from a cyberattack which crippled its network, with the full financial impact of the incident still unknown, a report has ...

01 Feb 2022 at 12:25

World

Ukraine claims Russia behind cyberattack in ‘hybrid war’

Ukraine has said Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged Russia was engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbour. The statement from the ministry of digital ...

16 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Hacker website taken over by UK-led law enforcement operation

A website run by a criminal gang to distribute ransomware for use in cyber attacks has been taken over by law enforcement. The site, belonging to the group LockBit, was overlaid with a message on Monday evening ...

20 Feb 2024 at 08:50

Major ransomware site taken down in international law enforcement sting

A site used to sell the hacking software behind thousands of ransomware attacks has been taken down in an international law enforcement sting. LockBit was used in a quarter of ransomware attacks last year and ...

20 Feb 2024 at 13:09

AI will increase global ransomware threat, UK cyber security chiefs warn

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance the threat posed by ransomware over the coming years, the UK’s cyber security agency has warned. A new report from the National Cyber Security Centre ...

29 Jan 2024 at 09:23

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