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    • Ransomware incident at Tata Tech led to temporary suspension of IT services

      Tata Technologies reported a ransomware incident affecting a few of its IT assets. As a precautionary measure, some services were temporarily suspended but have now been fully restored. The company reassured stakeholders that its client delivery services remained fully functional and unaffected throughout the incident.

    • MC Exclusive: MCX hires EY to investigate ransomware attack on brokerages, say sources

      On December 9, more than 16 brokers were cut off from MCX servers following a cyberattack.

    • Brokers continuing association with us, closely reviewing their security levels: Comtel after ransomware attack

      In an interview with Moneycontrol, Comtel, which managed the data centre that was breached by a ransomware attack, explains what happened, how it was managed and how it can be avoided next time.

    • MC exclusive: Ransomware attack targets data centre that services around 16 brokers

      Big brokerage houses, including IIFL Securities, 5 Paisa and Axis Securities, have been affected by the ransomware attack, sources tell Moneycontrol.

    • Ransomware attack hits 11,000 Starbucks in US, Canada; UK supermarkets also targeted

      The attack began on November 21and has affected operations at 11,000 Starbucks locations in the United States and Canada.

    • Interpol has tips on how to stay protected from sextortion, ransomware and other digital extortion attacks

      The digital extortion attack can come in different ways and most common forms are ransomware, sextortion and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS). To prevent people from getting trapped in such situations, Interpol has put together a comprehensive guide on how to increase the device’s security and prevent these attacks.

    • Significant percentage of Indian companies hit by ransomware attacks in 2023: Sophos

      The average ransom demand was USD 4.8 million, with 62 per cent of demands exceeding USD 1 million.

    • How does AI influence the safety of sensitive information in companies?

      Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly a threat as AI develops. Attackers are using AI to launch increasingly complex attacks on businesses.

    • Reddit hackers threaten to leak 80GB of data, demand API changes and $4.5 million in ransom

    • CERT-In warns organisations against Royal Ransomware for targeting critical infrastructure

    • Geopolitical conflicts contributed to 53% increase in ransomware attacks on India in 2022: CERT-In

    • Cyber attack once again I Sun Pharma hit by ransomware

    • Sun Pharma: Ransomware attack to eat into operational performance

    • 19 ransomware attacks on government organisations in 2022

    • Most Indian companies affected by DJVU ransomware, says home ministry official

    • FBI infiltrates ransomware group Hive's networks, disrupts ransom campaigns worth $130 million

    • Riot Games hackers are going to auction League of Legends source code for $1 million

    • ChatGPT can be tricked into coding malware, say security researchers

    • Cyber attack on AIIMS not only hit hospital ops, but also academic processes

    • UK's Guardian confirms ransomware attack compromised staff data

    • Hackers from North Korea targeted South Korean foreign policy experts

    • Another EternalBlue-like flaw threatens Windows PCs

    • UK's Guardian hit by suspected ransomware attack

    • Defence body warns of data breaches and ransomware attacks, advises staff to follow CERT-In guidelines

    • Central Pollution Control Board urges employees not to use torrents, download pirated software to curb cyber attacks

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