The Ransomware Racket Has Changed 

The Ransomware Racket Has Changed 

For years, ransomware attacks followed a predictable pattern: hackers would break in, encrypt sensitive business data, and demand payment for the decryption key. Businesses had two options—restore from secure backups or pay up. But now, cybercriminals have realised...
When Ransomware Hits Close to Home

When Ransomware Hits Close to Home

Blacon High School in Chester, UK, recently became the latest victim of a ransomware attack… Hackers infiltrated their systems, locked critical files, and brought the school to a standstill. Students were sent home, teachers scrambled to adapt lessons to remote...
Cybersecurity in New Zealand and the UK

Cybersecurity in New Zealand and the UK

Cybersecurity in New Zealand and the UK: A Shared Responsibility  It was a typical Monday morning when James*, a small-business owner in Christchurch, opened his email and froze. The subject line read: “Your system has been compromised.” The sender demanded...