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Cyber Incident Disrupts Operations at Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Malware & Threats Cyber Incident Disrupts Operations at Wirral University Teaching Hospital

In a dramatic sequence of events that has raised significant concerns within the healthcare sector, the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust in North West England declared a "major incident" following a serious cybersecurity breach that led to the cancellation of all outpatient

December 12, 2024
Critical VMware vCenter Flaws Exploited After Flawed Broadcom Patches
Malware & Threats Critical VMware vCenter Flaws Exploited After Flawed Broadcom Patches

In an alarming development, two major vulnerabilities within VMware vCenter Server have been actively exploited following an initial attempt by Broadcom to patch these issues. Initially, patches were released on September 17th to address the flaws, identified as CVE-2024-38812 and CVE-2024-38813.

December 12, 2024
Operation Serengeti: Major Cybercrime Crackdown Across 19 African Nations
Malware & Threats Operation Serengeti: Major Cybercrime Crackdown Across 19 African Nations

For years, cybercrime has been a growing concern on multiple fronts, targeting individuals, businesses, and governments alike, with increasingly sophisticated and global operations. From September 2 to October 31, Operation Serengeti took a decisive step to address these concerns, marking an

December 11, 2024
Can Computational Storage Mitigate Ransomware Threats Effectively?
Malware & Threats Can Computational Storage Mitigate Ransomware Threats Effectively?

Ransomware continues to be a pervasive and damaging cybersecurity threat. The scope of ransomware's impact is underscored by major advisories and reports, including those from the FBI, CISA, and the 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report by the Ponemon Institute, which highlights average payouts

December 11, 2024
Is Switzerland's Postal Service the New Medium for Malware Attacks?
Malware & Threats Is Switzerland's Postal Service the New Medium for Malware Attacks?

Imagine receiving an official-looking letter in the mail, urging you to scan a QR code to download a severe weather warning app to keep you informed about potential natural disasters. This scenario may seem like an ordinary move from public authorities to ensure public safety, but in Switzerland,

December 11, 2024
How Did a Cyberattack Push Wirral Hospitals Back to Pen and Paper?
Malware & Threats How Did a Cyberattack Push Wirral Hospitals Back to Pen and Paper?

In an unsettling development, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust in North West England experienced a critical cybersecurity incident that forced its hospitals to revert to pen-and-paper operations. This unsettling event was initially detected as suspicious activity, prompting the

December 10, 2024
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