Ransomware
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200 Swedish municipalities and regions affected in ransomware attack
About 80% of Sweden’s municipalities use the hacked system supplier Miljödata.
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New measures to ban UK institutions from paying ransom to hackers
The measures are intended to protect public services.
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Cybersecurity, rising costs of professional advice and paring back regulation discussed at roundtable
Compliance professionals wrestled with current challenges at the latest Global Relay Hedge Funds event in London.
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GRIP Extra: Bitcoin hits record high, SEC commissioner slams deregulation
Other news includes China threatening legal action against companies taking US guidance not to buy Chinese chips, and the UK sanctioning an accountant for buying oil tankers for Lukoil.
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Home Office consults on measures to tackle ransomware
Proposed new legislation has three main objectives: to reduce money flowing to criminals; cause disruption to criminals; and enhance understanding.
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Security failings lead to £3m fine for healthcare software provider
Advanced Computer Software Group fined by the ICO in connection with an incident that disrupted critical services including the NHS 111 line.
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CISO Laurence Lafond discusses his top concerns for 2025
The Global Relay CISO muses on the current cybersecurity landscape, how he assesses its security posture, identifies key risks, and aligns security initiatives with overall business goals.
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SEC settles recordkeeping charges with ICBC Financial Services after cyber event
The SEC said the attack affected the business’s ability to update its books and records and lose connectivity to its clearing firms and clearing agents.