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Why Backups Alone Are Not Enough to Protect Hospitals from Ransomware

Many hospitals rely on backups to recover from ransomware, but restoring systems often takes days or weeks. Experts warn that backups alone can't guarantee a quick recovery.

12 Oct 20263 min read

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Ransomware Groups Still Targeting Old Palo Alto VPN Flaw, Experts Warn
A serious vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks VPNs, patched in May, is still being exploited by ransomware groups. Some systems remain unpatched, putting organisations at risk.
12 Oct 20263 min read
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Ransomware attack forces small construction firm to close, another escapes similar fate
A small construction company has reportedly shut down after a ransomware attack, while a second firm narrowly avoided a similar disaster thanks to security defences. Only one outlet has reported these incidents so far.
9 Oct 20263 min read
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Pentagon Data Breach Exposes Millions, FBI Patch Failure and Teen Ransomware Arrest Reported
A Pentagon breach exposed millions of records, the FBI blamed a contractor for a patch failure, and a 16-year-old was named as a ransomware group leader. Only one outlet has reported these incidents so far.
9 Oct 20263 min read
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Ransomware Attacks Reach Record Highs in Q3 2026, Report Finds
A new report says ransomware attacks hit an all-time high in Q3 2026, with critical sectors like finance and healthcare especially affected. Attackers are demanding more money and using new tactics.
9 Oct 20263 min read
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Ransomware attack hits Japanese cloud provider IDCF, disrupts 495 clients
A ransomware attack on Japan's IDCF Cloud forced a shutdown and affected 495 organisations, including government clients. The company is still investigating the full impact.
8 Oct 20263 min read
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Ransomware Gangs Face Internal Betrayal and Sloppy Security, Report Says
A new report highlights how some ransomware groups are dealing with insider theft and careless mistakes, while law enforcement continues to target scam operations.
8 Oct 20262 min read
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Ransomware recovery firm owner accused of deceiving victims
The owner of MonsterCloud, a ransomware remediation company, has been charged with fraud. He allegedly paid attackers for decryption keys while claiming to use special technology to recover data.
8 Oct 20262 min read
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Germany arrests alleged Qilin ransomware member extradited from Japan
A suspected core member of the Qilin ransomware group has been arrested in Japan and extradited to Germany, where he faces charges of hacking and extortion against German companies.
7 Oct 20263 min read
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Advantest says hackers stole personal data in February ransomware attack
Japanese chip testing company Advantest has confirmed that hackers stole personal information during a ransomware attack earlier this year. The company is now notifying affected individuals.
7 Oct 20263 min read

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