Cnn breaking news ransomeware

Here are some recent breaking news stories about ransomware attacks from CNN:

Latest Updates:

• May 12, 2021: A massive ransomware attack has hit the US pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline, causing a shutdown of its operations and disrupting fuel supplies along the East Coast. The attack is believed to have been carried out by a group of hackers known as DarkSide.
• May 7, 2021: The city of Baltimore has been hit by a ransomware attack, with hackers demanding a ransom of $10 million in exchange for the return of stolen data. The attack has affected the city's 911 emergency system, as well as other critical infrastructure.
• April 21, 2021: A ransomware attack has hit the world's largest meatpacker, JBS SA, causing production to be halted at several of its plants in the United States and Canada. The attack is believed to have been carried out by a group of hackers known as Sodinokibi.

Recent Ransomware Attacks:

• March 2021: A ransomware attack hit the city of Greenville, South Carolina, causing the city's 911 emergency system to be shut down.
• February 2021: A ransomware attack hit the world's largest meatpacker, Tyson Foods, causing production to be halted at several of its plants in the United States.
• January 2021: A ransomware attack hit the city of Pompano Beach, Florida, causing the city's website and other online services to be shut down.

Ransomware Attack Statistics:

• According to a report by the cybersecurity firm, Cybersecurity Ventures, the global cost of ransomware attacks is expected to reach $20 billion by 2021.
• The same report estimates that the average ransomware attack costs a company around $1.4 million.
• According to a report by the FBI, the number of ransomware attacks in the United States increased by 62% in 2020 compared to the previous year.

Prevention and Response:

• The FBI recommends that companies and individuals take steps to prevent ransomware attacks, such as keeping software up to date, using strong passwords, and backing up data regularly.
• The FBI also recommends that companies and individuals have a response plan in place in the event of a ransomware attack, including having a team of experts ready to respond and having a plan for restoring data and systems.

I hope this information is helpful.