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Ransomware

Last year
2024
Hacked
Authorities investigating ransomware attack on charity that works with vulnerable children
17 Apr 2024
22.6k
All time
Ransomware
Data stolen in Munster Technological University cyberattack appears on 'dark web'
Updated 12 Feb 2023
29.7k
27
Ransomware
National cyber security centre join forces with international teams to fight ransomware hackers
6 Nov 2022
7.4k
6
cyber attacks
Gardaí and government warn businesses to prepare for potential ransomware attacks
4 Oct 2022
10.6k
1
Cyber Attack
Urgent security warning issued as hackers shift ransomware attacks to small businesses
12 Aug 2022
15.2k
4
Cyber Attack
Massive ransomware attack on US IT company potentially hit 1,000 businesses
4 Jul 2021
28.7k
27
Ransomware
Hundreds of US businesses hit by 'colossal and devastating' cyber attack
3 Jul 2021
28.4k
7
Ransomware
Cost of HSE cyber attack ‘could rise to half a billion euro’, Committee hears
Updated 23 Jun 2021
26.0k
39
Ransomware
HSE may have to replace 30,000 laptops as a result of cyber attack
10 Jun 2021
47.4k
71
Podcast
The Explainer: What is the impact of the HSE cyberattack?
21 May 2021
7.9k
3
Fraud
Warning as fraudsters see HSE hack as opportunity to scam people with calls and texts
20 May 2021
34.6k
20
Ransomware
Government urged to consider paying ransom or 'doing a deal' with HSE hackers to get systems back to normal
19 May 2021
27.4k
52
Eamon Ryan
Patient receiving offer of medical procedure from abroad 'seems to align' with HSE hack, Dáil told
Updated 19 May 2021
50.0k
56
Cyber Attack
HSE ransomware attack: 'Is it possible that sensitive information has been downloaded? Unfortunately, yes'
18 May 2021
29.7k
26
Cyber Attack
HSE ransomware attack: Healthcare disruption could 'mount' in days and weeks ahead
Updated 18 May 2021
29.6k
34
Ransomware
Officials from National Cyber Security Centre to address 'urgent' meeting of TDs and Senators over HSE hack
18 May 2021
11.6k
13
Malware
Risk patients' medical data affected by HSE ransomware attack 'will be abused', government warns
Updated 17 May 2021
48.2k
69
Impact
'Anyone who worked the weekend has aged hugely': Emergency staff under intense pressure amid HSE hack
17 May 2021
36.2k
14
Cyber Attack
HSE won't comment on ransom figure, as other departments take precautions after cyber attack
Updated 16 May 2021
81.8k
91
Cyber Attack
'Safe and steady' progress made as HSE attempts to regain control of IT system
Updated 15 May 2021
98.6k
96
HSE
HSE confirms ransom has been sought over cyber attack but says it will not be paid
Updated 14 May 2021
215k
205
HSE
Explainer: What is a ransomware attack and why has the HSE been targeted?
14 May 2021
34.6k
14
Technology
IT services remain disrupted at two colleges after ransomware attacks
7 Apr 2021
27.8k
9
Tallaght
TU Dublin's Tallaght campus investigating 'significant' ransomware attack
6 Apr 2021
26.0k
7
Bitcoin
At least 3,226 user records compromised in Luas cyber attack
Updated 3 Jan 2019
42.8k
52
Ransomware
Poll: If your computer was hacked, would you pay the €264 ransom?
28 Jun 2017
23.1k
63
wake up call
Worldwide ransomware attacks - what we know so far
15 May 2017
24.7k
44
Ransomware
Ibec calls for more funding to protect businesses following cyber attack
14 May 2017
6.4k
24
on high alert
Suspected case of ransomware detected in Wexford health centre
13 May 2017
33.4k
53
Ransomware
No reports of computer virus attacks in Ireland following global hacking
13 May 2017
13.7k
57
Early Detection
This security tool could help stop the problem of ransomware in its tracks
12 Jul 2016
11.2k
9
held to ransom
Bad news for Apple users as first ever ransomware targeting Macs appears
7 Mar 2016
22.9k
29
bug
If you use WhatsApp on your computer, you should update it as soon as you get the chance
9 Sep 2015
43.0k
8
Common Sense
Here's another reminder not to download porn apps from unfamiliar sites
7 Sep 2015
35.3k
16
coining it
Column: The two sides of bitcoin – is this virtual currency a boon or a threat?
Peter Casey
18 Mar 2014
351
16
Hacked
UK Cyber-crime unit issues urgent "ransomware" warning
16 Nov 2013
11.4k
22
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