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Ransomware

    Hacked
    Authorities investigating ransomware attack on charity that works with vulnerable children
    17 Apr 2024
    22.6k
    Ransomware
    Data stolen in Munster Technological University cyberattack appears on 'dark web'
    Updated 12 Feb 2023
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    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
    25.9k
    39
    Ransomware
    HSE may have to replace 30,000 laptops as a result of cyber attack
    10 Jun 2021
    47.4k
    71
    PodcastThe Explainer
    The Explainer: What is the impact of the HSE cyberattack?
    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
    42.7k
    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
    348
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    Hacked
    UK Cyber-crime unit issues urgent "ransomware" warning
    16 Nov 2013
    11.4k
    22
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