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(Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) Share May 14, 2021 | STATESCOOP The North Carolina House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation that would prohibit state and local agencies from paying ransomware demands or communicating with criminal actors who attempt to encrypt government networks or steal data. The ban, introduced by state Rep. Jason Saine, would also apply to schools, state universities and community colleges throughout North Carolina. It would also increase the reporting requirements for covered organizations in informing the state Depart...

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To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Recent ransomware attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, which includes the energy sector’s production of oil and natural gas, and other sources of electricity and power, have shed a spotlight on the importance of staying updated on sector-specific techniques, tactics and procedures (“TTPs”), and preventative and remediation actions. This Client Alert will: (1) provide a brief background on the nature and risks of ransomware on critical infrastructure; (2) discuss the current ransomware threat landscape; (3) note legal ...

COVID challenges business cybersecurity pros By Jeremy Hainsworth | May 12, 2021, 11:17am Cyber threats continue to morph as technology changes and crooks become more sophisticated | Image: Getty Images Half of Canada’s business cyber security officers believe their company is very or somewhat likely to experience an attack, says a survey of 100 global field leaders released May 12. Just less than half of those leaders believe employees understand their role in protecting the organization against cyber threats, while 51% believe human error is their organiz...

An aerial view of a Colonial Pipeline tank farm. A cyberattack that forced company to pause operations has cybersecurity experts questioning what tactics the U.S. government can take to deter cybercriminals. (Colonial Pipeline) The cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline spurred a clear message from the White House Monday that the onus lies with critical infrastructure owners and operators to secure their own networks. That leaves some demanding more from government to deter cybercriminals by placing increased pressure upon nations that choose to harbour the attackers. DarkSide, the affiliate ra...