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AT&T to spin off WarnerMedia, basically admitting giant merger was a mistake
by Jon Brodkin on 17. May 2021 at 16:53
WarnerMedia and Discovery to merge, and standalone AT&T will focus on broadband.
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Colonial Pipeline paid a $5 million ransom—and kept a vicious cycle turning
by WIRED on 15. May 2021 at 10:00
Stopping payments would go a long way to stopping ransomware.
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Pipeline attacker DarkSide suddenly goes dark—here’s what we know
by Dan Goodin on 14. May 2021 at 21:25
The closure may mean the group is ceasing or altering ops—or pulling an exit scam.
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Ireland’s health care system taken down after ransomware attack
by Eric Bangeman on 14. May 2021 at 16:17
Doctors left unable to access patient records after “very sophisticated” attack.
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Biden signs executive order to strengthen US cybersecurity
by Financial Times on 13. May 2021 at 15:31
Move comes after high-profile hacks, including attack on crucial fuel pipeline.
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Colonial Pipeline resumes operations after ransomware prompted closure
by Dan Goodin on 13. May 2021 at 0:21
Closure led to panic-buying, price hikes, and other disruptions in East Coast states.
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Ransomware crooks post cops’ psych evaluations after talks with DC police stall
by Dan Goodin on 11. May 2021 at 21:07
Babuk demands $4 million, Metropolitan Police Department offers $100,000.