https://community.isc2.org/t5/Industry-News/Ransonware-reaches-new-highs/m-p/41463#M5123 <P>Hi All</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Another story of an organisation being hit by Ransomware to the tune of US $34 Million, unfortunately a lot of brand names are also attached to this company as well:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foxconn-electronics-giant-hit-by-ransomware-34-million-ransom/" target="_blank">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foxconn-electronics-giant-hit-by-ransomware-34-million-ransom/</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>So, if they don't pay out, will they receive a follow up "Cold Call" threatening to expose what data they have in the public?&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Then have a follow up call from the Privacy Commissioner, if they exist asking for an investigation and subsequent action from the organsiation?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Regards</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Caute_Cautim</P> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:43:25 GMT Caute_cautim 2023-10-09T09:43:25Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Industry-News/Ransonware-reaches-new-highs/m-p/41463#M5123 <P>Hi All</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Another story of an organisation being hit by Ransomware to the tune of US $34 Million, unfortunately a lot of brand names are also attached to this company as well:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foxconn-electronics-giant-hit-by-ransomware-34-million-ransom/" target="_blank">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foxconn-electronics-giant-hit-by-ransomware-34-million-ransom/</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>So, if they don't pay out, will they receive a follow up "Cold Call" threatening to expose what data they have in the public?&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Then have a follow up call from the Privacy Commissioner, if they exist asking for an investigation and subsequent action from the organsiation?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Regards</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Caute_Cautim</P> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:43:25 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Industry-News/Ransonware-reaches-new-highs/m-p/41463#M5123 Caute_cautim 2023-10-09T09:43:25Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Industry-News/Ransonware-reaches-new-highs/m-p/41941#M5220 <P>Newly released data from Bitdefender's Mid-Year Threat Landscape Report 2020 shows a significant&nbsp;increase&nbsp;in&nbsp;ransomware attacks&nbsp;compared to previous years.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 26 Dec 2020 10:43:24 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Industry-News/Ransonware-reaches-new-highs/m-p/41941#M5220 Alden 2020-12-26T10:43:24Z