The British Library has been targeted by a ransomware attack, with personal data stolen and put up for sale online. The attackers are threatening to auction off the stolen data, potentially making millions. The incident has led to a regulatory notice being filed with the SEC. The ransomware gang, Rhysida, is behind the attack, which has compromised Canadian government employee data as well. This highlights the evolving and persistent nature of cyber threats, with 195 incidents of Royal ransomware in less than a year.
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Royal ransomware's rapid evolution with 195 incidents in less than a year starkly reminds us of the persistent and adaptable nature of cyber threats.
Rhysida, the new ransomware gang behind British Library cyber-attack https://t.co/L2inkgtYBa
Personal Data Stolen in British Library Cyber-Attack Appears for Sale Online https://t.co/to5OJREgKK
"Ransomware attack compromises Canadian government employee data" (via @DailyDashboard) https://t.co/x5DQHX48hD #ransomware
British Library: Ransomware Attack Led to Data Breach https://t.co/8QqFb7BoJO
Personal data stolen in British Library cyber-attack appears for sale online https://t.co/776Qb3nSV7
Huge cyber-attack cripples the British Library: Hackers hold institution to ransom by threatening to sell off stolen data in online auction that could make criminals millions after ransom-ware attack 'WEEKS ago' https://t.co/MfZRtuQ0IB https://t.co/sdIOljZeCO
Rhysida ransomware gang is auctioning data stolen from the British Library: https://t.co/LvTefin6Kx by Security Affairs #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Ransomware Group, in Midst of Extortion Attempt, Files Regulatory Notice with SEC https://t.co/maBiZunMYi | by @AlstonBirdLLP