Asia June 25 Indonesia refuses to pay $8M ransom after national data center compromised by hackers Indonesia's national data center faced a severe cyberattack by a hacking group demanding an $8 million ransom, which the government has refused to pay.
The European Union May 29 European Union sees surge in Russian-backed cyberattacks, top security official says The top European Union cybersecurity official said on Tuesday that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in the past few months.
US May 20 EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate action The EPA has urged water systems to take actions to protect the country's drinking water, warning that cyberattacks against U.S. water utilities are becoming increasingly frequent.
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United Kingdom May 7 UK data breach exposes thousands of military personnel, officials say A significant data breach has been disclosed by British officials, impacting thousands of serving British military personnel. The breach occurred in a payroll system.
Germany May 6 Germany recalls ambassador to Russia in response to alleged cyberattack targeting chancellor's party Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacking campaign targeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.
Germany May 3 Russia will face consequences for 'absolutely intolerable' cyberattack, German foreign minister says German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has condemned Russia for a cyberattack allegedly orchestrated by its military intelligence service against Germany.
Europe April 30 Finnish hacker sentenced for blackmailing therapy patients after accessing thousands of records A Finnish man has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison for hacking into a private psychotherapy center's database, according to authorities.
Belarus April 26 Hacktivist group claims it infiltrated Belarus security agency A Belarusian hacktivist group claims it has breached the country's main KGB security agency and accessed the personnel files of over 8,000 employees.
Texas April 23 Bipartisan lawmakers seek answers from Mayorkas after Russian cyberattacks on water systems in US Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called for a briefing from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on water system protection against hackers.