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LinkedIn Spear Phishing Attacks Target European Aerospace, Military Companies

European Aerospace & military companies are the prime targets of hackers using Microsoft-owned social media platform LinkedIn, ESET research says.

Maze Ransomware Attacks Conduent; BPO Customer Data Leaked?

Maze ransomware attacks business process outsourcing (BPO) company Conduent. Stolen customer posted on the dark web, according to third-party reports.

Cyberattack Hits UK Power Grid Company Elexon

Elexon, part of the United Kingdom’s electric grid ecosystem, suffers cyberattack that impacts some email. But mission-critical systems remain online.

Ransomware Attack: Hackers Hit European Private Hospital Operator

Cybercriminals have launched a ransomware attack against Fresenius, Europe’s largest private hospital operator, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

M&A: MSSP Sells ATM Security Software Business to Auriga

S21sec, a European MSSP (managed security services provider), sells its ATM security software business to Auriga, a provider of banking & payment solutions.

MSSP Security Analytics: Telefónica ElevenPaths Embraces Google Chronicle

ElevenPaths, an MSSP & Telefónica cybersecurity company, embraces Google’s Chronicle for security analytics across Europe and Latin America.

Travelex Ransomware Attack Payment: $2.3 Million

Travelex paid hackers $2.3 million to recover from ransomware attack, report says, but financial firm’s struggles continue.

Work From Home Security Policies: France Teleworking Guidance

How can MSSPs assist businesses with Work From Home (WFH) policies and cybersecurity management? The French Data Protection Authority authors this guidance.

Accenture Acquires Context Information Security

Accenture, a Top 200 MSSP, is acquiring Context Information Security, a financial services-centric cybersecurity consultancy.

EU-US Privacy Shield: Four FTC Settlements Announced

FTC announces four organizations reach settlements in EU-US Privacy Shield cases.