Canada Bolsters Cyber Capabilities After Crippling Attacks
Canadian cyber experts ramp up security after the attacks on London Drugs, the Government arms of the City of Hamilton, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian lawmakers and cybersecurity experts weigh in on the implications of these attacks and the limitations of regulating actions towards these attacks. For example, banning ransomware payments will not stop it due to the hard-to-track paper trail of crypto payments.
Attacks on London Hospitals Claimed by ‘Qilin Ransomware’
Ciaran Martin, the former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, stated that the “Qilin Ransomware” group is believed to be behind the London Hospital attacks.
Martin also stated that the Qilin Ransomware group is financially motivated and Russia-based, further emphasizing the need for greater national cyber security efforts in the UK.
TikTok Confirms Account Hack Targeting CNN
In a public statement, Alex Haurek, TikTok’s spokesperson, announced the hack on CNN’s TikTok account, among other high-profile accounts.
“We have taken measures to stop this attack and prevent it from happening in the future. We’re working directly with affected account owners to restore access if needed,” he added.
