On Wednesday, a ransomware attack was observed at the Guardian's London headquarters, causing the team to use their laptops from homes and mobile phones. It was because the ransomware had an impact primarily on the wifi and some shared infrastructures. According to The Guardian, the incident was first discovered on December 20. They said that they would continue to publish on their website and mobile application, and only some of the internal systems were affected; this has been true, and they have been continuously publishing on their digital platforms. Furthermore, they have not disclosed any information about any ransom demand or the details of the ransomware family.
Ransomware attacks have increased significantly in recent years. Attacks using ransomware have impacted people, small businesses, and huge organizations alike, and they can cause significant monetary losses and disruption. Earlier this month, a similar ransomware attack was observed in cloud computing service provider Rackspace.
For ransomware protection, it is essential to keep all software and security protocols up to date, use strong passwords, and be wary of suspicious emails or links. Furthermore, to be prepared for a ransomware attack, it is essential to ensure a proper backup and restore mechanism.
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