January 9, 2024 at 10:56AM Ukraine and Germany are accused of launching a cyberattack to disrupt a Bangladesh national election app. The app, used to provide election updates and candidate data, is impacted by slow performance. Although the exact nature of the attack is not specified, it’s suspected to be caused by botnets from Ukraine … Read more
January 9, 2024 at 09:06AM Mortgage firm LoanDepot was hit by a ransomware attack, leading to system disruptions. The company took immediate steps to contain the incident and initiated an investigation. It shut down certain systems and started notifying regulators and law enforcement. It’s uncertain if personal information was compromised, and the company is assessing … Read more
January 9, 2024 at 09:06AM The LockBit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a November 2023 cyberattack on Capital Health. The healthcare organization restored all systems and services following an investigation of the incident. The gang stole over 10 million files including medical confidentiality data, and threatened to make the information public unless a ransom of … Read more
January 8, 2024 at 12:41PM Leading U.S. mortgage lender loanDepot confirmed a ransomware attack that encrypted data, affecting customer payment portals and prompting system shutdowns. An investigation is underway with external experts’ assistance, including notifications to law enforcement. Although the impact is being assessed, concerns arise over potential data exposure. Previously, loanDepot reported a 2022 … Read more
January 7, 2024 at 03:37PM LoanDepot, a leading nonbank mortgage lender in the USA, has been hit by a cyberattack, causing system outages and impacting customer payments and services. The company is actively addressing the incident and advising customers to use its call center for payment assistance. Concerns about data theft and phishing attacks have … Read more
January 6, 2024 at 02:33AM A recent cyber attack targeting Albanian organizations involved the use of a destructive wiper called No-Justice, attributed to an Iranian group called Homeland Justice. The attack aimed at entities in Albania and involved tools such as PowerShell scripts and legitimate tools for reconnaissance and remote access. Pro-Iranian threat actors have … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 03:27AM Ukrainian authorities reported a cyber attack by the Russian state-sponsored group Sandworm, which breached telecom operator Kyivstar’s systems, leading to service disruption for millions. A Russia-linked hacking group, Solntsepyok, claimed responsibility. The attack wiped out data from thousands of servers, and the Security Service of Ukraine suspects the attackers had … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 02:36AM Sandworm crew, linked to Russia, launched a sophisticated cyber attack on Kyivstar, Ukraine’s telco giant, causing disruption to 24 million users’ mobile and internet services. The attack resulted in damage to infrastructure, air raid alert systems, and banking services. Experts believe this attack highlights the potential impact of cyber warfare … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 03:03PM In a recent interview, Illia Vitiuk, head of Ukraine’s SBU cybersecurity department, revealed that the Russian-backed cyberattack on Kyivstar caused extensive damage, impacting 24 million users and potentially resulting from an insider job. Vitiuk warned that Western organizations are also at risk and cautioned that this attack sends a strong … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 11:24AM HealthEC LLC, a health management solutions provider, experienced a data breach affecting nearly 4.5 million individuals. The breach occurred from July 14 to 23, 2023, and exposed sensitive personal and medical information. HealthEC advises affected individuals to monitor their accounts, review statements, and report any suspicious activity. The cyberattack impacted … Read more