CDK Global cyberattack impacts thousands of US car dealerships

June 19, 2024 at 01:59PM Car dealership SaaS provider CDK Global was hit by a cyberattack, leading to its systems shutdown and client disruption. The attack caused concerns about potential data breach and ransomware impact. With no official statement from CDK, there is uncertainty about the extent and duration of the outages and potential data … Read more

City of Cleveland Scrambling to Restore Systems Following Cyberattack

June 14, 2024 at 03:00AM The City of Cleveland faced a cyberattack, leading to the shutdown of systems at City Hall and Erieview Plaza. Key services remained unaffected, and steps were taken to secure and restore affected systems. The city is working with partners to investigate the incident’s nature and scope. The identity of the … Read more

Toronto District School Board hit by a ransomware attack

June 13, 2024 at 02:45PM The Toronto District School Board (TDSB), Canada’s largest school board, is investigating a ransomware attack on its software testing environment to determine if any personal information was exposed. All systems are operational, and the organization is collaborating with cybersecurity experts to assess the incident’s scope and has notified relevant authorities. … Read more

City of Cleveland shuts down IT systems after cyberattack

June 11, 2024 at 12:58PM Cleveland, Ohio faces a cyberattack, prompting closure of citizen services; investigation ongoing. No access to taxpayer or custom information confirmed. Essential services remain unaffected, and residents are urged to call 311 for updates. The attack’s nature remains unclear, with local authorities withholding details to avoid compromising the investigation. Based on … Read more

2.4 Million Impacted by WebTPA Data Breach

May 20, 2024 at 08:27AM WebTPA Employer Services, based in Irving, Texas, experienced a data breach affecting 2.4 million individuals’ personal information. The breach occurred between April 18 and April 23, 2023, and compromised names, contact information, dates of birth, insurance details, and Social Security numbers. Fortunately, financial and health data was not affected. WebTPA … Read more

Brandywine Realty Trust Hit by Ransomware 

May 8, 2024 at 08:30AM Brandywine Realty Trust, a Philadelphia-based real estate company, was hit by a ransomware attack on May 1, disrupting its business applications. The incident involved unauthorized access to its IT environment, with file-encrypting ransomware deployed on internal systems. The company has initiated response protocols, contained the incident, and begun restoring impacted … Read more

City of Wichita Public Services Disrupted After Ransomware Attack

May 7, 2024 at 11:30AM The City of Wichita is investigating a ransomware attack that has shut down many networks and services with no current restoration timeline. Officials are implementing business continuity measures and collaborating with specialists to restore the computer network. Security experts emphasize the importance of transparency and preparedness in response to the … Read more

AXA XL Introduces Endorsement to Help Public Companies Address SEC Cyber Reporting Costs

May 6, 2024 at 05:10PM AXA XL introduces a new cyber insurance endorsement tailored for public companies to address costs associated with meeting updated SEC reporting compliance obligations after a cyber incident. The endorsement covers expenses for investigating breaches, legal fees, and filing Form 8-K within four days of determining a material cyber breach. This … Read more

Puppies, kittens, data at risk after ‘cyber incident’ at veterinary giant

April 8, 2024 at 10:37AM Cyber attackers targeted CVS Group, which operates vet practices, resulting in a “cyber incident” with a potential data theft and clinical care disruption. The company’s response involved isolating the incident and engaging external security experts. The incident affected operations, prompting the company to accelerate its cloud migration. Integrity updates and … Read more

Acuity confirms hackers stole non-sensitive govt data from GitHub repos

April 5, 2024 at 11:39AM Acuity, a federal contractor, confirmed a breach of its GitHub repositories by hackers who stole old and non-sensitive data. The firm provides tech consulting and cybersecurity services to U.S. government agencies. The breach is under investigation by the U.S. Department of State after leaked data allegedly included information from various … Read more