October 7, 2024 at 06:16PM Home and small business security company ADT suffered a breach due to stolen credentials, leading to user account data being exfiltrated. The firm promptly terminated unauthorized access, engaged third-party cybersecurity experts, and collaborated with law enforcement. Though their containment efforts have disrupted IT systems, no customer data compromise has been … Read more
August 12, 2024 at 02:08PM Evolution Mining experienced a ransomware attack on August 8, 2024, affecting its IT systems. The company engaged external cybersecurity experts and has contained the attack. Despite the disruption, it anticipates no material impact on operations. The incident has been reported to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, with no group claiming … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 03:50PM The 88-year-old Patelco credit union in the Bay Area was hit by a ransomware attack, leaving tens of thousands of customers without account access. The attack affected online banking, mobile app services, and the call center, disrupting electronic transactions. Patelco is working to restore systems but faces challenges typical of … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 01:51PM Patelco Credit Union, with assets exceeding $9 billion and serving over 400,000 members, disclosed a ransomware attack, resulting in the shutdown of customer-facing banking systems. Services impacted include online banking, transactions, and call center support. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with no definitive timeline provided. Clients are urged to stay vigilant … Read more
June 19, 2024 at 06:34PM Crown Equipment, a leading forklift manufacturer with 24 plants worldwide, suffered a cyberattack by an international cybercriminal organization, disrupting manufacturing. It affected employee IT systems, resulting in disrupted clock-ins and service access. The company is working with cybersecurity experts and the FBI, and is slowly restoring systems while assuring minimal … Read more
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
May 7, 2024 at 06:26PM DocGo, a mobile medical care provider in the US and UK, confirmed a cyberattack resulting in stolen patient health data. They are working with cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the breach and are reaching out to affected individuals. While no financial impact is expected, there are concerns of potential … Read more
April 19, 2024 at 12:16AM Frontier Communications, a Texas-based telecom provider serving 25 states, has ceased operations due to a recent cyberattack that resulted in the theft of personally identifiable information. The breach occurred on April 14, prompting Frontier to take some systems offline and disrupt normal operations. The company is investigating the incident with … Read more
April 8, 2024 at 09:42PM Targus, a laptop and tablet accessories maker, suffered a cyberattack on April 5th, 2024, leading to a temporary disruption of business operations and unauthorized access to file systems. The company initiated incident response and business continuity protocols with assistance from cybersecurity experts. It has not been confirmed whether corporate data … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 05:33PM A study conducted by Censuswide and Ghostery revealed that over half of Americans, including a majority of experienced advertisers, programmers, and cybersecurity professionals, use ad blocking software. This is largely driven by concerns about privacy and website loading speed. The report also highlights the public’s limited awareness of third-party data … Read more