March 13, 2024 at 08:08AM Stanford University confirmed a ransomware incident, admitting to detecting it four months after the breach. The attack targeting the Department of Public Safety exposed 27,000 individuals’ information. The university notified affected individuals and offered credit monitoring and security enhancement. Perpetrators, Akira, demand, but Stanford refused to pay. Akira has targeted … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 01:05AM African economies faced varied cyber threats in 2023, with Kenya experiencing a 68% rise in ransomware attacks and South Africa seeing a 29% increase in phishing attempts. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI and social engineering tactics, particularly in BEC attacks. Organizations in Africa should invest in cybersecurity expertise to combat evolving … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 07:41PM Cencora, a pharmaceutical giant, revealed that threat actors stole data from its IT systems in a recent cyberattack. The company, previously known as AmerisourceBergen, focuses on pharmaceutical services and employs approximately 46,000 people. They are working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident, which is not expected … Read more
February 14, 2024 at 12:05PM VARTA AG, a German battery manufacturer partially owned by Energizer Holdings, was hit by a cyberattack causing a shutdown of IT systems and halting production at five plants. Although the extent of the impact is still being assessed, the company is focusing on data integrity and has activated an emergency … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 12:11PM Freehold Township School District in New Jersey closed its schools and offices due to a cybersecurity incident causing technical difficulties. District officials are working with cybersecurity experts. Dianne Martello Brethauer apologized for the disruption. President Michael Amoroso mentioned an ongoing investigation and a future announcement about Tuesday’s schedule. No further … Read more
January 8, 2024 at 05:19PM The Toronto Zoo experienced a ransomware attack with no impact on animals or operations. They are investigating potential effects on guest and donor records and are working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. In a similar incident, the Toronto Public Library was attacked, causing service disruptions and data theft. The … Read more
November 15, 2023 at 02:24PM The Toronto Public Library (TPL) experienced a ransomware attack in October, resulting in the theft of personal information belonging to employees, customers, volunteers, and donors. The compromised file server contained data dating back to 1998, including names, social insurance numbers, birth dates, home addresses, and government-issued identification documents. The library … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 10:48AM The Allied Pilots Association (APA) is making progress in restoring its systems after a ransomware attack on October 30. The attack encrypted certain systems, but APA’s IT team, with external support, is working to restore functionality. Pilot-facing products and tools will be the main focus of restoration efforts, with full … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 07:06AM Healthcare solutions company Henry Schein disclosed a recent cybersecurity incident that disrupted its business operations and may have led to a data breach. The incident affected its manufacturing and distribution businesses, causing temporary disruption. The company has engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate and has notified law enforcement authorities. Details of … Read more