October 4, 2024 at 04:18PM Comcast revealed 237,703 customers’ data was stolen in a cyberattack on a debt collector they used, contradicting previous information. The compromised agency had earlier stated no Comcast data was affected, but later admitted the breach. The affected data included personal details, implying a ransomware attack, and the collector’s financial issues … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 10:24AM Global news agency AFP detected a cyberattack impacting its IT systems and client services. The attack, currently being mitigated by AFP’s IT staff and the French cybersecurity agency ANSSI, has not affected global news coverage. The attack’s nature and perpetrators remain undisclosed. AFP has warned partner media companies about potential … Read more
September 26, 2024 at 02:37PM Network Rail is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving Islamophobic messages displayed through compromised Wi-Fi at 20 stations, including 10 in London. The British Transport Police and Telent are involved in the investigation, with Telent stressing the importance of strong cybersecurity in third-party suppliers. Wi-Fi services have been suspended as the … Read more
September 25, 2024 at 05:39PM CrowdStrike’s senior VP, Adam Meyers, testified about the faulty July 19 content update that crashed 8.5M Windows systems. He called it a “perfect storm” and apologized. The House Committee highlighted the incident’s global impact and criticized CrowdStrike’s oversight. Meyers outlined measures to prevent a recurrence, emphasizing enhanced testing processes and … Read more
September 25, 2024 at 01:36PM A ransomware attack by RansomHub’s affiliate has targeted Delaware Libraries, causing IT issues, shut computer labs, disrupted phone services, and leaked a small number of financial documents. The attack affected over 35 library sites and resulted in an extended system outage. The organization is working on recovery efforts and has … Read more
September 24, 2024 at 04:58PM A small city in Kansas experienced a “cybersecurity incident” at its water treatment facility on Sept. 22. Despite precautionary measures and enhanced security, the facility moved to fully manual operations. The incident prompted concerns about the cybersecurity posture, especially in modern facilities. The exact nature of cybersecurity at the new … Read more
September 24, 2024 at 08:53AM Money transfer giant MoneyGram confirmed a cybersecurity incident caused system outages since Friday, impacting network connectivity for customers. MoneyGram is working to resolve the situation and has not disclosed the type of attack. The extended outage suggests a ransomware attack, which could have far-reaching repercussions due to its massive customer … Read more
September 24, 2024 at 08:07AM Arkansas City’s water treatment facility switched to manual operations following a cyberattack discovered on September 22. City manager Randy Frazer assured residents that the water supply remained safe with no disruption to service. Enhanced security measures are in place, and authorities are working to return operations to normal. This incident … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 01:45PM Avis, the American car rental company, experienced a data breach when attackers accessed one of its business applications and unauthorizedly obtained customer personal information. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Avis, a car rental company, experienced a data breach in one of its business applications last month. As … Read more
August 20, 2024 at 05:07PM American chipmaker Microchip Technology Incorporated experienced a cyberattack disrupting operations across its manufacturing facilities. This affected the company’s capacity to meet orders, prompting them to shut down systems and isolate affected areas. The incident, which was detected on August 17, 2024, is currently being evaluated with external cybersecurity experts’ assistance, … Read more