August 22, 2024 at 02:21PM US oil giant Halliburton confirmed a cyberattack on its Houston offices, engaging external experts to investigate and mitigate the threat. The breach, with ransomware hallmarks, impacted the north Houston campus and global networks. The oil industry remains a lucrative target for ransomware, as seen with Colonial Pipeline’s $4.4 million ransom … Read more
July 31, 2024 at 09:08AM The City of Columbus, Ohio, was targeted by a ransomware attack on July 18, prompting the shutdown of systems and impacting various services. Although the city claims to have disrupted the threat actor’s activity, an investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of potential data access. Mayor Ginther emphasized the … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 10:39AM The largest trial court in the United States, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, closed all 36 courthouse locations on Monday to address a ransomware attack that affected its entire network. The closure is expected to be just one day, with network restoration efforts ongoing. The attack is being … Read more
June 25, 2024 at 04:31PM Neiman Marcus’s customer information, including names, contact details, gift card numbers, and more, was stolen and offered for sale on the dark web. While the breach did not include credit card data, it prompted the luxury retailer to disable access to the cloud service, engage cybersecurity experts, and notify law … Read more
December 15, 2023 at 06:42AM INL has notified 45,000 individuals of a data breach where personal information was stolen from the Oracle Human Capital Management software. The compromised data includes names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, salary, and banking details. Impacted individuals will receive identity protection and credit monitoring services. INL is investigating the attack with … Read more
December 11, 2023 at 09:34AM Spanish police have arrested a leader of the ‘Kelvin Security’ hacking group responsible for 300 cyberattacks in 90 countries since 2020. The group targeted government institutions and critical infrastructure, with notable breaches including Vodafone Italia and U.S. firm Frost & Sullivan. The arrest aims to uncover co-conspirators and data buyers. … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 12:09PM JAXA was hacked, risking sensitive space-tech data. The breach involved the agency’s Active Directory server, and the extent of damage is under investigation. JAXA was previously targeted by Chinese hackers, Tick. Concerns arise as Japan-US agencies warn of ongoing Chinese cyberattacks on networks. (50 words) Meeting Takeaways: 1. The Japan … Read more