#DataBreach

Cybersecurity Is Critical, but Breaches Don’t Have to Be Disasters

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November 21, 2024 at 10:05AM The rise in cybersecurity breaches, despite heavy investments, emphasizes the need for resilience over mere prevention. Companies should view breaches as learning opportunities, adopting strategies like daily stress tests, self-healing systems, and collective defense. A culture of resilience enhances recovery, fosters customer trust, and positions organizations competitively against evolving threats. … Read more

Ford rejects breach allegations, says customer data not impacted

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November 21, 2024 at 03:48AM Ford is investigating allegations of a data breach involving 44,000 customer records leaked on a hacking forum. Initially, claims of the breach raised concerns over potentially sensitive information. However, Ford later clarified that no breach occurred within its systems; the issue related to a third-party supplier and involved public dealer … Read more

Cyberattack at French hospital exposes health data of 750,000 patients

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November 20, 2024 at 09:24PM A data breach at a French hospital compromised medical records of 750,000 patients, linked to a hacker known as ‘nears’. The threat actor claims access to over 1.5 million patient records and is selling access to multiple hospitals’ systems. Exposed data includes personal and medical information, raising phishing risks. ### … Read more

Fintech giant Finastra investigates data breach after SFTP hack

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November 20, 2024 at 03:58PM Finastra confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving compromised credentials on November 7, 2024, with a threat actor selling stolen data. An investigation shows no evidence of broader breaches beyond their Secure File Transfer Platform. The impact assessment is ongoing, and affected clients will be contacted directly. Finastra previously faced a ransomware … Read more

Ford investigates alleged breach following customer data leak

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November 20, 2024 at 03:43PM Ford is investigating claims of a data breach involving 44,000 customer records leaked by hackers on a forum. Initially serious, the investigation revealed it involved a third-party supplier and public dealer addresses. Ford confirmed there was no breach of its systems, and the matter is reportedly resolved. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** … Read more

Alleged Ford ‘Breach’ Encompasses Auto Dealer Info

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November 20, 2024 at 01:16PM On November 17, hackers claimed to breach Ford’s customer records, allegedly stealing 44,000 entries. However, the data consisted mainly of public car dealer addresses, not sensitive customer information. Ford’s investigation found no breach of its systems, attributing the data leak to a third-party supplier. **Meeting Takeaways – Breach Incident Overview … Read more

Mega US healthcare payments network restores system 9 months after ransomware attack

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November 20, 2024 at 01:09PM Change Healthcare has restored its clearinghouse services after a February ransomware attack, affecting 94% of hospitals. Despite partial recovery, financial strain persists for providers, with over $6 billion loaned. CEO Andrew Witty faced Congress for the decision to pay a $22 million ransom. Security lapses were criticized as “egregious negligence.” … Read more

Healthcare org Equinox notifies 21K patients and staff of data theft

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November 19, 2024 at 07:34PM Equinox, a New York health services organization, has informed over 21,000 clients and staff of a data breach involving their personal information. The LockBit ransomware gang is suspected of the incident, which occurred in April. Equinox has since secured its IT environment and is investigating the breach. ### Meeting Notes … Read more

Linux Variant of Helldown Ransomware Targets VMware ESxi Systems

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November 19, 2024 at 05:15PM The emerging Helldown ransomware targets organizations using VMware ESXi servers, exploiting undocumented vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls. Since August, it has impacted 31 victims, mainly US businesses. Helldown employs sophisticated tactics to steal and threaten to leak sensitive data, emphasizing the importance of vigilant security measures for virtualized infrastructures. ### Meeting … Read more

Ford investgates alleged breach following customer data leak

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November 19, 2024 at 03:15PM Ford is investigating a potential data breach involving 44,000 customer records allegedly leaked by a hacker on a forum. The records, which include identifiable information, could facilitate phishing attacks. The company is currently assessing the situation, acknowledging the seriousness of the claims, and advising caution regarding unsolicited communications. ### Meeting … Read more