October 17, 2023 at 05:18PM Kwik Trip has released a statement indicating that it may have experienced a cyberattack that led to disruptions in its IT systems. The company assures customers that no evidence suggests any data was stolen, but encourages them to monitor their credit history and be cautious of suspicious emails. Kwik Trip … Read more
October 17, 2023 at 02:55PM Networking equipment manufacturer D-Link confirmed a data breach in which customer and employee information, including the CEO’s details, were stolen and put up for sale. The attacker claims to have also taken source code for D-Link’s software. The company shut down affected servers, disabled user accounts, and clarified that only … Read more
October 17, 2023 at 10:04AM Threat actors are constantly finding new ways to trick end-users into giving up their credentials, leading to a rise in credential theft. Cybercriminals target credentials because people often reuse the same login information across multiple sites, giving hackers access to sensitive accounts. They use social engineering tactics like tailgating, spear … Read more
October 16, 2023 at 02:08PM The Russian hacking group known as ‘Sandworm’ has compromised eleven telecommunication service providers in Ukraine between May and September 2023, according to a report by Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA). The hackers interfered with communication systems, causing service interruptions and potential data breaches. Sandworm used various tactics, including phishing … Read more
October 16, 2023 at 08:24AM The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Equifax Ltd, the UK arm of Equifax Inc, more than £11 million over the 2017 data breach. The cyberattack impacted approximately 147 million people, including 13.8 million UK consumers. The FCA found that Equifax Ltd failed to properly manage and monitor the … Read more
October 15, 2023 at 11:00PM The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Progress Software’s MOVEit file transfer software following a data breach. Progress admitted to receiving a subpoena from the SEC and stated that it is facing multiple class-action lawsuits and other litigation over the breach. Progress also disclosed that it has received … Read more
October 13, 2023 at 04:09PM Genetic testing provider 23andMe is facing multiple class action lawsuits in the U.S. after a data breach that affected millions of customers. The breach involved a leaked CSV file containing the data of around 1 million Ashkenazi Jews who used the service. 23andMe claims that the breach was a result … Read more
October 13, 2023 at 02:15PM Summary: Kwik Trip, a US chain of convenience stores and gas stations, has experienced a series of disruptive IT outages since the weekend, potentially due to a ransomware attack. Employees have been unable to receive orders, accept payments, or access support systems, while customers have been frustrated by the inability … Read more