January 3, 2024 at 06:18AM Xerox Business Solutions experienced a data breach limited to its US operations, containing personal information. The company will notify affected individuals but hasn’t confirmed the impact on clients, employees, or partners. The ransomware gang Inc Ransom claimed responsibility, posting stolen documents on a leak site, which Xerox might have prevented … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 03:37AM Emsisoft advocates for a total ban on ransom payments following a surge in ransomware attacks on US organizations, costing nearly $1.5 million each on average to rectify. It pointed to record-breaking attacks in 2023, including those on hospitals, schools, and government bodies. The report also highlights concerns about the need … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 10:54AM Australia’s Court Services Victoria (CSV) detected a ransomware cyberattack on December 21, 2023, which led to unauthorized access of court hearing recordings dating back to November 1, 2023. The affected courts include the Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates’ Court, Children’s Court, and Coroners Court. CSV is taking measures to address … Read more
December 29, 2023 at 03:26PM Two New York hospitals, Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, are seeking a court order to retrieve data stolen in a ransomware attack last August. The stolen data, stored on a Boston cloud storage company’s servers, includes sensitive patient information. The hospitals have taken legal action to recover the … Read more
December 29, 2023 at 08:54AM SecurityWeek weekly roundup provides a concise compilation of cybersecurity stories that may have been overlooked. This week’s stories include a $60 million crypto theft, Android backdoor infection, Microsoft warning of malware distribution, Mint Mobile data breach, and NASA’s space security guidance. Other topics covered are hacking claims, Chrome Safety Check, … Read more
December 29, 2023 at 06:12AM EasyPark Group, Europe’s largest parking app operator, revealed a data breach affecting customer information after a cyberattack on December 10. Limited customer data, including name, phone number, and partial bank/card numbers, was compromised. No unauthorized transactions occurred, and authorities have been notified. EasyPark has reassured users and continues to provide … Read more
December 29, 2023 at 05:06AM Australian and New Zealand vehicle dealer Eagers Automotive (ASX: APE) experienced a cyberattack, leading to disruptions and a trading halt on the Australian Securities Exchange. While most dealerships remain open, the incident has affected transaction finalization and some operational IT systems. The company does not anticipate a significant financial impact … Read more
December 28, 2023 at 04:20PM Eagers Automotive, the largest car dealership operator in Australia and New Zealand, suffered a cyberattack, resulting in halting stock trading. With over 300 selling points for various brands and subsidiaries, the incident impacted its systems. While external experts are investigating, concern remains about potential customer data exposure. Other recent cyberattacks … Read more
December 28, 2023 at 02:06PM Albania’s Parliament confirmed a cyberattack on its data system, resulting in a temporary service halt. The attack did not compromise the system’s data, but experts are investigating potential consequences. Iranian-based hackers allegedly targeted other entities. This incident follows a previous cyberattack that led to severed diplomatic ties with Iran. The … Read more
December 28, 2023 at 01:08PM Risk and financial advisory company Kroll has revealed details about the August data breach, exposing personal info of FTX bankruptcy claimants, including coin holdings. Kroll cautioned affected individuals about potential phishing attacks and recommended security measures, such as not sharing personal info and storing crypto in cold wallets. The breach … Read more