December 20, 2023 at 05:13PM A data breach at ESO Solutions has affected 2.7 million patients, compromising their sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers and medical information. The breach resulted from a ransomware attack in September 2023. Victims are advised to take precautions and consider legal action. Console & Associates, P.C. is offering assistance … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 09:03AM Ransomware groups are increasingly using remote encryption in their attacks, targeting unmanaged devices to compromise entire networks. Microsoft revealed that about 60% of ransomware attacks involve remote encryption. This tactic renders process-based remediation measures ineffective, with compromised machines unable to detect malicious activity. Cybercriminals are also engaging with the media … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 07:19PM Approximately 35 million consumers are being informed of a data breach compromising their confidential information, caused by a Citrix software vulnerability used by Xfinity. Console & Associates, P.C. is investigating and informing affected individuals of their rights. Victims should take steps to protect themselves and consider legal representation for potential … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 06:00PM 35 million customers of Comcast Xfinity have been affected by the CitrixBleed vulnerability, leading to a breach of customer data, including sensitive information. Although Comcast promptly patched and mitigated the vulnerability, attackers were still able to exfiltrate a large amount of data over a three-day period. The ongoing threat of … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 02:35PM The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has earned more than $300 million from 1,000+ victims worldwide by September 2023, per FBI. Affiliates have extensive networks and experience in ransomware and data extortion. Additionally, FBI and CISA have issued mitigation measures, including patching vulnerabilities and enforcing multifactor authentication. FBI has recently disrupted the … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 07:15AM Organizations are prioritizing security awareness training despite its low effectiveness. Employees express the need for practical experiences and time allocation for training. Moonlock’s Cybersecuritoons offers short-form cybersecurity content to fit into busy schedules. Feedback transforms and shapes the delivery of training, promoting a security culture and active participation. This evolving … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 06:51AM Comcast’s Xfinity informed customers of a cybersecurity breach due to the CitrixBleed vulnerability, compromising usernames, passwords, and personal information. Despite promptly patching the flaw in its systems, the breach was confirmed, prompting password resets and multi-factor authentication. The CitrixBleed vulnerability has been implicated in numerous global attacks, affecting various organizations. … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 06:03AM Mortgage giant Mr. Cooper is notifying 14.7 million individuals about a recent cyberattack that resulted in the theft of personal information. The attack, identified on October 31, led to the compromise of customer data including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank account numbers. Mr. Cooper has taken steps to … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 07:04PM Xfinity, the subsidiary of Comcast Cable Communications, reported a security breach where attackers stole sensitive customer information after exploiting a Citrix server. The breach, discovered in November, resulted in the exfiltration of customer data, including usernames, hashed passwords, contact information, and partial social security numbers. Xfinity has proactively reset affected … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 03:58PM Mortgage lender Mr Cooper has disclosed a security breach resulting in the theft of personal information from 14.7 million individuals, costing an estimated $25 million to resolve. The stolen data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank account details. Mr Cooper intends to provide free credit monitoring to affected … Read more