Troubled US insurance giant hit by extortion after data leak

October 17, 2024 at 07:37PM Globe Life faces an extortion attempt involving stolen customer data, affecting approximately 5,000 clients. The insurer reports no financial information was compromised and claims the incident is not linked to recent system vulnerabilities. This situation coincides with ongoing legal troubles and shareholder lawsuits regarding alleged company misconduct. **Meeting Takeaways on … Read more

GitHub, Telegram Bots, and QR Codes Abused in New Wave of Phishing Attacks

October 11, 2024 at 02:00PM A new malware campaign targets the finance and insurance sectors using GitHub links in phishing emails to deliver Remcos RAT, exploiting trusted repositories. This technique, involving malware uploads to GitHub issues, allows attackers to bypass security. Recent research reveals expanded phishing tactics targeting accommodation platforms, improving scam effectiveness through automation. … Read more

Insurance Company Globe Life Investigating Data Breach

June 17, 2024 at 10:14AM Texas-based insurance company Globe Life is investigating a data breach impacting consumer and policyholder information. The breach, disclosed in an SEC filing, is related to a web portal vulnerability. External access to the portal has been removed, and outside experts have been hired to assist with the investigation. The cyber … Read more