August 12, 2024 at 12:34PM EVIT is sending letters to over 200,000 individuals after a cyber incident in January led to the theft of 48 types of personal data. The incident, possibly linked to the LockBit ransomware group, triggered a thorough security response. The school is taking steps to enhance its security and mitigate risk, … Read more
August 5, 2024 at 02:05PM A Florida data broker, National Public Data, is accused of negligently handling billions of personal records, leading to a cyberattack and subsequent sale of the stolen data on the dark web. California resident Christopher Hofmann filed a potential class-action lawsuit, alleging his and others’ sensitive information was compromised. The lawsuit … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 10:21AM Fujitsu, a leading Japanese technology company, confirmed a cyberattack resulting in the likely theft of personal and customer information. Malware infected work computers, prompting immediate disconnection and enhanced monitoring. The company is investigating the incident, informed relevant authorities, and has begun notifying affected individuals and customers while continuing to assess … Read more
January 19, 2024 at 06:26PM Conor Brian Fitzpatrick sentenced to 20 years of supervised release in the Eastern District of Virginia for operating the BreachForums hacking forum, involved in the sale and leaking of personal data for millions worldwide. Also pleaded guilty to multiple charges including child pornography possession. Court showed leniency on sentencing, with … Read more
December 21, 2023 at 10:24AM A malicious SMS campaign targeting citizens and visitors to the United Arab Emirates is run by the Smishing Triad Gang, impersonating official authorities to collect personal and credit card details. The campaign uses URL-shortening tools to disguise links and is believed to have access to private channels for obtaining information. … Read more
December 5, 2023 at 04:33PM ESET researchers found that malicious “SpyLoan” apps have been downloaded over 12 million times from Google Play in 2023, with higher unknown totals from other sources. These apps pose as legitimate loan services, scamming users with high-interest loans while stealing personal data to blackmail them. The operation spans multiple countries. … Read more