July 5, 2024 at 01:03PM The aftermath of Qilin’s ransomware attack on Synnovis caused widespread disruptions in medical procedures across London hospitals. One of the most affected individuals was Johanna Groothuizen, who had to undergo a last-minute change in her surgery, ultimately resulting in a simple mastectomy instead of the planned skin-sparing mastectomy. The cyberattack’s … Read more
July 5, 2024 at 09:07AM A webinar on Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) will provide insider knowledge on modern cybersecurity threats and protection. Led by Silverfort’s VP of Product Marketing, Yiftach Keshet, the session will cover hidden security vulnerabilities, top features of ITDR solutions, real-world scenarios, and future identity security trends. Register now before … Read more
July 5, 2024 at 06:06AM Alabama’s education superintendent, Eric Mackey, revealed a hacking attempt at the Alabama State Department of Education, with some data potentially breached. Mackey urged parents and education employees to monitor their credit and indicated that a federal investigation is ongoing as the attackers are believed to be foreign. A website and … Read more
July 4, 2024 at 04:36AM Europol led Operation Morpheus to tackle nearly 600 illegal IP addresses associated with Cobalt Strike. The disruptive action targeted criminal activity, involving partners in 27 countries. Notable support was provided by private sector partners and Europol’s Malware Information Sharing Platform. The operation sent a strong message to cybercriminals globally. However, … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 03:30PM Europol coordinated a global crackdown targeting cybercriminals’ use of legitimate security tools, resulting in the takedown of nearly 600 Cobalt Strike servers linked to criminal activity. The agency worked with private sector companies to flag and disable unlicensed versions of the tool across 27 countries as part of Operation Morpheus, … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 12:52PM A new ransomware player, Volcano Demon, has emerged with innovative locker malware, LukaLocker, and sophisticated evasion tactics, hampering forensic analysis. It employs double extortion, exfiltrates data, and demands ransom via qTox messaging. The malware terminates various security and monitoring services, posing a significant threat. vigilance and IoC monitoring are crucial. … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 12:13PM In 2024, ransomware demands have soared, with an average extortion demand per attack surpassing $5.2 million in the first half of the year. The largest demand was $100 million following an attack on India’s RCC, followed by demands of $50 million and $25 million for other organizations. Despite a decrease … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 10:51AM Europol’s Operation Morpheus led to the takedown of nearly 600 Cobalt Strike servers used by cybercriminals to infiltrate networks. Coordinated across multiple countries, the operation involved identifying and targeting criminal infrastructure. The software, originally intended for security testing, has become a primary tool in ransomware and cyberespionage attacks, used by … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 09:22AM Wise and Affirm acknowledge the impact of the recent Evolve Bank data breach on their customers. The cybercriminals gained access to customer and financial technology partner information, affecting customers who used both companies’ services. Evolve clarified that the ransomware group LockBit was behind the attack, compromising various personal and banking … Read more
July 1, 2024 at 03:19PM Prudential Financial disclosed a data breach to the SEC in February, initially stating that it minimally impacted residents. However, an updated notice revealed over 2.5 million individuals were compromised, far surpassing the original estimate of 36,000. Stolen information includes personal details, with legal proceedings already underway. Recovery efforts will include … Read more