November 19, 2024 at 04:59PM Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian citizen, was extradited from South Korea to the U.S. for his role in the Phobos ransomware operation, accused of extorting over $16 million from victims. Facing 13 charges, he provided technical support to criminals using the malware. If convicted, he could face over 100 years in … Read more
November 18, 2024 at 08:49AM Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Oklahoma is notifying over 133,000 individuals of a ransomware attack that compromised personal information, including Social Security numbers and health data. The attack was discovered on September 8, and the hospital is offering free credit monitoring for affected patients while restoration efforts have been … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 05:50PM A new ransomware strain, ‘Ymir’, has emerged, targeting systems previously infected by RustyStealer malware. Notable for its in-memory execution and use of the ChaCha20 cipher, Ymir performs reconnaissance and avoids detection. It appends random extensions to encrypted files and displays ransom notes, signaling a rising threat in cybercrime collaboration. ### … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 10:36AM Halliburton suffered $35 million in losses due to an August ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang, which disrupted IT systems and client services. Despite limited operational impact, data was stolen. The company reported minimal financial effects, with expectations for cash flow remaining intact but potential future legal costs looming. ### … Read more
November 8, 2024 at 07:13AM Newpark Resources, a Texas oilfield supplier, experienced a ransomware attack that impacted its information systems and business applications. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by the oil and gas industry. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Company Affected**: Newpark Resources, an oilfield supplier based in Texas. 2. **Incident**: The company experienced a … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 12:04PM The City of Columbus, Ohio, reported that 500,000 residents’ personal data may have been accessed in a ransomware attack by Rhysida. The breach involved sensitive information, including names, addresses, and social security numbers. Columbus offered two years of credit monitoring to affected residents and faces scrutiny over its response. ### … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 05:59AM The City of Columbus reported that a ransomware attack resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to 500,000 individuals. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: The City of Columbus experienced a ransomware attack. 2. **Data Compromised**: Personal information of approximately 500,000 individuals was stolen. 3. **Source of Information**: Details were … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 04:06PM United Healthcare revealed that 100 million individuals were affected by the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in February. The breach, attributed to BlackCat/ALPHV, prompted Change Healthcare to pay $22 million in ransom. Subsequently, a second attack occurred by RansomHub. The incidents highlight significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. ### Meeting … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 07:37AM Landmark Admin, an insurance administrator, revealed that personal information was stolen during a ransomware attack earlier this year, affecting 800,000 individuals. The announcement highlights the significant impact of the data breach on those affected. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Data Breach Announcement**: Landmark Admin, an insurance administrator, has disclosed that personal information … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 12:06AM UnitedHealth reported that over 100 million individuals had their personal and healthcare data compromised in a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in February. This incident, attributed to the BlackCat gang, is the largest healthcare data breach in recent years, causing significant disruptions and estimated losses of $2.45 billion. ### Meeting … Read more