American Water stops billing for H2O due to ‘cybersecurity incident’

October 7, 2024 at 05:36PM American Water, a major water provider in the US, has suspended billing and taken its MyWater app offline due to a cybersecurity breach. The company is conducting an investigation, cooperating with law enforcement and outside security investigators. It assures customers of safeguards for their data and minimal impact on water … Read more

Highline Public Schools confirms ransomware behind shutdown

October 4, 2024 at 04:38PM Highline Public Schools faced a ransomware attack, prompting the shutdown of all schools in early September. Although the central office remained open, network systems are being rebuilt, and re-imaging of staff and student devices is scheduled for October 14. No specific details of the attack are available, and measures to … Read more

More than a quarter of a million Comcast subscribers had data stolen from debt collector

October 4, 2024 at 04:18PM Comcast revealed 237,703 customers’ data was stolen in a cyberattack on a debt collector they used, contradicting previous information. The compromised agency had earlier stated no Comcast data was affected, but later admitted the breach. The affected data included personal details, implying a ransomware attack, and the collector’s financial issues … Read more

Ransomware attack forces UMC Health System to divert some patients

October 1, 2024 at 01:32PM UMC Health System in Texas was forced to divert patients to other locations due to a ransomware attack impacting its operations. The attack resulted in an IT outage, leading to the closure of some departments and delays in services. Patients are advised to bring medical prescription lists due to unavailability … Read more

UMC Health System Diverts Patients Following Ransomware Attack

October 1, 2024 at 05:46AM UMC Health System in Texas diverted patients due to a ransomware attack, taking IT systems offline. While some services were restored, operations are not normal and patients’ appointments may be affected. The healthcare provider engaged third-parties to assist with response and recovery efforts and will provide updates on the situation. … Read more

Patelco Credit Union Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People

September 30, 2024 at 12:06PM Patelco Credit Union reported a ransomware attack in June, leading to a data breach of over 1 million individuals. The attackers obtained personal information, including names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and more. Patelco is offering affected individuals two years of free credit monitoring and identity protection services, and is … Read more

Forget the Kia Boyz: Hackers could hijack your car with just a smartphone

September 29, 2024 at 11:13PM Cybersecurity expert Sam Curry discovered a vulnerability in Kia vehicles, allowing unauthorized access and the theft of personal details. Another critical vulnerability in Ivanti Traffic Manager was identified, and a UK citizen faces charges for hacking US companies. Additionally, Monaco-based Namebay experienced a ransomware attack, while a cyber attack on … Read more

RansomHub genius tries to put the squeeze on Delaware Libraries

September 25, 2024 at 01:36PM A ransomware attack by RansomHub’s affiliate has targeted Delaware Libraries, causing IT issues, shut computer labs, disrupted phone services, and leaked a small number of financial documents. The attack affected over 35 library sites and resulted in an extended system outage. The organization is working on recovery efforts and has … Read more

MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack is behind dayslong outage

September 24, 2024 at 08:53AM Money transfer giant MoneyGram confirmed a cybersecurity incident caused system outages since Friday, impacting network connectivity for customers. MoneyGram is working to resolve the situation and has not disclosed the type of attack. The extended outage suggests a ransomware attack, which could have far-reaching repercussions due to its massive customer … Read more

Kansas Water Facility Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberattack

September 24, 2024 at 08:07AM Arkansas City’s water treatment facility switched to manual operations following a cyberattack discovered on September 22. City manager Randy Frazer assured residents that the water supply remained safe with no disruption to service. Enhanced security measures are in place, and authorities are working to return operations to normal. This incident … Read more