July 25, 2024 at 05:16AM Several courts in California, including Los Angeles County, lost phone services due to a ransomware attack. Phone servers for courts in other counties were affected, disrupting operations such as juror notifications. Los Angeles courthouses were closed, but have now reopened with some limitations. Officials aim to restore the phone system … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 11:36AM Florida-based safety equipment company Cadre Holdings disclosed a cyberattack that impacted its operations and technology systems. The company has shut down some systems and initiated a response protocol including an investigation, notifying law enforcement, and taking systems offline. The incident, in its early stages, seems consistent with a ransomware attack, … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 10:39AM The largest trial court in the United States, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, closed all 36 courthouse locations on Monday to address a ransomware attack that affected its entire network. The closure is expected to be just one day, with network restoration efforts ongoing. The attack is being … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 06:42AM The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the US, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, as reported by California officials. This breach was highlighted on SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, which is the largest trial court … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 01:10PM MediSecure, an Australian prescription delivery service, suffered a ransomware attack resulting in the theft of personal and health information of approximately 12.9 million users. The breach led to a shutdown of their website and phone lines, with the stolen data since being restored from a server backup. The impacted information … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 09:06AM Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure sectors are escalating, with 67% of operators in the oil, energy, and utility sectors affected in 2023. Attacks on these sectors impact an average of 62% of systems and exploit software vulnerabilities as the primary attack vector. Recovery costs continue to rise, emphasizing the urgency … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 07:54AM MediSecure, an Australian digital prescription services provider, reported a ransomware attack that exposed personal and health information of 12.9 million individuals, spanning from March 2019 to November 2023. The stolen data includes sensitive details, resulting in potential risks of phishing and identity-related crimes. Although system restoration was successful, the incident … Read more
July 18, 2024 at 09:03AM MarineMax, a boat dealer, disclosed a data breach impacting over 123,000 individuals due to a ransomware attack. The attackers, known as the Rhysida ransomware group, allegedly obtained financial documents and personal information. The affected individuals will receive free credit monitoring and identity restoration services for two years. The ransomware group … Read more
July 17, 2024 at 09:00AM Bassett Furniture, a Virginia-based manufacturer and retailer, suffered a ransomware attack, impacting its manufacturing facilities and business operations. The company detected unauthorized access to its IT systems and encrypted data files, leading to a shutdown of manufacturing facilities. While retail stores and e-commerce remain open, order fulfillment is affected. No … Read more
July 17, 2024 at 07:52AM The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office reprimanded Hackney for a ransomware attack that exposed personal information of 280,000 residents. The ICO criticized the council’s inadequate security measures but acknowledged its efforts post-attack. Hackney disagreed with the ICO’s ruling, citing limited resources to challenge it. The attack disrupted services and compromised sensitive … Read more