June 20, 2024 at 05:32PM RansomHub ransomware has a Linux encryptor tailored for VMware ESXi environments. Launched in February 2024, RansomHub has affected over 45 victims across 18 countries. An ESXi variant was detected in April 2024, presenting a bug that defenders can exploit. Additionally, the encryptor has specific commands and a unique encryption scheme. … Read more
June 20, 2024 at 06:35AM The ransomware gang responsible for the London hospitals attack has expressed no remorse and claimed the attack was deliberate and politically motivated. Experts have questioned the political explanation, suggesting the gang is financially motivated. The gang has demanded a $50 million ransom and claimed to have gained access using a … Read more
June 19, 2024 at 06:34PM Crown Equipment, a leading forklift manufacturer with 24 plants worldwide, suffered a cyberattack by an international cybercriminal organization, disrupting manufacturing. It affected employee IT systems, resulting in disrupted clock-ins and service access. The company is working with cybersecurity experts and the FBI, and is slowly restoring systems while assuring minimal … Read more
June 19, 2024 at 01:59PM Car dealership SaaS provider CDK Global was hit by a cyberattack, leading to its systems shutdown and client disruption. The attack caused concerns about potential data breach and ransomware impact. With no official statement from CDK, there is uncertainty about the extent and duration of the outages and potential data … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 04:05PM California Attorney General’s Office ordered Blackbaud to pay $6.75 million to settle a ransomware attack caused by poor security practices, compromising sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits, universities, and hospitals. Blackbaud initially faced a $3 million fine and later agreed to a $49.5 million settlement. The Federal Trade Commission also mandated … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 01:32PM Australia’s Information Commissioner’s report identified operational failures that allowed a breach of Medibank’s network, exposing data from 9.7 million individuals. A contractor’s compromised credentials were exploited, granting unauthorized access. The breach involved a ransomware gang and a sanctioned Russian national. The report highlights the importance of implementing multi-factor authentication to … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 09:22AM The US government is ending financial support for healthcare providers affected by the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare. The funding program, initiated in March, will conclude on July 12. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services intervened to help struggling providers submit claims. CMS encouraged cybersecurity vigilance and noted the attack’s … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 06:19AM Blackbaud was ordered to pay $6.75 million in a settlement for a ransomware attack and data breach. The company paid a $250,000 ransom and later revealed that sensitive information from 13,000 organizations using its services was compromised. Blackbaud has agreed to a $49.5 million settlement and to develop a comprehensive … Read more
June 17, 2024 at 04:01PM Panera Bread likely paid a ransom following a ransomware attack that compromised employee data. The company sent breach notifications indicating stolen personal information, which led to a week-long disruption. There are claims of a ransom payment made to prevent data release, supported by internal emails and Reddit posts. The assurance … Read more
June 14, 2024 at 03:00PM Panera Bread has notified employees of a data breach following a “security incident” in March. The unauthorized access to internal files resulted in the theft of employees’ names, Social Security numbers, and possibly other employment-related information. Panera has offered a one-year membership to CyEx’s credit monitoring and identity theft resolution … Read more