June 6, 2024 at 01:59PM The Mallox ransomware group has introduced a new Linux variant that targets VMware ESXi environments. This variant uses a custom shell to execute ransomware on virtualized systems with high-level user privileges. The group has targeted various sectors and is now active in Taiwan, India, Thailand, and South Korea. Organizations are … Read more
June 6, 2024 at 01:57PM Hackers are targeting GitHub repositories, wiping content, and directing victims to Telegram. This follows an ongoing campaign spotted by security researcher Germán Fernández. The threat actor, Gitloker, claims to back up and secure data but demands victims reach out on Telegram. GitHub advises users to strengthen security measures and monitor … Read more
June 6, 2024 at 09:40AM A Russian cyber gang, possibly Qilin, launched a ransomware attack on London hospitals, disabling operations and causing cancellations. The affected hospitals included those managed by the National Health Service, with serious disruptions to healthcare services. The incident was reported to police as ransomware attacks continue to affect various sectors, difficult … Read more
June 5, 2024 at 11:55AM A ransomware attack on UK healthcare provider Synnovis has disrupted services at several London hospitals, impacting patient care. The incident has raised concerns about cybersecurity in healthcare and the potential life-threatening consequences of such attacks. The need for proactive measures, including improved security and crisis response planning, is highlighted to … Read more
June 5, 2024 at 05:06AM Northern Minerals, an Australian rare-earth metals producer, fell victim to a data breach by the BianLian ransomware gang. Exfiltrated data, including operational, financial, and personal information, was released on the dark web. Despite the breach, the company’s operations and systems were not materially impacted. The incident coincided with political developments, … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 04:05PM A new ransomware group, “Fog,” has been conducting traditional attacks by locking up data in virtual environments for quick payouts. They utilize stolen VPN credentials, exploit vulnerabilities in VPN gateways, and employ tactics like credential stuffing and disabling Windows Defender. Fog targets US organizations, especially in the education sector, due … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 12:22PM Ransomware attack on pathology provider Synnovis impacts multiple major NHS hospitals in London. Blood transfusions and healthcare services affected. Emergency care available, but procedures canceled or redirected. Synnovis systems inaccessible, impacting quick-turnaround blood tests. Synnovis, previously Viapath, is a partnership between SYNLAB UK & Ireland, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 12:07PM A cyberattack on Synnovis has significantly disrupted healthcare services at multiple major NHS hospitals in London, impacting pathology and diagnostic services. The attack, potentially a ransomware incident, has led to the cancellation and redirection of procedures, affecting urgent and emergency care. Access to pathology results may take weeks to restore. … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 11:47AM London hospitals are grappling with disrupted pathology services due to a ransomware attack on a service partner, impacting facilities at NHS trusts and primary care services in southeast London. The incident has been declared a “critical incident,” affecting blood transfusions and elective surgeries. Officials are working to understand the full … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 05:34PM Senator Ron Wyden criticized UnitedHealth Group’s CEO for appointing an allegedly unqualified CISO, whom he believes contributed to the company’s recent ransomware attack. Wyden called for an investigation into the company’s failures, citing issues with its CISO’s background, lack of security measures, and a history of negligence. He urged the … Read more