May 30, 2024 at 05:48AM The Seattle Public Library is recovering from a ransomware attack on its online services over the Memorial Day weekend. The attack, identified one day before a planned maintenance shutdown, impacted all online services. While the website has been restored and some digital services are available, efforts are ongoing to restore … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 11:12AM ABN Amro reported a ransomware attack on third-party services provider AddComm, potentially compromising client data. AddComm confirmed containment and restoration of systems but couldn’t specify the stolen data. ABN Amro stopped using AddComm’s services and is focusing on informing clients and minimizing the impact of the breach. The bank’s systems … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 09:33AM Christie’s has confirmed a data breach after a ransomware group claimed responsibility. The breach occurred earlier this month, leading to unauthorized access and theft of client data. The gang demands a ransom and has leaked a sample of the stolen data. Christie’s is handling the situation and exploring options for … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 08:51AM Auction house Christie’s experienced a ransomware attack, potentially compromising personal data of over 500,000 clients. The hackers, RansomHub, threaten to release the data unless a ransom is paid. Christie’s took action to protect systems and is notifying regulators and clients. Financial data is reportedly unaffected. The incident occurred during high-value … Read more
May 21, 2024 at 06:16AM OmniVision Technologies disclosed a data breach caused by a ransomware attack in September 2023. A notification letter to the California Attorney General’s Office revealed that personal information was stolen and later leaked by the Cactus ransomware group. OmniVision is providing free credit monitoring and identity restoration services to the affected … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 04:55PM OmniVision, a California-based imaging sensors manufacturer and subsidiary of Chinese Will Semiconductor, suffered a Cactus ransomware attack in September 2023, leading to a security breach and theft of personal information. The company has advised authorities and is offering credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services to affected individuals. The threat … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 07:15AM MediSecure, an Australian digital prescription services provider, revealed that data stored on its systems until November 2023 was compromised in a recent ransomware attack. The incident, originating from a third-party provider, impacted personal and health information, related to prescriptions delivered through its system. The company assured that the cyber incident … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 05:45AM The British Library CEO Roly Keating emphasized the importance of emotional intelligence in managing the response to a ransomware attack. The organization prioritized frequent and empathetic communication as it navigated the recovery process, including openly sharing a detailed analysis of the incident. Cross-sector collaboration was also crucial to the library’s … Read more
May 18, 2024 at 02:27PM A ransomware operation targeted Windows system administrators by using Google ads to promote fake download sites for WinSCP and PuTTY. The counterfeit sites hosted trojanized installers and exploited DLL sideloading to install the Sliver post-exploitation toolkit, allowing remote access and potential deployment of ransomware. This campaign utilized typosquatting and displayed … Read more
May 17, 2024 at 07:39PM Australian prescriptions provider MediSecure was hit by a ransomware attack, potentially compromising patients’ personal and health data. The incident is believed to have originated from a third-party vendor. Authorities are investigating the breach, and MediSecure is working with regulatory agencies and cybersecurity officials to manage the impact. This highlights a … Read more