May 9, 2024 at 03:21PM Ascension, a leading healthcare organization in the US, has detected a cybersecurity event affecting its network. The disruption has led to clinical operations being impacted, with a potential involvement of ransomware. The incident is part of a string of cyber attacks on the healthcare industry, prompting calls for stronger cyber … Read more
May 9, 2024 at 02:41PM LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for an attack on the City of Wichita, disrupting networks and services including the airport, water, and transit. The city switched to a cash-based system until full recovery. This resurgence follows a prior disruption of the group, raising questions about future activities. The ransom amount … Read more
May 9, 2024 at 12:40PM The Government of British Columbia is investigating multiple cybersecurity incidents affecting its networks. Premier David Eby stated that sensitive information had not been accessed, and an ongoing investigation is assessing the impact. The government is working with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security to determine their extent and enhance data … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 05:56PM The University System of Georgia (USG) is sending data breach notifications to 800,000 individuals exposed in the 2023 Clop MOVEit attacks. The breach impacted sensitive information, including social security numbers, and USG is offering identity protection and fraud detection services through Experian until July 31, 2024. The incident highlights the … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 02:06PM The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare has underscored the vulnerability of data-rich healthcare companies to cyber theft. With ransomware attacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, businesses must focus on cyber resilience to better prepare and recover from such incidents. Organizations should prioritize strategic readiness, prevention measures, and incident response in … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 08:30AM Brandywine Realty Trust, a Philadelphia-based real estate company, was hit by a ransomware attack on May 1, disrupting its business applications. The incident involved unauthorized access to its IT environment, with file-encrypting ransomware deployed on internal systems. The company has initiated response protocols, contained the incident, and begun restoring impacted … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 11:30AM The City of Wichita is investigating a ransomware attack that has shut down many networks and services with no current restoration timeline. Officials are implementing business continuity measures and collaborating with specialists to restore the computer network. Security experts emphasize the importance of transparency and preparedness in response to the … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 10:36AM Wichita, Kansas, faced a ransomware attack, prompting the shutdown of parts of its network. The attack occurred on May 5th, resulting in encrypted IT systems. No data theft has been confirmed, but the city is conducting a detailed review. The online payment systems are down, with emergency services still operational. … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 05:04AM Wichita, Kansas shut down its computer network after a ransomware attack encrypted data on certain systems. The impacted services were turned off as a containment measure. The city is conducting a thorough review to assess the situation, with first responders and law enforcement notified. Wichita has engaged with specialists to … Read more
May 1, 2024 at 12:41PM Hôpital de Cannes – Simone Veil (CHC-SV) in France experienced a cyberattack, causing severe operational disruption. The Lockbit 3.0 ransomware gang demanded a ransom, threatening to leak stolen data. The hospital refused to pay and is working to restore normal operations. The attack highlights the ransomware group’s disregard for healthcare … Read more