April 19, 2024 at 08:04AM Telecom giant Frontier Communications reported to the SEC a cyberattack resulting in certain system shutdowns. The incident was identified on April 14, with unauthorized access gained by a cybercrime group. Frontier initiated response protocols, contained the incident, restored its IT environment, and notified law enforcement. It’s believed that the attack … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 07:45AM Cherry Street Services (Cherry Health) has notified over 180,000 individuals about a ransomware attack that compromised personal information. The incident, occurring on December 21, 2023, disrupted systems and involved file-encrypting ransomware. The compromised information includes names, Social Security numbers, treatment and prescription details, and financial account information. Cherry Health is … Read more
April 16, 2024 at 10:28AM UnitedHealth Group’s Q1 earnings were significantly impacted by a ransomware attack on the U.S. healthcare system, causing a $872 million hit on quarterly earnings of $7.9 billion. The attack’s costs include $593 million in response expenses and $279 million from business disruptions. Additionally, $800 million was allocated to claims reserves … Read more
April 16, 2024 at 07:42AM Omni Hotels & Resorts confirmed a cyberattack by the Daixin Team ransomware group, leading to system shutdowns and disruptions across their properties. While sensitive information was not compromised, a subset of customer data may have been. The attack targeted roughly 3.5 million guests, with the ransom demand initially set at … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 12:03PM Dutch chipmaker Nexperia announced a network breach by hackers in March 2024. The ransomware gang, Dunghill Leak, claimed the incident and threatened to leak alleged stolen data. Nexperia shut down IT systems, launched an investigation, and reported the incident to authorities. The breach includes confidential data from various categories and … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 11:06AM Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia, a subsidiary of Wingtech Technology, was targeted by ransomware group Dark Angels, who claimed to have stolen 1 Tb of data, including sensitive information of major companies. Nexperia confirmed the breach and initiated an investigation while disconnecting affected systems and notifying authorities. The ransomware group is also … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 11:06AM Daixin Team ransomware gang claimed cyberattack on Omni Hotels & Resorts, threatening to release customers’ data unless ransom is paid. The hotel chain suffered a massive IT outage and is now under investigation. Daixin Team has a history of targeting U.S. healthcare and public health sectors using double extortion tactics. … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 02:18PM Hoya Corporation was hit with a cyberattack by the ‘Hunters International’ ransomware operation, demanding a $10 million ransom and threatening to release stolen files. The attack impacted production and order processing, with IT outages across business divisions. As of now, Hoya hasn’t provided updates on their business status, and remediation … Read more
April 10, 2024 at 07:24AM GHC-SCW notified over 530,000 individuals of a ransomware attack leading to the theft of personal information, including sensitive health and personal data. The attackers, a foreign ransomware gang, claimed responsibility. The cooperative has enhanced security measures and is collaborating with authorities to mitigate risks. The cybercrime group BlackSuit is suspected … Read more
April 9, 2024 at 02:08PM Non-profit healthcare provider GHC-SCW experienced a ransomware attack in January, compromising the personal and medical data of over 500,000 individuals. Despite the breach, the attackers were unable to encrypt the compromised devices. GHC-SCW took preventive security measures and advised affected individuals to monitor their communications for any suspicious activity. The … Read more