April 9, 2024 at 07:54AM After paying cybercriminals to prevent the release of stolen data from a ransomware attack, Change Healthcare is being extorted again by a different group, RansomHub. This comes after a previous incident involving the BlackCat ransomware gang. The repeated extortion highlights the risk of paying ransoms and the prevalence of cyber … Read more
April 8, 2024 at 02:36AM A top Israeli spy, Yossi Sariel, was exposed after a basic error, revealing him as the author of a book. Meanwhile, multiple security vulnerabilities have been reported, including issues in Android Pixel devices, IOSix’s devices, and Ivanti Secure Connect. Additionally, Jackson County, Missouri suffered a ransomware attack, and Kaspersky reported … Read more
April 5, 2024 at 06:04PM Numerous enterprises have fallen victim to ransomware attacks on virtual machine platforms, causing widespread disruption and loss of services. Attackers targeted companies like Panera, Omni Hotels, and IxMetro Powerhost, encrypting their virtual machines and demanding ransom. The attacks highlight the vulnerability of virtual machine platforms and the importance of robust … Read more
April 3, 2024 at 05:12PM Jackson County, Missouri, declared a state of emergency following a ransomware attack that disrupted county services, affecting tax payments, marriage licenses, and inmate searches. Both Kansas City and Jackson County Board of Elections remain unaffected. Officials are collaborating with law enforcement and IT experts for investigation. Residents’ financial data was … Read more
April 3, 2024 at 08:18AM Jackson County, Missouri, is facing significant disruptions in its IT systems due to a ransomware attack. The incident has led to inconsistencies in digital infrastructure and rendered certain systems inoperative, affecting tax payments and various online services. The county has closed its physical offices and engaged law enforcement and security … Read more
April 2, 2024 at 07:22AM The cyber skids at INC Ransom claim responsibility for a cybersecurity incident at Leicester City Council, mentioning the theft of 3 TB of data. INC Ransom used “flashing” tactics to pressure the council. While recovery efforts are ongoing, many online services are back, but the council remains silent on data … Read more
April 2, 2024 at 05:09AM MarineMax recently confirmed a ransomware attack led to a data breach affecting customers and employees. The attackers, known as the Rhysida ransomware group, have claimed to have stolen ‘limited data’, including personal information. MarineMax’s ongoing investigation aims to evaluate the extent of the incident’s impact on operations and financial condition. … Read more
March 29, 2024 at 07:18AM Point32Health, the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, reported a ransomware attack in April 2023 resulting in the theft of personal information from over 2.8 million individuals. The stolen data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical information. The company is providing affected individuals with credit monitoring and identity protection … Read more
March 28, 2024 at 06:30AM NHS Scotland contained a ransomware attack to a regional branch, preventing its spread across the institution. The INC Ransom group claimed responsibility, leaking sensitive patient and staff data. The Scottish Government is collaborating with law enforcement to assess the breach’s impact. Healthcare is a prime target for cybercriminals due to … Read more
March 28, 2024 at 06:06AM The British Library suffered a destructive ransomware attack in October 2023, with recovery efforts lasting until mid-April 2024. The attack by Rhysida led to data exfiltration, encrypted systems, and server destruction. Lessons learned include the importance of MFA, upgrading legacy systems, network segmentation, cloud usage, secure backups, financial preparedness, and … Read more