March 25, 2024 at 05:33AM The Library of Alexandria is often misunderstood as being burned down by barbarians, but it actually suffered from political and resource-related challenges. Similarly, the recent Rhysida ransomware attack on the British Library highlights the critical importance of effective IT management and the potential consequences of failure to do so. The … Read more
March 22, 2024 at 11:36AM The Rhysida ransomware group claims responsibility for the cyberattack on MarineMax, offering to sell stolen data for 15 bitcoins. With over 125 global locations and 4,000 employees, MarineMax reported a revenue of $500 million in Q1 2024. It faces disruption but asserts that it doesn’t store sensitive data in the … Read more
March 21, 2024 at 07:46AM Leicester City Council is dealing with a suspected ransomware attack, referred to as a “cyber incident.” Key details have not been confirmed, causing frustration among experts and residents. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with some services restored but extended delays. The council urges residents to use its website and contact only … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 03:09AM LockBit ransomware gang asserts that the 668GB of data they leaked online was taken from South Africa’s pension agency. The meeting notes state that the LockBit ransomware gang has claimed that 668GB of data was dumped online and that it was stolen from South Africa’s pension agency. Full Article
March 14, 2024 at 10:09AM Change Healthcare is under investigation for an alleged 6 TB data theft by the ALPHV ransomware group. The US Department of Health and Human Services is initiating a formal inquiry into the cyberattack’s impact on healthcare facilities. Change Healthcare is slowly restoring services after the attack, facing lawsuits and forensic … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 06:09AM The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating the recent Change Healthcare data breach, aiming to determine if protected health information was compromised. The ransomware attack disrupted healthcare operations, impacting 7,000 pharmacies and hospitals. OCR will focus on Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group’s … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 06:09AM Nissan Oceania has notified 100,000 people of a data breach caused by a ransomware attack in late 2023. The breach impacted Nissan Motor Corporation, Nissan Financial Services, and other affiliated brands’ customers, dealers, and employees. The stolen information includes government identification and personal details. Nissan is providing identity theft and … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 04:22PM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a ransomware attack on UnitedHealthcare Group (UHG) subsidiary Optum, which affected the Change Healthcare platform. The attack, attributed to the BlackCat ransomware gang, compromised sensitive health information of millions, impacting operations in the U.S. healthcare industry. The investigation follows claims … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 03:32PM Nissan’s Oceania-region corporate and finance offices experienced a ransomware attack on Dec. 5, compromising sensitive data of around 100,000 individuals in Australia and New Zealand. The breach includes government IDs and other personal information of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance customers. The nature of the attack and the perpetrators have not been disclosed, … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 08:33AM Stanford University notified 27,000 individuals of a ransomware attack on its Department of Public Safety. The attack, discovered in September 2023, occurred in May, and the Akira ransomware group claimed responsibility for stealing personal information. Stanford is providing identity theft protection services and has no evidence of misuse of the … Read more