March 12, 2024 at 03:52PM Stanford University reported a ransomware attack on its Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) network, compromising personal information of 27,000 individuals. The breach occurred between May 12 and September 27, 2023. Stolen data included sensitive details like Social Security numbers and health/medical information. The Akira ransomware gang claimed responsibility and leaked … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 09:51AM EquiLend has notified employees of a data breach resulting from a January 2024 ransomware attack. The company restored client-facing services by February 5 but recently disclosed the breach’s scope to the Massachusetts OCABR. Personal data, including Social Security numbers and payroll information, was compromised. EquiLend is providing impacted individuals with … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 07:53AM Leicester City Council’s IT systems and critical service phone lines remain down following a “cyber incident.” The nature of the attack has not been confirmed, although ransomware is suspected. The council aims to restore services by the middle of the week and has set up emergency phone numbers for essential … Read more
March 11, 2024 at 08:09PM The Biden administration and lawmakers are pressuring UnitedHealth Group to help medical providers affected by a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare. The attack caused disruptions and cash flow issues for providers, with the hackers receiving over $22 million in ransom. Lawmakers are calling for stronger cybersecurity standards in the healthcare … Read more
March 11, 2024 at 03:19PM EquiLend Holdings, a New York-based securities lending platform, suffered a January ransomware attack resulting in stolen employee data. The firm confirmed that some systems were taken offline to contain the breach, despite initially not specifying the incident’s nature. EquiLend stated that client services have resumed, with no evidence of client … Read more
March 11, 2024 at 09:42AM The British Library is struggling to recover from the Rhysida ransomware attack due to legacy IT systems, highlighting the need for modernization and increased security measures. The attack caused significant disruption to library services and has emphasized the importance of cloud-based technologies. The institution is now planning a comprehensive IT … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 06:40PM The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang has shut down after scamming an affiliate for $22 million, amidst increasing calls for a federal ban on ransom payments. Other ransomware activity includes various new variants identified by PCrisk and coordinated attacks by GhostSec and Stormous groups. The impact spans sectors from healthcare to beer … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 05:29PM The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang, after targeting critical infrastructure and stealing millions through an exit scam, has shut down. It caused widespread disruption, including $22M stolen from Optum’s Change Healthcare. Other ransomware attacks emerged, leading to concerns about the rise in cybercrime and discussions of a federal ban on ransom payments. … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 12:57PM Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of United Health Group, is recovering from a BlackCat ransomware attack causing widespread disruptions to the US healthcare system. Electronic prescription systems are now back online, and payment transmission is available. However, the system’s full restoration is still in progress, with an interim solution managing 90% … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 08:57AM UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Change Healthcare, has restored pharmacy services following a BlackCat ransomware attack. Systems are being aggressively restored, with electronic prescribing and payment transmission now fully functional. Electronic payment functionality will return on March 15, while medical claims systems will begin testing on March 18. Provider and … Read more