February 23, 2024 at 02:00PM Sony’s Insomniac Games notified employees of a data breach in the wake of a Rhysida ransomware attack. Personal information, including sensitive employment details and upcoming project materials, was compromised and leaked. Affected individuals are being offered extended ID protection and a dedicated support hotline as Insomniac and Sony address the … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 11:17AM The Malawi government has suspended passport issuance for two weeks due to a ransomware attack on the immigration service’s computer network. President Chakwera refuses to negotiate with the hackers and plans to find a temporary and long-term solution for the issue. The attack’s details and the responsible party remain undisclosed. … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 07:51AM Change Healthcare, a US healthcare technology giant, suffered a cyberattack causing widespread network disruptions. The company announced the incident, reporting connectivity issues and indicating over 100 applications across various healthcare sectors as affected. It was later disclosed that the disruption was due to an outside threat and that the company … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 08:38AM Cultural institutions like libraries and museums face increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks, as demonstrated by the recent ransomware attack on the British Library. Perpetrators seek to not only gain financially but also control and manipulate historical and cultural narratives. These institutions lack the resources needed for effective defense, requiring improved cybersecurity … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 06:45AM German control systems provider PSI Software announced that its systems remain down after a ransomware attack in February. The company disconnected its systems from the internet to prevent data exfiltration and is still working to restore its IT infrastructure. PSI’s security team is investigating the incident, and no evidence suggests … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 09:03AM The Cactus ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Schneider Electric. The attack only impacted the Sustainability Business division, and certain data was exfiltrated. The gang has threatened to disclose stolen data unless a ransom is paid. Schneider Electric’s clients’ impact is unclear. Cactus has been actively exploiting vulnerabilities … Read more
February 19, 2024 at 02:36PM The Cactus ransomware gang breached Schneider Electric’s network, claiming to have stolen 1.5TB of data and leaked 25MB as proof on the dark web. They are now extorting the company and threatening to release all the data unless a ransom is paid. Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business division, which provides renewable … Read more
February 19, 2024 at 08:03AM The BlackCat and Alphv ransomware group has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on financial firms LoanDepot and Prudential Financial. Despite the data breach impacting millions of people, Prudential stated no evidence of customer data theft. The US government offered rewards for information on the group and its affiliates. The ransomware group … Read more
February 18, 2024 at 08:38PM The US government is offering rewards of up to $15 million for information leading to the takedown of the APLHV/Blackcat ransomware gang. Critical infrastructure attacks by APLHV are a significant concern. Siemens has reported critical vulnerabilities across various devices. The EncroChat service takedown continues to aid law enforcement in criminal … Read more
February 16, 2024 at 11:12AM Alpha ransomware, emerging in 2023 with a low profile, has recently ramped up attacks and launched a data leak site. Symantec links it to the now-defunct Netwalker ransomware based on tools and tactics, indicating a strong link between the two. Alpha, an emerging threat, demands between 0.272 BTC and up … Read more