January 24, 2024 at 05:06AM The US, UK, and Australia have sanctioned Russian national Alexander Ermakov for his alleged involvement in the 2022 ransomware attack on Australia’s Medibank. Ermakov was linked to the cyberattack and targeted for the first time under Australian cyber sanction powers. The US and UK followed suit, imposing similar sanctions in … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 03:56PM Subway is investigating claims by the LockBit 3.0 ransomware gang that they’ve breached the company’s internal system and plan to sell the data unless a ransom is paid. This potential shift in LockBit’s targets raises concerns, as they typically focus on midsize or small companies. Experts recommend implementing robust cybersecurity … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 06:57AM Southern Water suffered a cyberattack leading to data theft, including personal information of customers and employees. The Black Basta ransomware group claimed responsibility, threatening to expose more data if a ransom isn’t paid. The UK government, regulators, and the Information Commissioner’s Office have been informed. The water industry faces increasing … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 06:54AM Online services at several Swedish government agencies and shops were disrupted in a ransomware attack by a Russian hacker group, impacting online purchases at cinema chains, department stores, and the national government’s human resources system. The attack affected 120 government agencies and over 60,000 employees. IT company Tietoevry estimated the … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 06:54AM Subway is investigating a claim by the LockBit ransomware group that it hacked into the company’s systems and stole extensive amounts of data, including financial information and employee salaries. The hackers have given Subway until February 2 to pay a ransom. LockBit has been a prolific ransomware group, targeting numerous … Read more
January 22, 2024 at 11:02AM Mortgage lender loanDepot confirmed a ransomware attack resulting in the theft of personal information from approximately 16.6 million people. The incident led to system shutdowns, impacting payments and online portals. The company is offering free credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals. The attack highlights the risks of … Read more
January 22, 2024 at 09:08AM LockBit ransomware gang claims to have breached Subway’s database, accessing sensitive financial data. Subway has yet to respond publicly but is investigating the allegations. LockBit demands Subway to protect the data or face a potential sale to competitors. The ransomware gang may seek tens of millions of dollars, and Subway’s … Read more
January 21, 2024 at 03:15PM Finnish IT services provider Tietoevry faced a ransomware attack affecting a Swedish data center, impacting its cloud hosting customers. The attack was isolated, but caused widespread outages for multiple Swedish businesses, including the largest cinema chain and government agencies. The ransomware gang Akira is allegedly responsible, with cases of their … Read more
January 19, 2024 at 09:35AM VF Corporation reported a ransomware attack in December, with over 35 million customers’ personal data stolen, but no sensitive payment information affected. The attack disrupted business operations, leading to inventory and order fulfillment issues. VF Corp has restored most IT systems and is cooperating with authorities in investigating the incident. … Read more
January 19, 2024 at 09:00AM VF Corporation, parent company of popular fashion brands like Vans and North Face, reported that 35.5 million customers were affected by a cyber-attack in December. However, sensitive data such as social security numbers and financial information were unaffected, and there is no evidence that customer passwords were compromised. The attack … Read more