McLaren Health Care says data breach impacted 2.2 million people

November 10, 2023 at 10:32AM McLaren Health Care has experienced a data breach, impacting nearly 2.2 million individuals. The breach occurred between late July and August and exposed sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical data. McLaren has notified affected individuals and authorities, and is providing identity protection services. While there is … Read more

Ransomware Attack on China’s Biggest Bank Disrupts Treasury Market Trades, Reports Say

November 10, 2023 at 07:00AM China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services, a financial services business of China’s largest bank, experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted trading in the U.S. Treasury market. The attack affected some of its systems, but the company disconnected parts to mitigate the impact. The incident is being investigated … Read more

Kyocera AVX says ransomware attack impacted 39,000 individuals

November 9, 2023 at 05:10PM Kyocera AVX Components Corporation (KAVX), an American manufacturer of electronic components, experienced a data breach exposing personal information of 39,111 individuals following a ransomware attack. The breach occurred between February 16 and March 30, 2023. The hackers responsible, the LockBit ransomware gang, leaked stolen data that includes full names and … Read more

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China hit by ransomware attack

November 9, 2023 at 02:59PM ICBC, the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, is in the process of restoring systems and services after a ransomware attack caused disruption in the U.S. Treasury market and equities clearing issues. The attack impacted ICBC’s ability to settle U.S. Treasury trades for other market participants. While the bank has … Read more

Medical Company Fined $450,000 by New York AG Over Data Breach

November 9, 2023 at 11:49AM US Radiology Specialists, a major private radiology group, has been fined $450,000 by the attorney general of New York over a data breach caused by a ransomware attack. The breach compromised the personal and health information of nearly 200,000 patients, including 92,000 New Yorkers. The attackers gained access to the … Read more

TransForm says ransomware data breach affects 267,000 patients

November 7, 2023 at 06:43PM TransForm, a shared service provider for multiple hospitals in Ontario, has confirmed that a recent cyberattack on their systems was a ransomware attack. The attackers stole a database containing information on 5.6 million patient visits. The impacted hospitals had to reschedule appointments and redirect non-emergency cases. The organization has stated … Read more

Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Canadian Hospitals

November 7, 2023 at 07:00AM Five Canadian hospitals, including Bluewater Health and Windsor Regional Hospital, have confirmed a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack. Patient and employee data, including social insurance numbers, was stolen and leaked online. The hospitals are working to identify and notify affected individuals. The Daixin ransomware gang has claimed responsibility … Read more

American Airlines Pilot Union Recovering After Ransomware Attack

November 6, 2023 at 10:48AM The Allied Pilots Association (APA) is making progress in restoring its systems after a ransomware attack on October 30. The attack encrypted certain systems, but APA’s IT team, with external support, is working to restore functionality. Pilot-facing products and tools will be the main focus of restoration efforts, with full … Read more

Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack

November 4, 2023 at 12:30PM Mortgage company Mr. Cooper has temporarily suspended operations and shut down certain systems after experiencing a cyberattack on October 31. The attack prompted containment measures and an ongoing investigation into the unauthorized access to technology systems. Customer payments are currently not being processed, but will resume once systems are restored. … Read more

In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach

November 4, 2023 at 12:30PM SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity roundup highlights several significant developments. Stanford University suffered a ransomware attack, resulting in 430 GB of data being stolen. The MOVEit hack compromised around 632,000 email addresses from the US Justice and Defense Departments. The Henry Schein cyberattack was claimed by the BlackCat ransomware group. A link … Read more