Kansas Water Facility Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberattack

September 24, 2024 at 08:07AM Arkansas City’s water treatment facility switched to manual operations following a cyberattack discovered on September 22. City manager Randy Frazer assured residents that the water supply remained safe with no disruption to service. Enhanced security measures are in place, and authorities are working to return operations to normal. This incident … Read more

Microsoft: Vanilla Tempest hit healthcare with INC ransomware

September 18, 2024 at 03:05PM Microsoft has identified the ransomware affiliate Vanilla Tempest targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in INC ransomware attacks. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that Microsoft has stated that a ransomware affiliate known as Vanilla Tempest is now targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in INC ransomware attacks. This suggests a heightened threat … Read more

Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack That Hit Seattle Airport

September 16, 2024 at 07:39AM The Port of Seattle confirmed a ransomware cyberattack in August, causing outages and disruptions to various services at the SEA Airport and other facilities. While most affected systems have been restored, the Port’s external website and internal portals remain offline. Stolen data is being assessed, with the potential for public … Read more

Port of Seattle hit by Rhysida ransomware in August attack

September 13, 2024 at 06:56PM The Port of Seattle, a US government agency, confirmed that the Rhysida ransomware operation was responsible for a recent cyberattack on its systems. This attack has affected the port and airport for the past three weeks. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that the Port of Seattle has confirmed … Read more

TfL requires in-person password resets for 30,000 employees after hack

September 13, 2024 at 05:14PM Transport for London (TfL) requires all 30,000 staff to attend in-person appointments for password resets and identity verification following a recent cybersecurity incident. While assuring that customer data remains safe, the agency faces disruptions in internal systems and services. A suspect connected to the attack has been arrested by the … Read more

New ‘Hadooken’ Linux Malware Targets WebLogic Servers

September 13, 2024 at 08:03AM A new Linux malware named Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers to install additional malware and extract credentials. It is deployed through attacks exploiting weak passwords, then downloads shell and Python scripts to ensure successful execution. Hadooken drops a cryptominer and Tsunami malware, and creates cronjobs for persistence. Other ransomware families’ … Read more

Healthcare Provider to Pay $65M Settlement Following Ransomware Attack

September 12, 2024 at 05:42AM LVHN settled a $65 million class-action suit over a 2023 data breach, likely the largest in healthcare. Hackers accessed patient data and stole personal info, including nude photos. The settlement, pending final approval, may compensate affected individuals from $50 to $70,000, with those whose photos were leaked receiving the highest … Read more

Microchip Technology Confirms Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack

September 5, 2024 at 07:12AM Microchip Technology confirmed a recent ransomware attack resulting in stolen personal and other data. The company isolated the affected systems and filed an 8-K Form with the SEC, confirming the breach. Although certain data was stolen, the full extent of the impact and validity of ransomware group’s claims are still … Read more

Microchip Technology confirms data was stolen in cyberattack

September 4, 2024 at 06:06PM Microchip Technology Inc. has reported that employee data was stolen in a cyberattack in August. The attack was attributed to the Play ransomware gang. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Microchip Technology Incorporated has confirmed that employee information was stolen from systems compromised in a cyberattack in August. … Read more

City of Columbus Sues Researcher After Ransomware Attack

September 3, 2024 at 05:24PM Columbus, Ohio, faced a ransomware attack and subsequently sued a researcher who alleged that the breach was greater than disclosed. The city initially reported stopping the attack, but the Rhysida ransomware gang later leaked 3.1TB of data stolen from the city’s systems. The city also accused the researcher of colluding … Read more