French Museum Network Hit by Ransomware Attack, but No Disruptions Are Reported at Olympic Events

August 6, 2024 at 11:30AM A ransomware attack targeted the central data systems of Paris’ Grand Palais and other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network. The attack was detected on Sunday and affected around 40 museums across France. Despite this, Paris authorities confirmed no disruption to the Olympic events and assigned the cybercrime … Read more

Keytronic reports losses of over $17 million after ransomware attack

August 5, 2024 at 12:54PM Keytronic, an electronic manufacturing services provider, reported losses of over $17 million following a May ransomware attack. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that Keytronic, an electronic manufacturing services provider, incurred significant losses of over $17 million as a result of a ransomware attack in May. This … Read more

Ransomware Attack Cost Keytronic Over $17 Million

August 5, 2024 at 03:30AM Keytronic, an electronics manufacturing services firm, suffered a ransomware attack resulting in over $17 million in additional expenses and lost revenue. The cyberattack led to $2.3 million in expenses, $15 million in revenue loss, and a two-week suspension of operations. The incident was attributed to the Black Basta ransomware group, … Read more

Fortune 50 Co. Pays Record-Breaking $75M Ransomware Demand

August 2, 2024 at 04:01PM A Fortune 50 company paid a record-breaking $75 million ransom to the cybercriminal group Dark Angels, exceeding all previous confirmed ransom payments. Dark Angels targets high-value victims and exfiltrates large amounts of sensitive data, operating with subtlety and avoiding business disruption. However, Zscaler predicts that their tactics could inspire other … Read more

OneBlood’s virtual machines encrypted in ransomware attack

July 31, 2024 at 02:19PM OneBlood, a major U.S. blood center, faces an IT outage due to a ransomware attack. This affects blood collection and distribution, potentially impacting surgeries and treatments. Operations are reduced, encouraging urgent O Positive, O Negative, and Platelet donations. Similar to a UK incident, the attack prompts hospital blood shortage protocols … Read more

Ransomware Attack Hits OneBlood Blood Bank, Disrupts Medical Operations

July 31, 2024 at 01:51PM OneBlood, a non-profit blood bank, suffered a disruptive ransomware attack affecting its software system and operations. Although still operational, the organization is working at reduced capacity and implementing manual processes. It is collaborating with specialists and agencies to address the attack. The technical details of the ransomware remain undisclosed. This … Read more

World leading silver producer Fresnillo discloses cyberattack

July 31, 2024 at 12:34PM Fresnillo PLC, a leading silver and gold producer, reported unauthorized access to its IT systems during a recent cyberattack. The mining giant immediately initiated response measures and confirmed that its operations were unaffected. It is coordinating with IT experts and external specialists to investigate the incident, stating that it takes … Read more

Columbus investigates whether data was stolen in ransomware attack

July 30, 2024 at 12:52PM Columbus, Ohio is investigating a ransomware attack on July 18, 2024, which disrupted city services and potentially exposed personal data. Public safety services were not affected. The attack was attributed to foreign ransomware actors, with the FBI and Homeland Security containing the threat. The city is in the early stages … Read more

Phone Lines Down in Multiple Courts Across California After Ransomware Attack

July 25, 2024 at 05:16AM Several courts in California, including Los Angeles County, lost phone services due to a ransomware attack. Phone servers for courts in other counties were affected, disrupting operations such as juror notifications. Los Angeles courthouses were closed, but have now reopened with some limitations. Officials aim to restore the phone system … Read more

Safety Equipment Giant Cadre Holdings Hit by Cyberattack

July 22, 2024 at 11:36AM Florida-based safety equipment company Cadre Holdings disclosed a cyberattack that impacted its operations and technology systems. The company has shut down some systems and initiated a response protocol including an investigation, notifying law enforcement, and taking systems offline. The incident, in its early stages, seems consistent with a ransomware attack, … Read more