Los Angeles Superior Court shuts down after ransomware attack

July 22, 2024 at 10:39AM The largest trial court in the United States, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, closed all 36 courthouse locations on Monday to address a ransomware attack that affected its entire network. The closure is expected to be just one day, with network restoration efforts ongoing. The attack is being … Read more

California Officials Say Largest Trial Court in US Victim of Ransomware Attack

July 22, 2024 at 06:42AM The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the US, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, as reported by California officials. This breach was highlighted on SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, which is the largest trial court … Read more

MediSecure: Ransomware gang stole data of 12.9 million people

July 19, 2024 at 01:10PM MediSecure, an Australian prescription delivery service, suffered a ransomware attack resulting in the theft of personal and health information of approximately 12.9 million users. The breach led to a shutdown of their website and phone lines, with the stolen data since being restored from a server backup. The impacted information … Read more

Ransomware Has Outsized Impact on Gas, Energy & Utility Firms

July 19, 2024 at 09:06AM Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure sectors are escalating, with 67% of operators in the oil, energy, and utility sectors affected in 2023. Attacks on these sectors impact an average of 62% of systems and exploit software vulnerabilities as the primary attack vector. Recovery costs continue to rise, emphasizing the urgency … Read more

MediSecure Data Breach Impacts 12.9 Million Individuals

July 19, 2024 at 07:54AM MediSecure, an Australian digital prescription services provider, reported a ransomware attack that exposed personal and health information of 12.9 million individuals, spanning from March 2019 to November 2023. The stolen data includes sensitive details, resulting in potential risks of phishing and identity-related crimes. Although system restoration was successful, the incident … Read more

MarineMax Notifying 123,000 of Data Breach Following Ransomware Attack

July 18, 2024 at 09:03AM MarineMax, a boat dealer, disclosed a data breach impacting over 123,000 individuals due to a ransomware attack. The attackers, known as the Rhysida ransomware group, allegedly obtained financial documents and personal information. The affected individuals will receive free credit monitoring and identity restoration services for two years. The ransomware group … Read more

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Bassett Furniture Manufacturing Facilities

July 17, 2024 at 09:00AM Bassett Furniture, a Virginia-based manufacturer and retailer, suffered a ransomware attack, impacting its manufacturing facilities and business operations. The company detected unauthorized access to its IT systems and encrypted data files, leading to a shutdown of manufacturing facilities. While retail stores and e-commerce remain open, order fulfillment is affected. No … Read more

London council accuses watchdog of ‘exaggerating’ danger of 2020 raid on residents’ data

July 17, 2024 at 07:52AM The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office reprimanded Hackney for a ransomware attack that exposed personal information of 280,000 residents. The ICO criticized the council’s inadequate security measures but acknowledged its efforts post-attack. Hackney disagreed with the ICO’s ruling, citing limited resources to challenge it. The attack disrupted services and compromised sensitive … Read more

MNGI Digestive Health Data Breach Impacts 765,000 Individuals

July 17, 2024 at 07:06AM MNGI Digestive Health notified 765,000 individuals of a data breach that occurred in August 2023, compromising personal and protected health information. The breach included a wide range of sensitive data such as names, Social Security numbers, and medical information. MNGI is providing impacted individuals with free credit and identity protection … Read more

Rite Aid Says Hack Impacts 2.2M People as Ransomware Gang Threatens to Leak Data

July 17, 2024 at 04:45AM Pharmacy chain Rite Aid discloses a data breach involving 2.2 million people, with ransomware group threatening to leak stolen data. The breach, involving compromised credentials, occurred between June 6, 2017, and July 30, 2018. No Social Security or financial information was affected; affected individuals offered 12 months of free credit … Read more