UK arrests suspected Scattered Spider hacker linked to MGM attack

July 20, 2024 at 03:09PM UK police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the 2023 MGM Resorts ransomware attack. The suspect is linked to the Scattered Spider hacking collective, known for targeting large organizations with ransomware and breaching computer networks. The arrest was made with the assistance of US FBI and National Crime … Read more

US to probe Change Healthcare’s data protection standards as lawsuits mount

March 14, 2024 at 10:09AM Change Healthcare is under investigation for an alleged 6 TB data theft by the ALPHV ransomware group. The US Department of Health and Human Services is initiating a formal inquiry into the cyberattack’s impact on healthcare facilities. Change Healthcare is slowly restoring services after the attack, facing lawsuits and forensic … Read more