May 17, 2024 at 07:39PM Australian prescriptions provider MediSecure was hit by a ransomware attack, potentially compromising patients’ personal and health data. The incident is believed to have originated from a third-party vendor. Authorities are investigating the breach, and MediSecure is working with regulatory agencies and cybersecurity officials to manage the impact. This highlights a … Read more
May 16, 2024 at 07:10AM Personal information was stolen in a ransomware attack on the City of Wichita, Kansas, impacting law enforcement and traffic data. The attack occurred in early May, and the city has been working to recover systems. The number of affected individuals and the ransomware group responsible have not been disclosed. The … Read more
May 13, 2024 at 02:37PM Several US security agencies have issued advisories on the Black Basta ransomware gang, responsible for a recent attack on US healthcare provider Ascension. The group has targeted organizations across critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare. Affected organizations are urged to apply recommended mitigations and report incidents to law enforcement. Ascension is … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 12:25PM The LockBit ransomware gang has targeted Wichita, forcing the shutdown of IT systems for bill payment and public services. With the threat of leaking stolen files unless a ransom is paid, the attack coincides with law enforcement actions against the group. Wichita experiences disruption in various services, with data theft … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 06:26PM DocGo, a mobile medical care provider in the US and UK, confirmed a cyberattack resulting in stolen patient health data. They are working with cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the breach and are reaching out to affected individuals. While no financial impact is expected, there are concerns of potential … Read more
April 21, 2024 at 10:04PM MITRE revealed it was the victim of a cyber attack, despite its strong security measures. The Akira ransomware, deployed by Russian-linked groups, is still a threat, exploiting old vulnerabilities in Cisco software. Important security flaws, including sensitive data exposure and credentials theft, were discovered in various critical systems. Cerebral, an … Read more
April 19, 2024 at 07:48AM The Akira ransomware group has extorted $42 million from over 250 victims by targeting businesses and critical infrastructure worldwide. They initially focused on Windows systems before deploying a Linux variant. The group exploits known vulnerabilities in Cisco appliances and uses various methods to establish persistence and evade detection. Akira is … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 04:04PM The FIN7 threat group recently conducted a spear-phishing attack on a major US-based automotive manufacturer, using a malicious URL to install the Anunak backdoor and gain initial access to high-level IT employee accounts. BlackBerry’s threat and research team halted the attack before ransomware deployment. FIN7 has expanded its targets beyond … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 02:04PM INC Ransom extortion gang threatens to publish 3TB of allegedly stolen NHS Scotland data unless a ransom is paid. The cybercriminals shared sensitive medical details and target other sectors. The attack affected NHS Dumfries and Galloway, leaking clinical data of a few patients. NHS is working with authorities and plans … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 10:21AM Fujitsu, a leading Japanese technology company, confirmed a cyberattack resulting in the likely theft of personal and customer information. Malware infected work computers, prompting immediate disconnection and enhanced monitoring. The company is investigating the incident, informed relevant authorities, and has begun notifying affected individuals and customers while continuing to assess … Read more