January 16, 2024 at 01:52PM Calvià City Council in Majorca was hit by a ransomware attack, affecting municipal services. With a population of 50,000 and a major tourism destination, it formed a crisis committee to assess the damage. IT specialists are conducting forensic analysis while administrative deadlines have been suspended till Jan 31, 2024. The … Read more
January 12, 2024 at 09:18AM The emergence of Medusa ransomware, notorious for targeting various industries, has led to increased activity, including the launch of a data leak site. Victims are given options such as time extension or data deletion, each with a price tag. With a focus on multi-extortion and professional tactics, this highlights the … Read more
January 10, 2024 at 11:35AM The emerging threat actor, Water Curupira, is using a new, sophisticated loader in thread-jacking phishing campaigns, signaling a precursor to ransomware attacks. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that an emerging threat actor named Water Curupira is using a new and sophisticated loader in thread-jacking phishing campaigns that are … Read more
December 28, 2023 at 02:40PM Parking app developer EasyPark reported a data breach on its website, impacting an unknown number of its millions of users. The breach involves compromised customer data such as names, phone numbers, addresses, and partial credit card information. Cybercriminals could use this for phishing attacks, but no unauthorized transactions have occurred. … Read more
December 15, 2023 at 11:56AM Ransomware group Hunter’s International attacked Fred Hutch Cancer Center, threatening to leak 533.1GB of stolen data. Patient records and personal information, including Social Security numbers and medical history, were allegedly compromised. Threat actors emailed patients, offering to prevent data sale for $50. The group targets companies with ransom demands of … Read more
December 14, 2023 at 10:15AM Schools are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, leading to grave consequences for students and the education sector. The reasons behind this vulnerability include aging IT infrastructure, inadequate cybersecurity expertise, and the increased use of technology by students without proper cybersecurity education. Urgent solutions include improving teacher salaries, reforming credit monitoring, and … Read more
December 13, 2023 at 03:41PM A recent surge in BazarCall attacks includes the exploitation of Google Forms to fabricate and dispatch fraudulent payment receipts, augmenting the appearance of authenticity. Initially surfaced in 2021, BazarCall employs phishing tactics via sham payment notifications from reputable companies. The updated method entails sending false payment confirmations using Google Forms, … Read more
December 8, 2023 at 05:34PM An Apple-commissioned report emphasized the importance of end-to-end encryption in safeguarding sensitive data amidst a significant surge in data breaches and compromised records. The study underscored the rise in ransomware campaigns and vendor attacks as contributors to the worsening data security landscape. The report also highlighted the challenges and complexities … Read more
December 6, 2023 at 05:10PM Austal USA, a shipbuilding contractor for the US government, reported a cyberattack by Hunters International to the FBI and NCIS. The ransomware group leaked stolen data online but the company contained the breach with no operational impact reported. No personal or classified data was compromised; investigations are ongoing. Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
December 6, 2023 at 12:22PM Austal USA, an American subsidiary of an Australian shipbuilding company, confirmed a cyberattack, presumably by Hunters International ransomware group, who leaked data online. Quick mitigation prevented operational impact. No personal or classified data was compromised. Investigations by FBI and NCIS are ongoing. The company continues to assess the incident. Meeting … Read more