July 1, 2024 at 05:03AM TeamViewer confirmed a hack by the APT29 Russian cyberespionage group targeting their corporate IT environment. The attackers gained access through an employee account and stole directory data and encrypted employee passwords. The company, in collaboration with Microsoft, mitigated the risk associated with the passwords. TeamViewer attributes the attack to APT29. … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 03:08PM TeamViewer disclosed that it was infiltrated by Russian cyber-spies, Cozy Bear, who gained access to its systems through a worker’s login. The breach was limited to non-production systems, with no evidence of accessing customer data. Similar to previous attacks, the group’s tactics align with known techniques, raising concerns about potential … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 12:52PM Ticketmaster has informed customers about a data breach involving the theft of personal data from their Snowflake database. The breach occurred between April and May, affecting millions of customers worldwide. The stolen data includes names, contact information, credit card details, and more. Ticketmaster is offering free identity monitoring and warns … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 05:48AM TeamViewer detected a network compromise by a Russian APT group. The company’s internal IT environment was affected, but there’s no evidence of impact on the product environment or customer data. NCC Group and Health-ISAC reported the APT group’s involvement, recommending a review of remote desktop traffic. TeamViewer promises transparency during … Read more
June 25, 2024 at 05:01AM Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus recently experienced a data breach compromising millions of customers’ personal information. The breach, detected in May 2024, exposed data such as names, contact details, and birthdates, affecting over 64,000 individuals. A hacker, ‘Sp1d3r’, offered to sell a database containing information from 180 million users, triggering concerns … Read more
June 24, 2024 at 12:56PM ShinyHunters has reportedly targeted Ticketek in Australia, compromising data for about 30 million users. The breach, similar to the Ticketmaster incident, occurred through a third-party cloud provider. No user accounts were compromised, and payment information was not accessed. The connection to Snowflake and ShinyHunters remains unconfirmed. Based on the meeting … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 04:05PM California Attorney General’s Office ordered Blackbaud to pay $6.75 million to settle a ransomware attack caused by poor security practices, compromising sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits, universities, and hospitals. Blackbaud initially faced a $3 million fine and later agreed to a $49.5 million settlement. The Federal Trade Commission also mandated … Read more
June 12, 2024 at 05:21PM Numerous vulnerabilities in a widely used biometric terminal raise concerns about unauthorized access, data manipulation, and malware deployment. Though biometric security is growing in popularity, these vulnerabilities pose significant risks, particularly in critical environments. However, experts emphasize the unique security features of biometrics and suggest strategies to fortify biometric systems. … Read more
June 7, 2024 at 03:08PM Christie’s auction house faced a security breach by the RansomHub gang, compromising customer data between May 8 and 9. Christie’s responded by securing its network, engaging cybersecurity experts, and cooperating with law enforcement. The breach notification assured affected individuals that no misuse of their data had been detected. Christie’s also … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 08:39AM Ransomware group RansomHub claimed responsibility for the April 2024 cyberattack on Frontier Communications. The attack resulted in certain systems being shut down, leading to possible data theft of personal information of over two million customers. RansomHub threatens to sell the stolen data unless the company takes action within ten days. … Read more