July 2, 2024 at 01:41AM A South Korean ERP vendor’s product update server was breached, resulting in the delivery of malware instead of legitimate updates. The attack, potentially linked to the North Korea-associated Andariel group, targeted ERP systems with backdoors named HotCroissant and Riffdoor. This incident, detected by AhnLab, highlights the threat posed by such … Read more
April 4, 2024 at 01:27PM Hoya Corporation, a global optics manufacturer, faced a “system failure” leading to server downtime at various plants. With 37,000 employees across 160 sites and in over 30 countries, they prioritize system restoration. A third-party security breach is suspected, impacting production and order systems. Investigations continue to analyze the extent and … Read more
April 1, 2024 at 04:34PM Google has implemented stricter guidelines for bulk email senders, requiring email authentication and adherence to specific spam thresholds. Non-compliance may lead to email delivery issues and rejection of non-compliant traffic starting in April 2024. These measures aim to prevent spam, phishing, and malware, ensuring users can rely on the security … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 12:13PM Hessen Consumer Center in Germany suffered a ransomware attack, causing disruptions to its services. The organization provides consumer law advice to Hesse residents. Communication channels have been restored, but people still face challenges reaching consumer advocates. Data breach concerns are being addressed, and authorities are involved in the investigation. No … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 07:27AM Canadian authorities are responding to cyberattacks on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Global Affairs Canada. The RCMP is actively managing a cyber event and working with government agencies to assess the security breach. The attack did not impact operations or safety, but the RCMP website was briefly unavailable. The … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 05:26AM Ardent Health Services, based in Nashville, is dealing with a ransomware attack that has affected 30 hospitals and taken its network offline. Patient care at Ardent hospitals is not disrupted, but some patients are being redirected to other hospitals. Ardent has notified law enforcement and is investigating the incident. Full … Read more