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Ransomware and Data Breaches: Impacts Continue to Grow Louder

Lohrman on Security

Reports from cybersecurity companies in 2023 show mixed trends regarding the number of global data breaches, ransomware attacks, records affected and government costs. But one thing is clear: Cyber attack impacts steadily grow.

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Australian Firstmac Limited disclosed a data breach after cyber attack

Security Affairs

Firstmac Limited disclosed a data breach after the new Embargo extortion group leaked over 500GB of data allegedly stolen from the company. Firstmac Limited, one of the largest non-bank lenders in Australia, disclosed a data breach. The company is notifying the impacted customers.

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Ohio Lottery data breach impacted over 538,000 individuals

Security Affairs

The cyber attack on the Ohio Lottery on Christmas Eve exposed the personal data of over 538,000 individuals. On Christmas Eve, a cyberattack targeting the Ohio Lottery resulted in the exposure of personal data belonging to 538,959 individuals. The organization is notifying the impacted people.

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Data Breach Strikes Hathway: 41.5M Data Exposed

Security Boulevard

Data breach incidents have increased since post covid. The increase in work-from-home for employees has led to multiple cyber attacks, data breaches, and financial fraud. A significant breach is observed in consumer data encryption during a ransomware attack.

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Samsung confirms no data breach from Cyber Attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

Samsung, which experienced a highly sophisticated cyber attack on Saturday last week, issued a press statement that no personal data was leaked in the incident. Thus, the statement confirms that hackers got access to some company-related data.

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Ransomware and Data Breaches: Impacts Continue to Grow Louder

Security Boulevard

Reports from cybersecurity companies in 2023 show mixed trends regarding the number of global data breaches, ransomware attacks, records affected and government costs. But one thing is clear: Cyber attack impacts steadily grow.

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) investigates data breach

Security Affairs

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has initiated an investigation into an alleged ransomware attack and the subsequent theft of data. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is investigating an alleged ransomware attack that resulted in data theft. ” continues the statement.