Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766 to breach enterprise networks. Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting the critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) to breach corporate networks via SSL VPN access.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2025

US marijuana dispensary STIIIZY warns customers of leaked IDs and passports following a November data breach. US marijuana dispensary STIIIZY disclosed a data breach after a vendor’s point-of-sale system was compromised by cybercriminals.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

Cell C, one of the biggest telecom providers in South Africa confirms a data breach following a 2024 cyberattack. The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and international calling, SIM-only plans and device deals.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Anna Jaques Hospital revealed thatthe ransomware attack it suffered last year has exposed sensitive health data for over 316,000 patients. On December 25, 2023, a ransomware attack hit the Anna Jaques Hospital. The hospital revealed that the security breach exposed sensitive health data for over 316,000 patients.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 15, 2025

The Hertz Corporation, on behalf of Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands, is sending breach notifications to customers who may have had their name, contact information, driver’s license, andin rare casesSocial Security Number exposed in a data breach. Check the vendors advice.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2025

Researchers discovered the largest data breach ever, exposing 16 billion login credentials, likely due to multiple infostealers. Researchers announced the discovery of what appears to be the largest data breach ever recorded, with an astonishing 16 billion login credentials exposed. The compilation (“rockyou2024.txt”)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Omni Family Health disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 470,000 current and former patients and employees. Omni Family Health is notifying nearly 470,000 individuals that their personal information was compromised in a data breach resulting from a cyberattack that occurred earlier this year.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The July 2024 ransomware attack that hit the City of Columbus, Ohio, exposed the personal and financial data of 500,000 individuals. On July 18, 2024, the City of Columbus, Ohio, suffered a cyber attack that impacted the City’s services. The gang claimed they had stolen databases containing 6.5

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2025

Port of Seattle is notifying 90,000 people of a data breach after personal data was stolen in a ransomware attack in August 2024. In August 2024, a cyber attack hit the Port of Seattle , which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Rhysida ransomware group has been active since May 2023.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2025

The Walmart-owned membership warehouse club chain Sams Club is investigating claims of a Cl0p ransomware security breach. Sam’s Club reported $86 billion in net sales for fiscal year 2024, with a revenue growth of 2.2% The ransomware gang did not leak the alleged stolen data as proof of the data breach.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The attack on Change Healthcare, which processes about 50% of US medical claims, was one of the worst ransomware attacks against American healthcare and caused widespread disruption in payments to doctors and health facilities. He wasn’t exaggerating. OCR did this because of the cyberattack’s unprecedented impact on patient care and privacy.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

22, 2024, CyberNewswire — INE Security offers essential advice to protect digital assets and enhance security. Tip 1: Educating and Training the Workforce Regularly Human error remains one of the leading causes of data breaches. Network monitoring tools can also detect unusual activities and prevent potential breaches.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

BT Group (formerly British Telecom)’s Conferencing division shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack. British multinational telecommunications holding company BT Group (formerly British Telecom) announced it has shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have sharply increased in 2024, as shown by recent research from Safety Detectives. Compared to 2023, healthcare providers are facing a higher frequency of ransomware incidents, impacting their ability to deliver essential services and protect sensitive patient data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2025

Hertz Corporation disclosed a data breach after customer data was stolen via Cleo zero-day exploits in late 2024, affecting Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar brands. Car rental giant Hertz Corporation disclosed a data breach that impacted its Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar brands. In December 2024, the U.S.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2025

A ransomware attack on grocery giant Ahold Delhaize led to a data breach that affected more than 2.2 A ransomware attack on Dutch grocery giant Ahold Delhaize has led to a data breach affecting over 2.2 million people. million people. federal law enforcement to contain the incident.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2025

African multinational telecommunications company MTN Group disclosed a data breach that exposed subscribers’ personal information. At this time, no ransomware groups have claimed responsibility for an attack. Cell C has confirmed a data breach following a RansomHouse cyberattack that occurred last year.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The 8Base ransomware group attacked Croatia’s Port of Rijeka, stealing sensitive data, including contracts and accounting info. A cyber attack hit the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, the 8Base ransomware group claimed responsibility for the security breach. The Port of Rijeka (Luka Rijeka d.d.),

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2025

The ransomware attack that hit McLaren Health Care in 2024 exposed the personal data of 743,000 individuals. McLaren Health Care is notifying over 743,000 people of a data breach discovered on August 5, 2024. ” reads the data breach notification letter shared with the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A ransomware attack on Great Plains Regional Medical Center compromised personal data of 133,000 individuals, exposing sensitive information. On September 8, 2024, Great Plains Regional Medical Center (Oklahoma) suffered a ransomware attack. The experts believe that the attackers also copied some of those files.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Nor did he respond to reporting here in January 2024 that he ran an IT company with a 34-year-old Russian man named Aleksandr Ermakov , who was sanctioned by authorities in Australia, the U.K. for stealing data on nearly 10 million customers of the Australian health insurance giant Medibank. . ” Dmitri Golubov, circa 2005.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Georgia, a ransomware attack disrupted Memorial Hospital and Manor’s access to its Electronic Health Record system. A ransomware attack hit Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, and disrupted the access to its Electronic Health Record system. terabytes of data. Ransomware attacks on U.S.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Hackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-8956 and CVE-2024-8957, in PTZOptics cameras. Threat actors are attempting to exploit two zero-day vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-8956 and CVE-2024-8957 , in PTZOptics pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) live streaming cameras, GretNoise researchers warn.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A ransomware attack against the City of Columbus, Ohio—which drew public scrutiny following the city government’s attempt to silence a researcher who told the public about the attack—has received a little more detail from an unexpected source: The Attorney General for the state of Maine. Check the vendor’s advice.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2025

Sophos warns that a DragonForce ransomware operator chained three vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp to target a managed service provider. Sophos researchers reported that a DragonForce ransomware operator exploited three chained vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp software to attack a managed service provider.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2025

In a breach notification , the company disclosed that on October 11, 2024 it learned about an incident that disrupted the operations of some of its IT systems. The RansomHub ransomware group claims to have exfiltrated an enormous 1.5 terabytes of sensitive data from BayMark Health Services. Check the vendors advice.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

CISA adds Veeam Backup and Replication flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog North Korea-linked APT37 exploited IE zero-day in a recent attack Omni Family Health data breach impacts 468,344 individuals Iran-linked actors target critical infrastructure organizations macOS HM Surf flaw in TCC allows bypass Safari privacy settings Two Sudanese (..)

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Texas Tech University reports a data breach affecting 1.4 million, exposing personal, health, and financial data from its health sciences centers. Texas Tech University disclosed a data breach that impacted over 1.4 ” reads the notice of security breach published by the HSCs.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mexico is investigating a ransomware attack targeting its legal affairs office, as confirmed by the president amidst growing cybersecurity concerns. Mexico’s president announced the government is investigating an alleged ransomware hack that targeted the administration’s legal affairs office. Knight, also known as Cyclops 2.0,

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2025

A data breach at Kelly Benefits has impacted 550,000 people, with the number of affected individuals growing as the investigation continues. Benefits and payroll solutions firm Kelly Benefits has confirmed that a recent data breach has affected 550,000 individuals.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2025

A data breach at the Pennsylvania State Education Association exposed the personal information of over 500,000 individuals. The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) suffered a data breach that impacted 517,487 individuals. ” reads the data breach notification.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2025

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2024 Internet Crime Report, marking a record-breaking year in cybercrime. Critical infrastructure under siege: The healthcare and public health sector was the most targeted by ransomware attackers in 2023. Ransomware The IC3 recognized 67 new ransomware variants in 2024.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You Casio: Notice of Partial Service Outage and Information Leak Caused by Ransomware Attack He founded a “startup” to access sanctioned Russian websites: the cyber police of Khmelnytskyi region exposed the hacker Hacked ‘AI Girlfriend’ Data Shows Prompts Describing Child Sexual Abuse Malware Over 300,000!

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

If a company you do business with becomes part of a data breach, cybercriminals may have full access to your confidential information. Unfortunately, data breaches are on the rise and affecting more companies and consumers than ever. In 2024, more than 1.3 What are data breaches and how do they happen?

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SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In 2024, our expert observations indicate that commercial advertising for these cryptors have indeed gained momentum. Verdict: prediction fulfilled “Loader” malware services will continue to evolve As anticipated, the supply for the “loader” malware family has been constant in 2024.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Verizons Data Breach Investigations Report showed that 74% of security breaches involve a human element, with system administrators and developers accounting for most of these errors. In 2024, human-centric security strategies will become increasingly important.

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2025

Kelly Benefits has determined that the impact of the recently disclosed data breach is much bigger than initially believed. Benefits and payroll solutions firm Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, aka Kelly Benefits, announced that the impact of a recently disclosed data breach is much bigger than initially estimated.

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