Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

Ransomware groups claimed that they successfully targeted 4191 victims in 2023, Cybernews researchers report. According to the Ransomlooker tool, the number of ransomware attack victims increased by 128.17% compared to the previous year (2022), with 1837 additional incidents. Winter was the least active time (14.6%

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

Instead, the ransom pay can be covered from a cyber insurance policy, provided it is taken prior to the launch of the attack and covers the costs associated with the malware attack. Notify your bank: Inform your bank about the situation and work with them to protect your accounts and prevent any fraudulent activity.

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Javvad Malik

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to a German study, lightning strikes accounted for 80% of wind turbine insurance claims. The German electric power company Energieerzeugungswerke Helgoland GmbH shut down and dismantled their Helgoland Island wind power plant after being denied insurance against further lightning losses.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2023

After the recent ransomware attack, Point32Health disclosed a data breach that impacted 2.5 In April, the non-profit health insurer Point32Health took systems offline in response to a ransomware attack that took place on April 17. ” As of the time of writing, no ransomware group has taken responsibility for the attack. .”

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

They have a range of market insurance products backed by international company, Allianz Group. We already have robust security processes in place for any account access changes, which will require you to confirm your identity using either Biometrics or Two Factor Authentication.” ” continues the notice.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Toyota Financial Services discloses unauthorized activity on systems after the Medusa ransomware gang claimed to have hacked the company. TFS offers various financial products, including auto loans, leases, and insurance solutions.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts announced that the costs of the recent ransomware attack costs exceeded $110 million. In September the hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts was hit by a ransomware attack that shut down its systems at MGM Hotels and Casinos.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

MCNA Dental is one of the largest US dental care and oral health insurance providers. The security breach exposed the personal information of current or former provider of dental/orthodontic care to members of certain state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs, for which MCNA provides dental benefits and services.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The City of Dallas revealed that the Royal ransomware gang that hit the city system in May used a stolen account. In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. CBS News Texas obtained an image the ransomware note dropped by the malware on the infected systems.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

France Travail data breach impacted 43 Million people Scranton School District in Pennsylvania suffered a ransomware attack Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland Cisco (..)

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Ransomware groups are constantly devising new methods for infecting victims and convincing them to pay up, but a couple of strategies tested recently seem especially devious. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that Venus ransomware attacks were targeting a number of U.S. “ Cl0p ” a.k.a.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting U.S. ” reads the alert. .”

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

One of Megatraffer’s ads on an English-language cybercrime forum. Megatraffer has continued to offer their code-signing services across more than a half-dozen other Russian-language cybercrime forums, mostly in the form of sporadically available EV and non-EV code-signing certificates from major vendors like Thawte and Comodo.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2023

rail and locomotive company Wabtec Corporation disclosed a data breach after it was hit with Lockbit ransomware attack. In August, the LockBit ransomware group added Wabtec to the list of victims on its Tor leak site and published samples of stolen data as proof of the hack. ” concludes Wabtec. Pierluigi Paganini. The post US.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The incident, tracked as CVE-2023-34362 , was exploited by the notorious Cl0p ransomware group , a Russian-speaking cybercrime gang. An unnamed insurance company is also pursuing the recovery of expenses incurred due to the MOVEit vulnerability. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

The costliest cybercrimes were against businesses, involving Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) schemes that added up to U.S. Phishing attacks topped the list of all cybercrimes, totaling 241,342 incidents – more than double the 2019 total of 114,702 – and causing losses of more than U.S. $54 Ransomware and Tech Support.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2021

Colonial Pipeline discloses a data breach of the personal information of thousands of individuals after the ransomware attack that took place in May 2021. Colonial Pipeline has started notifying more than 5000 people that had their personal information compromised after a ransomware attack that took place in May. Source WSJ.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In addition, workers are trained to identify ransomware attacks and business email compromise funds. Additionally, backing up your data and storing it helps you stay safe from ransomware attackers. They protect your electronic devices and accounts from hackers. Invest in cybersecurity insurance. Use strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Exposed information varied by individual and may include some combination of certain individuals’ names, social Security number, health insurance information, date of birth, and medical information. The company recommends impacted individuals to remain vigilant and monitor their bank account activity. ” continues the notice.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

United States government agencies recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing information on how North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are actively using Maui ransomware to attack healthcare organizations. What is Maui ransomware? Using manually operated ransomware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

ViperSoftX uses more sophisticated encryption and anti-analysis techniques Atomic macOS Stealer is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month CISA warns of a critical flaw affecting Illumina medical devices OpenAI reinstates ChatGPT service in Italy after meeting Garante Privacy’s demands Cisco discloses a bug in the Prime Collaboration Deployment (..)

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

TFS offers various financial products, including auto loans, leases, and insurance solutions. The company told them that threat actors gained access to full names, residence addresses, contract information, lease-purchase details, and IBAN (International Bank Account Number).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2020

system-on-chip maker MaxLinear disclosed a security incident, Maze ransomware operators infected some of its computing systems in May. MaxLinear restored some of the systems using its backups, despite Maze Ransomware threatened to leak over 1TB of data allegedly stolen before encrypting the infected systems. Source: BleepingComputer.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The recent wave of MOVEit attacks conducted by the Cl0p ransomware gang impacted 1,000 organizations, experts say. The Cl0p ransomware gang exploited the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-34362 to hack the platforms used by organizations worldwide and steal their data. million Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America 2.6

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

The real world impact of cybercrime rears its head once more, with word that 14 schools in the UK have been caught out by ransomware. There’s no word if any of the schools affected paid the ransom and had their data leaked anyway, or if the ransomware gang stuck to its word and “only” leaked in cases of non-payment.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In August, cybersecurity firm Emsisoft shared disconcerting details about the recent, massive hacking campaign conducted by the Cl0p ransomware group that targeted the MOVEit Transfer file transfer platform designed by Progress Software Corporation. million Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America 2.6 million Genworth 2.5

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 18, 2023

Ransomware activity stayed at steady levels throughout 2022’s fourth quarter (Q4 2022). Since we bid farewell to ever-present groups like Conti, the world of ransomware has remained a game of whack-a-mole: For every group that disappears, there are always several waiting in the shadows to replace it. The 707 tippers mark a 6.5%

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Malicious cyberattacks caused the majority of these security incidents, accounting for 73% of all breaches. Unauthorized access or disclosure accounted for another 22%, and the remaining 5% were caused by smaller thefts, losses, or improper disposals. More than 22.8 trillion, by 2025, a 75% increase. Another 20.7%

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

For some of the impacted individuals, threat actors also gained access to Social Security Numbers (SSNs), Medicare/Medicaid ID numbers, and certain Health Insurance information. The Cl0p ransomware gang exploited the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-34362 to hack the platforms used by organizations worldwide and steal their data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The attackers also gained access to medical information and health insurance information of some individuals. million Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America 2.6 based organizations account for 83.9 based organizations account for 83.9 ” continues the incident. million Genworth 2.5 million PH Tech 1.7

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Interestingly, the report also found that 30% of Americans said it is OK to use the same password for an online bank account that they use for other accounts. And 40% admitted they don’t know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change Healthcare, a major provider of IT services to hospitals, continues to battle the BlackCat ransomware syndicate. The FBI and CISA have labeled BlackCat one of the most prolific and damaging ransomware groups currently active. BlackCat had established itself as a formidable player in the ransomware landscape. authorities.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

In that case, they may upload fake documents that tell employees to transfer money from their accounts into the criminals’ accounts or compromise their security even more. However, deploying unproven artificial intelligence (AI) could result in unexpected outcomes, including a higher risk of cybercrime.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The incident was noticed on March 14, and a week later PharMerica identified that the personal information accessed included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medication lists and health insurance information. Ransomware group Money Message has claimed responsibility for the attack. Take your time. Prevent intrusions.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This signals a new era of cybercrime where private data becomes prized currency, putting every email address and credit card number at risk. But even more alarming was the reported collaboration behind the attacks: a teen hacker group called Scattered Spider allegedly partnered with the Russian ransomware gang Alphv.

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