Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

As is often the case these days, it turns out that the cyberincident was very likely a ransomware attack that included a data breach. Ransomware operators typically steal data from the compromised systems to use as extra leverage against the victim. The attack on FNF was claimed by ransomware group ALPHV/BlackCat on its leak site.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Cybercrime Social Engineering 72

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Security experts say the passwords and other data stolen by Raccoon malware were often resold to groups engaged in deploying ransomware. Justice Department , FBI agents have identified more than 50 million unique credentials and forms of identification (email addresses, bank accounts, cryptocurrency addresses, credit card numbers, etc.)

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Malware Identity Theft Cybercrime Accountability 288

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Kronos Private Cloud, a Massachusetts based payroll company, was subjected to a ransomware attack last week, disrupting most of its accounting servers; leaving many workers without their regular paychecks and bonuses for this Christmas 2021 season.

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Ransomware Identity Theft Backups Media 105

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2023

Maternal & Family Health Services (MFHS), a nonprofit healthcare giant based in Pennsylvania, said in an advisory and press release that it has suffered a ransomware attack which led to the potential exposure of sensitive data of patients, employees, and vendors. No ransomware group has stepped forward to claim the attack.

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Ransomware Identity Theft Healthcare Insurance 72

Hot for Security

MAY 17, 2021

The subject line reads “Account Ledger for 2020-2021,” and the email body encourages recipients to verify the attachment. On top of these distinctive characteristics, the malicious software may be used as a gateway to initiate downloads for other malware tools such as ransomware.

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Accountability Identity Theft Phishing Software 110

Hot for Security

MARCH 19, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is out with its annual Internet Crime Report, revealing that Business Email Compromise (BEC) remains a lucrative affair for cyber crooks – 62 times more lucrative than ransomware. On the ransomware front, the IC3 received 2,474 complaints with adjusted losses of over $29.1

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Ransomware Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 87

Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

By applying high-pressure tactics and the promise of expedited payments, scammers have managed to dupe recipients into providing their personal information and bank account numbers or paying a small “processing fees.” ” The latest Bitdefender telemetry shows that coronavirus-fueled scams are still going strong.

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Scams Identity Theft Banking Phishing 116

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2023

Satellite TV giant Dish Network disclosed a data breach after the February ransomware attack and started notifying impacted individuals. In early February, the company admitted that the outage was caused by a ransomware attack. According to BleepingComputer , the company was a victim of the Black Basta ransomware operation.

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Ransomware Data breaches Identity Theft Backups 82

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

More than that, your social media accounts likely hold a lot of information about you, information you don’t want to get into the wrong hands. It’s hard to know who to trust online, and one click on a dodgy link could lead to compromised accounts, identity theft or even malware.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2023

As we have mentioned before, identity theft is a serious problem, especially when it affects children. Identity thieves love preying on minors, simply because it usually takes longer before the theft is noticed. A person’s identity represents a certain value. Be aware that you are a role model.

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Identity Theft Banking Accountability Data breaches 95

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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Ransomware Identity Theft Insurance Data breaches 88

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

The company is offering the impacted individuals 12 months of free identity theft protection and credit monitoring service through IDX. Any questionable charges should be promptly reported to the company with which you maintain the account.” On April 7th, 2023, LockBit released all stolen data on its leak site.

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Ransomware Insurance Data breaches Identity Theft 84

Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 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. Set up identity monitoring. Check the vendor’s advice. Take your time.

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Healthcare Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches 125

Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

Vans notes that the payment method does not specify details like account number, just the method described as “credit card”, “Paypal”, or “bank account payment”, with no additional details attached. The data incident turned out to be a ransomware attack. The attack was claimed by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group.

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Data breaches Phishing Identity Theft Passwords 107

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This vulnerability was exploited by a ransomware gang known as Cl0p, before Progress was even aware a vulnerability existed. The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) has also reported that nearly 900 colleges and schools across the US also fell victim to the Cl0p ransomware gang, as a result of using MOVEit to transfer files.

Identity Theft 83

Identity Theft Data breaches Ransomware Healthcare 83

Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. ” While that is good news from a healthcare perspective, the ransomware operators did obtain something of value. . At Malwarebytes, we've been tracking the Snatch group since 2019.

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Ransomware Computers and Electronics Passwords Identity Theft 79

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of cybercrime and data breaches. Yet a new report by Identity Theft Resource Center and DIG. Personal information, like banking account numbers, also can be exposed. IdentityIQ. Also, change your username, if possible.

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Identity Theft Data breaches Hacking Passwords 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The company recommends impacted individuals to remain vigilant and monitor their bank account activity. “In addition, we are offering identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert. . The ransomware gang also added that they have still access to the network of the organization.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Ransomware 106

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2020

In April the information technologies services giant Cognizant Technology suffered a ransomware attack, now it has confirmed also a data breach. In April the information technologies services giant Cognizant Technology was hit by Maze Ransomware operators. The company also notified the issuer of the cards of impacted accounts. “We

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Ransomware Identity Theft Advertising 94

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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). Leaked sample data includes financial documents, invoices, hashed account passwords, passport scans, and more.

Financial Services 110

Financial Services Data breaches Identity Theft Banking 110

Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2021

American clothing brand and retailer Guess discloses a data breach after the February ransomware attack and is notifying the affected customers. In February, American fashion brand Guess was hit by a ransomware attack, now the company is disclosing a data breach and is notifying affected customers. Pierluigi Paganini.

Retail 95

Retail Data breaches Ransomware Identity Theft 95

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (CMG) was hit by a ransomware attack that took down live TV and radio broadcast streams in June 2021. The American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (CMG) announced it was hit by a ransomware attack that caused the interruption of the live TV and radio broadcast streams in June 2021.

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Media Ransomware Identity Theft Insurance 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The effects of the cyberattack described by the victim suggest it was targeted by a ransomware attack. On November 4, the LockBit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack. McCamish immediately launched an investigation into the incident and worked on the remediation with the help of cybersecurity consultants.

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Data breaches Banking Identity Theft Ransomware 107

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Human resources platform provider UKG has put out a statement saying it’s fallen prey to ransomware that has disrupted the Kronos Private Cloud. The company would not answer questions about which ransomware group was behind the attack. What do you do now, knowing that your account has been compromised? Employee data.

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Ransomware Banking Identity Theft Healthcare 91

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

” The company is not aware of any abuses of the exposed personal information, however, recommends users remain vigilant for fraud and identity theft. 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 Genworth 2.5

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Data breaches Hacking Retail Identity Theft 108

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Some people also had their financial account numbers, driver licenses or other government ID numbers, and digital signatures also taken. While Norton never called the incident a ransomware attack, according to databreaches.net the attack was claimed by ALPHV/BlackCat. Set up identity monitoring. Check the vendor’s advice.

Healthcare 95

Healthcare Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches 95

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. Not only can these mistakes cost millions in lost revenue and ransomware payments, it can wreak havoc on operational systems.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Ransomware Social Engineering Identity Theft 105

Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

file exposed information that attackers could employ for lateral movement within the ministry’s systems, potentially escalating to anything from account takeover to a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals may exploit the leaked credentials to gain initial access to government systems and launch ransomware attacks.

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Government Identity Theft Social Engineering Encryption 122

Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang announced the publishing of data stolen from the South Korean National Tax Service. On March 29, 2023, The Lock Bit ransomware gang announced the hack of the South Korean National Tax Service.

Identity Theft 87

Identity Theft Ransomware Scams Education 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt from its sources that the threat actors accessed details such as tax file numbers, bank account details, superannuation data, in the attack that could lead to identity theft attacks in the coming weeks.

Cyber Attacks 117

Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Cyber Risk 117

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Internet users can be targeted for identity theft , financial fraud and other scams. Here are some of the most common threats that exist on the internet: Identity theft. Don’t reuse the same password , or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. You should enable MFA for all accounts.

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Internet Internet Identity Theft Scams 98

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In 2003, customers with eBay and PayPal were hit with phishing emails requesting them to update account information, leading customers to give out log-in information. Cybercriminals send fraudulent messages in bulk that make false promises: you’ve won money, qualified for a refund, or your account is delinquent, and action is required.

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Phishing Identity Theft Scams Banking 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2023

We have no evidence to suggest your information has been misused for purposes of fraud or identity theft as a result of this incident – and no reason to believe that it will be.” The company did not provide details about the attack, but it is likely it was the victim of a ransomware attack.

Retail 119

Retail Data breaches Identity Theft Banking 119

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The company attempted to downplay the security breach, according to a notice of data incident sent to the Montana Attorney General’s office, EWA bacame aware of a recent phishing incident that had some limited impact on EWA email accounts on August 2, 2021. The experts at the company believe that the attackers attempted wire fraud.

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Identity Theft Cyber Attacks Hacking 91

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The same report claimed that there has been an increase in ransomware attacks and a whopping 350% hike in ransom demands on these companies in the past one year. The City of Brotherly Love discovered an incident on May 24 after noting suspicious activity on city email accounts; but the City just reported the breach days ago.

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Energy and Utilities Identity Theft Hacking Healthcare 96