IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Healthcare delivery organizations are increasingly deploying medical devices, IoT, and other medical platforms to improve connectivity and support patient care. Weak cybersecurity evaluations, inappropriate network segmentation, and legacy devices expand the healthcare threat landscape. The rise of mobile healthcare.

Healthcare 102

Healthcare IoT Ransomware Mobile 102

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2024

The cybercrime group claims to have stolen three terabytes of data and is threatening to leak them. Scotland’s NHS, or National Health Service, is the publicly funded healthcare system serving Scotland. The cyber attack occurred on March 15, 2023. “3 terabytes of data will be published soon.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Government Hacking Cybercrime 105

Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2023

Two British ambulance services were not able to access electronic patient records after a cyber attack that hit their software provider Ortivus. Ortivus was a Swedish software company specializing in providing solutions for the healthcare and medical industry.

Cyber Attacks 87

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Software Healthcare 87

Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2024

In April, a cyber attack hit the Hospital Simone Veil in Cannes (CHC-SV), impacting medical procedures and forcing personnel to return to pen and paper. Non-urgent surgical procedures and consultations scheduled at the time of the attack were postponed. ” In the past, other French hospitals were victims of cyber attacks.

Cyber Attacks 113

Cyber Attacks Ransomware Healthcare Media 113

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

Conti ransomware targeted over 400 organizations worldwide, 290 in the US, and at least 16 healthcare and first responder networks. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that the Conti ransomware gang has hit at least 16 healthcare and first responder organizations. ” reads the flash alert.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Healthcare Cyber Attacks Cybercrime 116

Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Healthcare institutions to increase their spend on cybersecurity through 2025. It’s shouldn’t be surprising to hear that the healthcare industry is suffering from a variety of cyber ailments. But you can’t get distracted from the fastest-growing type of cybercrime. Los Angeles, Calif. September 15, 2020. Ransomware.

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Ransomware Cybersecurity CISO 40

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora suffered a cyber attack and threat actors stole data from its infrastructure. The company did not provide details about the attack, it’s unclear if Cencora was hit by a ransomware attack. healthcare organizations of targeted attacks conducted by ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks.

Data breaches 95

Data breaches Healthcare Insurance Ransomware 95

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

.” This attacker’s approach may seem fairly amateur, but it would be a mistake to dismiss the threat from West African cybercriminals dabbling in ransomware. “For decades, West African scammers, primarily located in Nigeria, have perfected the use of social engineering in cybercrime activity.” billion in 2020.

Ransomware 358

Ransomware Social Engineering Cybercrime Scams 358

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Researchers at healthcare technology firm Nuance blame the Clop gang for a series of cyber thefts at major North Carolina hospitals. The Microsoft-owned healthcare technology firm Nuance revealed that the Clop extortion gang has stolen personal data on major North Carolina hospitals as part of the Progress MOVEit Transfer campaign.

Cyber Attacks 125

Cyber Attacks Healthcare Ransomware Hacking 125

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Akira ransomware targets Finnish organizations GitLab fixed a critical zero-click account hijacking flaw Juniper Networks fixed a critical RCE bug in its firewalls and switches Vast Voter Data Leaks Cast Shadow Over Indonesia ’s 2024 Presidential Election Researchers created a PoC for Apache OFBiz flaw CVE-2023-51467 Team Liquid’s wiki leak exposes (..)

VPN 110

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 110

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

A cyber attack forced Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago to take IT systems offline with a severe impact on its operations. The healthcare organization notified law enforcement agencies and is working with leading experts to investigate the incident. ” reported the website Abc7chicago.

Cyber Attacks 118

Cyber Attacks Healthcare Internet Internet 118

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Lock and Code: A gym heist in London goes cyber. Healthcare site leaks personal health information via Google and Meta tracking pixels. An odd kind of cybercrime: Gift vouchers, medical records, and.food. Medibank customers' personal data compromised by cyber attack.

Healthcare 79

Healthcare Cyber threats Cybercrime Cyber Attacks 79

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2020

A cyber attack hit one of the major COVID-19 testing laboratories in Czech, the Brno University Hospital in the city of Brno. While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading on a global scale, crooks and nation-state actors are launching Coronavirus-themed attacks against targets worldwide. SecurityAffairs – COVID-19, cybercrime).

Cyber Attacks 132

Cyber Attacks Cybercrime Advertising Media 132

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The group is known to have a role for its affiliated that prohibits attacking healthcare organizations. The gang explained that one of its partners attacked SickKids violating its rules, for this reason, it blocked the affiliate. The same group this week claimed to have breached other three US hospitals.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Healthcare Data breaches Cyber Attacks 126

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The Cornwall Community Hospital in Ontario, Canada, is under a cyber attack that is causing delays to scheduled and non-urgent care. The cyber attack was discovered on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, it is investigating the incident with the help of cybersecurity experts.

Healthcare 80

Healthcare Cyber Attacks Education Media 80

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks Malware Ransomware 105

Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2024

The LockBit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on the Capital Health hospital network. The healthcare organization notified law enforcement and hired third-party forensic and information technology experts to assist. Unfortunately, Lockbit affiliates continue to target healthcare organizations.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Healthcare Encryption Cyber Attacks 106

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Any patient with urgent health concerns should still call their healthcare provider. The group is known to have a role for its affiliated that prohibits attacking healthcare organizations. The gang explained that one of its partners attacked SickKids violating its rules, for this reason it block the affiliate.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Healthcare Cyber Attacks Hacking 110

Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2023

The cyber attack did not impact the Peru branch because it relies on a separate infrastructure The payment system was taken offline for months, which caused delays in the billing of medical treatments for the patients with a significant economic impact on the healthcare organization. On June 16, St.

Healthcare 94

Healthcare Small Business Ransomware Cyber Attacks 94

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2021

FBI confirmed that the attack against the Colonial Pipeline over the weekend was launched by the Darkside ransomware gang. Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the Colonial Pipeline was shut down due to a cyber attack carried out by the Darkside ransomware gang. ” reads the statement published by the FBI.

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Energy and Utilities Healthcare Cybercrime 139

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2023

Now Abyss Locker also targets VMware ESXi servers Russian APT BlueBravo targets diplomatic entities with GraphicalProton backdoor CoinsPaid blames North Korea-linked APT Lazarus for theft of $37M worth of cryptocurrency Monitor Insider Threats but Build Trust First Zimbra fixed actively exploited zero-day CVE-2023-38750 in ZCS DepositFiles exposed (..)

Surveillance 80

Surveillance Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks Hacking 80

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

[link] [link] pic.twitter.com/akostKZtoK — Dominic Alvieri (@AlvieriD) September 10, 2023 The systems at three hospitals and other medical facilities operated by Singing River Health System were hit by a cyber attack at the end of August. Cyberattacks on smaller regional healthcare providers can have a devastating impact.

Hacking 129

Hacking Ransomware Healthcare Cyber Attacks 129

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear.

Social Engineering 174

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Scams Engineering 174

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A French hospital near Paris canceled operations and transfer some patients due to a cyber attack suffered over the weekend. France’s health ministry announced that the Hospital Centre of Versailles was hit by a cyber attack over the weekend. In France, the law prohibits public establishments to pay ransoms.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Healthcare Cyber Attacks Hacking 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. According to the 2021 IBM Threat Force Intelligence Index , Manufacturing was the industry most likely to be attacked last year, comprising 23.2% of cyber attacks IBM handled. Phishing attacks made up 40% of all attacks in the sector. billion in reported losses.

Social Engineering 118

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Scams 118

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Multiple supply chains potentially impacted Bulgaria hit by a cyber attack originating from Russia Interpol arrested 75 members of the cybercrime ring Black Axe 45,654 VMware ESXi servers reached End of Life on Oct.

Data breaches 68

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Cybercrime 68

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang formally apologized for the attack on the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and has released a free decryptor for the Hospital. The group is known to have a role for its affiliated that prohibits attacking healthcare organizations. “We formally apologize for the attack on sikkids.ca

Healthcare 95

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Cyber Attacks 95

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2020

Recently Microsoft has published details about human-operated ransomware attacks that targeted organizations in various industries. Human-operated ransomware is a technique usually employed in nation-state attacks that is becoming very popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

Ransomware 108

Ransomware VPN Healthcare Cyber Attacks 108

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

“Los Angeles Unified detected unusual activity in its Information Technology systems over the weekend, which after initial review, can be confirmed as an external cyber attack on our Information Technology assets. ” reads a statement Los Angeles Unified School District. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Healthcare Education Cyber Attacks 100

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Another healthcare organization suffered a ransomware attack, the Hunters International ransomware gang claims to have hacked the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch). Earlier in December, Fred Hutch disclosed a cyber attack that took place on November 19, 2023. Threat actors had access to its infrastructure.

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Hacking Insurance Healthcare 114

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Related: It’s all about ‘ attack surface management ‘ However, today’s perpetrator isn’t standing in front of you brandishing a weapon. They could be on the other side of the globe, part of a cybercrime regime that will never be discovered, much less brought to justice. But the situation isn’t hopeless. Prevalence.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Education Financial Services Phishing 124

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2020

The INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organisation) is warning of ransomware attacks against hospitals despite the currently ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. Attackers are targeting organizations in the healthcare industry via malspam campaigns using malicious attachments.

Healthcare 80

Healthcare Ransomware Backups Advertising 80

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

How email-based cyber attacks work. Email-based attacks are not a new problem. For example, some of the most notorious email-related cyber attacks of the 1990s came through the propagation of the Melissa virus. Understanding email cyber attack strategies. The data of over 1.2

Phishing 124

Phishing Healthcare Data breaches Cyber Attacks 124

Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2024

A cyber attack has been disrupting operations at Synlab Italia, a leading provider of medical diagnosis services, since April 18. Since April 18, Synlab Italia, a major provider of medical diagnosis services, has been experiencing disruptions due to a cyber attack.

Cyber Attacks 112

Cyber Attacks Backups Healthcare Media 112

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Utah Imaging Associates (UIA) discloses a security breach, on September 4, 2021 the company claims to have detected and blocked a cyber attack. The healthcare provider promptly secured its infrastructure with the help of a specialized third-party cybersecurity firm. Utah Imaging Associates also notified the U.S.

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Identity Theft Healthcare Insurance 91