Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2022

The American agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO announced that has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted its production facilities. AGCO, one of the most important agricultural machinery manufacturers, announced that a ransomware attack impacted some of its production facilities. To nominate, please visit:?

Manufacturing 89

Manufacturing Ransomware Hacking Risk 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2022

Nordex Group, one of the largest manufacturers of wind turbines, was hit by a cyberattack that forced the company to shut down part of its infrastructure. Nordex Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, was the victim of a cyberattack that forced the company to take down multiple systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

Manufacturing 114

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware Hacking 114

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2023

The company is a globally recognised industrial explosives manufacturer, it provides complete blasting solutions, including packaged, bulk explosives and initiating systems to meet its customer needs across the globe. .” The BlackCat Ransomware gang added SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA to the list of victims published on its Tor leak site.

Manufacturing 85

Manufacturing Ransomware Engineering Hacking 85

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2024

In late 2023, BlackBerry researchers spotted the threat actor FIN7 targeting a large US automotive manufacturer with a spear-phishing campaign. BlackBerry reported that the financially motivated group FIN7 targeted the IT department of a large U.S. carmaker with spear-phishing attacks. com”, which is a free online scanner.

Phishing 109

Phishing Cybercrime Manufacturing Hacking 109

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2022

An international law enforcement operation led by Europol disrupted a cybercrime ring focused on hacking wireless key fobs to steal cars. The crooks targeted keyless vehicles manufactured by two French car manufacturers. The new software allows the door to open and the ignition to be started without the actual key fob. .

Hacking 94

Hacking Cybercrime Manufacturing Wireless 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2024

Nexperia is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The Dark Angels (Dunghill) ransomware group claims responsibility for hacking chipmaker Nexperia and stealing 1 TB of the company’s data. It is a subsidiary of the partially state-owned Chinese company Wingtech Technology.

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Manufacturing Hacking Insurance 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. At this time the cybercrime gang has yet to publish the alleged stolen data. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61 billion in sales, the aerospace giant has 156,000 (2022).

Manufacturing 107

Manufacturing Ransomware Cybercrime Hacking 107

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 12, 2023, a cyber attack halted operations at five production plants of German battery manufacturer Varta. On February 13, German battery manufacturer Varta announced that a cyber attack forced the company to shut down IT systems. The attack disrupted operations at five production plants and the administration.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware Internet 99

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is an important achievement in the fight against cybercrime. Law enforcement from the US, Europe, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Latvia conducted a joint operation that led to the seizure of the Ragnar Locker ransomware’s infrastructure. Both FBI and Europol declined to comment on the events.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware Financial Services Cybercrime Manufacturing 109

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2023

Over 3,000 Android Malware spotted using unsupported/unknown compression methods to avoid detection WinRAR flaw enables remote code execution of arbitrary code #OpFukushima: Anonymous group protests against the plan to dump Fukushima RADIOACTIVE wastewater into Pacific Massive phishing campaign targets users of the Zimbra Collaboration email server (..)

Cybercrime 85

Cybercrime Hacking Malware Phishing 85

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

When the victim clicks on a link that appears to be legitimate, they’re redirected to the attacker’s website, where malicious JavaScript is executed in the client’s browser or where they are prompted to enter sensitive information. BMW is a German manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Munich.

Phishing 120

Phishing Manufacturing Firewall Cybercrime 120

Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

The new RedLine variant searches for the following strings to locate relevant folders for data exfiltration: wallet.dat (information related to cryptocurrency) wallet (information related to cryptocurrency) Login Data Web Data Cookies Opera GX Stable Opera GX. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 138

Malware Manufacturing Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 138

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

This group primarily focused its attacks on the construction, manufacturing/industrial, and retail industries. The data shows a shift in ransomware targets over the past three years. Previously dominated by the construction industry, the IT sector now claims the top spot in 2023.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Manufacturing Retail Insurance 124

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor Boeing and threatened to leak the stolen data. The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Manufacturing InfoSec Hacking 133

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2020

Visser Precision is a parts maker for many companies in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, industrial and manufacturing. an antenna in an anti-mortar defense system), billing and payment forms, supplier information, data analysis reports, and legal paperwork. ” reads the statement published by El Reg.

Manufacturing 102

Manufacturing Ransomware Advertising Cybercrime 102

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari confirmed the availability of internal documents online, but said it has no evidence of cyber attack. Documents belonging to the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari are circulating online, the company confirmed their authenticity stating it is not aware of cyber attacks.

Hacking 115

Hacking Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware 115

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2022

Cyble also reported that threat actors are selling access to systems exposed on the Internet via VNC on cybercrime forums. Our investigation found that selling, buying, and distributing exposed assets connected via VNCs are frequently on cybercrime forums and markets. A few examples of the same can be seen in the figures below.”

Internet 97

Internet Internet Risk Cybercrime 97

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2022

Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company Delta Electronics was hit by the Conti ransomware that took place this week. According to CTWANT , which cited an undisclosed information security company, Delta Electronics was hit by Conti ransomware that asked Delta to pay a $15 million ransom to restore encrypted files and avoid their leak.

Computers and Electronics 94

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Manufacturing Malware 94

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

anti-cybercrime (Ofac).” The authorities reported that from June 2021 through at least November 2022, threat actors targeted a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure sectors, including Government Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Information Technology, and especially Healthcare and Public Health (HPH).

Ransomware 117

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime VPN 117

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Cars revealed that has suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of R&D data. Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Cars revealed that threat actors have stolen R&D data from its systems. Snatch ransomware operators already leaked 35.9 Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 128

Data breaches Ransomware Manufacturing Hacking 128

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2023

Maximum Industries is a full-service, piece-part production, and contract manufacturing facility. The ransomware gang hacked the systems of the production firm, which also provides its services to SpaceX, and stole its data, including files of the American spacecraft manufacturer and a satellite communications corporation.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Manufacturing Engineering Hacking 90

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Cisco addressed several high-severity flaws in its products LockBit ransomware gang claims the hack of Continental automotive group 250+ U.S. Cisco addressed several high-severity flaws in its products LockBit ransomware gang claims the hack of Continental automotive group 250+ U.S. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Hacking 94

Hacking Cybercrime Ransomware Backups 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

Energy and Utilities 102

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology VPN 102

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claimed to have hacked Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires. LockBit ransomware gang claimed to have compromised the network of Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires, and stolen data from the company.

Hacking 97

Hacking Ransomware Manufacturing Cyber Attacks 97

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three plants after a cyber attack, experts believe it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three facilities in France, Germany, and Tunisia in response to a cyber attack.

Manufacturing 90

Manufacturing Ransomware Cyber Attacks Backups 90

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The birth of the BlackMatter ransomware was first spotted by researchers at Recorded Future who also reported that the gang is setting up a network of affiliates using ads posted on two cybercrime forums, such as Exploit and XSS. In August, the gang has implemented a Linux encryptor to targets VMware ESXi virtual machine platform. .

Technology 118

Technology Ransomware Computers and Electronics Cybercrime 118

Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

This email address is also connected to accounts on several Russian cybercrime forums, including “ __edman__ ,” who had a history of selling “logs” — large amounts of data stolen from many bot-infected computers — as well as giving away access to hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Scams 229

Scams DDOS Cryptocurrency Accountability 229

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These seemingly innocuous appliances became unwilling accomplices in a larger cybercrime scheme. As we embrace the conveniences of smart technologies, manufacturers, regulators, and users must work together to enhace the security of these devices and protect against potential cyber threats.

DDOS 110

DDOS IoT Media Internet 110

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In December 2019, German media reported that hackers suspected to be members of the Vietnam-linked APT Ocean Lotus ( APT32 ) group breached the networks of the car manufacturers BMW and Hyundai. According to the letter, financial data were not exposed. The intrusion aimed at stealing automotive trade secrets.

Hacking 129

Hacking Ransomware Data breaches Manufacturing 129

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The Alphv ransomware group has been very active in this period, recently it claimed to have hacked Clarion , the global manufacturer of audio and video equipment for cars and other vehicles, and the hotel chain Motel One. .” reads the message published by the ALPHV gang on its leak site.

Healthcare 112

Healthcare Ransomware Manufacturing Hacking 112

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

Once obtained this information from the victims, Bohrium sent phishing emails to the victims containing links that once clicked have started the infection process for the target’s computers. Since February, the attacks targeted organizations in critical manufacturing, IT, and Israel’s defense industry.

Phishing 114

Phishing Manufacturing Education Cybercrime 114

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

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Cybercrime 92

Cybercrime Hacking Ransomware Malware 92

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2021

Avaddon ransomware gang made the headlines again, the cybercrime gang has breached the France-based financial consultancy firm Acer Finance. Avaddon ransomware gang has breached the France-based financial consultancy firm Acer Finance. Acer Finance operates as an investment management company.

Hacking 114

Hacking Ransomware DDOS Healthcare 114

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% of its users due to the exposure of salted password hashes Twitter confirms zero-day used to access data of 5.4

Spyware 125

Spyware Manufacturing Small Business Surveillance 125

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Nigerian National pleads guilty to participating in a millionaire BEC scheme New variant of BBTok Trojan targets users of +40 banks in LATAM Deadglyph, a very sophisticated and unknown backdoor targets the Middle East Alphv group claims the hack of Clarion, a global manufacturer of audio and video equipment for cars National Student Clearinghouse data (..)

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Firmware Data breaches Hacking 105

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2023

Researchers discovered a new info stealer dubbed SYS01 stealer targeting critical government infrastructure and manufacturing firms. ” reads the analysis published by Morphisec. to lure victims into downloading a malicious file. ” reads the analysis published by Morphisec. to lure victims into downloading a malicious file.

Government 96

Government Manufacturing Social Engineering Malware 96

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others. Prior to Mastercard, Abdullah was the chief information security officer at Xerox, where she established and led a corporate-wide information risk management program.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Education Information Security 126