Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2025

The Change Healthcare data breach is worse than initially estimated: approximately 190 million people have been affected. The Change Healthcare data breach is worse than initially estimated, the incident has impacted 190 million people. The incident impacted thousands of pharmacies and healthcare providers.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

UnitedHealth Group recently confirmed that a ransomware attack on subsidiary Change Healthcare has compromised the personal information and healthcare data of more than 100 million individuals. In its guidelines on handling data breaches in healthcare, the U.S. Maybe the healthcare industry needs a similar regulation."

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

NailaoLocker ransomware is a new threat that targeted European healthcare organizations from June to October 2024. NailaoLocker ransomware is written in C++,the researchers said that the malware is not sophisticated and is poorly designed. The ransomware appends the . Operators accept ransom payments in Bitcoin.

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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. reads the CSA.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

24, 2025, CyberNewswire – – INE Security , a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification, today announced its initiative to spotlight the increasing cyber threats targeting healthcare institutions. Recent reports show healthcare has endured a record wave of cyber breaches. Cary, NC, Mar.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 6, 2020

Fresenius , Europe’s largest private hospital operator and a major provider of dialysis products and services that are in such high demand thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been hit in a ransomware cyber attack on its technology systems.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, accused of managing attacks, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges. Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, suspected of playing a key role in the ransomware operations, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A new alert from the HHS warns of the Royal ransomware threat actor’s aim on the healthcare sector. The post Healthcare systems face a “royal” cybersecurity threat from new hacker group appeared first on TechRepublic.

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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. “On September 8, 2024, we suffered a ransomware attack on our computer system.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2025

The Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru, the gang breached Gob.pe, the Single Digital Platform of the Peruvian State. The Rhysida ransomware gang claims responsibility for hacking the Government of Peru, breaching Gob.pe, which is the country’s official digital platform.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The US Department of Justice has charged a Russian national named Evgenii Ptitsyn with selling, operating, and distributing a ransomware variant known as “Phobos” during a four-year cybercriminal campaign that extorted at least $16 million from victims across the world.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. As airlines upgrade for connected sky-travel and regulators tighten their grip with new rules, the stakes for cybersecurity have never been higher.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. There are multiple examples of ransomware groups doing just that after security researchers crowed about finding vulnerabilities in their ransomware code. This is not an idle concern.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In a surprising move related to international cybercrime, Russian authorities have charged Mikhail Matveev, also known as "Wazawaka," with creating ransomware to extort commercial organizations, according to Russian media outlet RIA. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity. Multiple attacks on critical U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2025

Resecurity found an LFI flaw in the leak site of BlackLock ransomware, exposing clearnet IPs and server details. Resecurity has identified a Local File Include (LFI) vulnerability in Data Leak Site (DLS) of BlackLock Ransomware. BlackLock Ransomware was named as one of the fastest-growing ransomware strains for today.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers. However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. There are many reasons for the vulnerable state of healthcare data. Healthcare data security and privacy is a problem that continues to grow.

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ZoneAlarm

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to disrupt industries worldwide, with healthcare remaining a high-profile target due to the sensitivity and critical nature of its data. Anna Jaques Hospital experienced a ransomware attack in late 2023, exposing confidential information of over 310,000 patients.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

26, KrebsOnSecurity began following up on a tip from a reliable source that an aggressive Russian cybercriminal gang known for deploying ransomware was preparing to disrupt information technology systems at hundreds of hospitals, clinics and medical care facilities across the United States. hospitals and healthcare providers.”

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

and Bulgarian authorities this week seized the darkweb site used by the NetWalker ransomware cybercrime group to publish data stolen from its victims. The victim shaming site maintained by the NetWalker ransomware group, after being seized by authorities this week. ” Image: Chainalysis. million from the scheme.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 2, 2020

The criminal group behind the REvil ransomware enterprise has begun auctioning off sensitive data stolen from companies hit by its malicious software. A partial screenshot from the REvil ransomware group’s Dark Web blog. and Europe in early March.” So it’s a double vig.”

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities. While water services were not interrupted, the breach temporarily paused the company’s billing operations, causing customer concern.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Williams Dr. Darren Williams , CEO, BlackFog Lesser-known ransomware groups like Hunters International will grow rapidly, leveraging AI for more efficient attacks, while “gang-hopping” by cybercriminals complicates attribution and containment. Alkove Jim Alkove , CEO, Oleria Identity is cybersecurity’s biggest challenge.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 4, 2021

You would think that ExaGrid, a backup appliance and anti-ransomware service might know how to avoid ransomware, but it was hit. . million after it was hit with Conti ransomware. . The FBI announced last month that Conti ransomware had been used against the Irish healthcare system and at least sixteen U.S.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Without robust IT budgets or fully staffed cybersecurity departments, small businesses often rely on their own small stable of workers (including sole proprietors with effectively zero employees) to stay safe online. That means that what worries these businesses most in cybersecurity is what is most likely to work against them.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2025

At this time, it’s unclear whether data was stolen or ransomware was employed. The organization hired top cybersecurity experts to contain and investigate the incident. We are working to provide healthcare services as normal. In 2025, multiple cyberattacks targeted healthcare organizations in the U.S.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

US authorities have issued a joint advisory warning of North Korea-linked APTs using Maui ransomware in attacks against the Healthcare sector. Treasury Department issued a joint advisory that warn of North-Korea-linked threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations in the Healthcare sector.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity in healthcare has never been more urgent. As the most vulnerable industry and largest target for cybercriminals, healthcare is facing an increasing wave of cyberattacks. Imagine an attack that forces emergency care to halt, surgeries

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Kentucky health system Norton Healthcare disclosed a data breach after it was a victim of a ransomware attack in May. Norton Healthcare disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack that hit the organization on May 9, 2023. Norton Healthcare is a healthcare system based in Louisville, Kentucky (US).

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 26, 2020

The coronavirus is putting a strain on healthcare facilities and increasing cybersecurity risks. Here are steps hospital IT admins can take to prevent ransomware and safeguard patient data.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2025

UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup - 31 March 2025 Welcome to this week's edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. As digital transformation accelerates, public infrastructure like energy and healthcare face increasing exposure to ransomware and espionage.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2024

In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged within the healthcare sector: the resurgence of BlackCat ransomware attacks. The post Alert: FBI Warns Of BlackCat Ransomware Healthcare Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The US Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in the United States. The healthcare provider disclosed that it has suffered a ransomware attack on November 23.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. CNN reported the Black Basta ransomware gang performed the attack, although the company hasn’t officially confirmed the information.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Qilin ransomware group listed CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, a nonprofit health care treatment organization, as one of their latest victims. Qilin seems to have a preference for healthcare and support organizations. As ThreatDown reported earlier in 2024, 70% of all known attacks on healthcare happen in the US.

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