SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The world-renowned auction house Christie's has become the latest major corporation to fall victim to a ransomware attack. We have obtained personal data on Christie's ultra-rich clients including their identities, locations, buying history, financial information, and more," the ransomware group stated. "If

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the theme for 2021 is “Do Your Part. There’s never been a better time than right now to review the processes you have in place to avoid the latest cybersecurity risks lurking in the corners of our everyday digital lives. Identity Theft & Credit Report Monitoring.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ransomware continues to pose an alarming threat to critical infrastructure, with the healthcare sector being particularly vulnerable to its devastating effects. In 2023, the United States witnessed a surge in ransomware attacks, with 46 hospital systems comprising 141 hospitals directly impacted.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2022

Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt from its resources that the attack took place on a Switzerland-based IT company that was storing and managing the data related to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The post Ransomware Attack on Red Cross appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 20, 2021

Campbell Conroy & O’Neil’s law firm has issued a public statement early today that it was a victim of a ransomware attack on February 27th,2021 and the incident could have led to a potential data breach that is under serious investigation. Wonder why the company was storing medical and health insurance data of its clients…?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft seized parts of the infrastructure of a prolific Vietnam-based threat group that the IT giant said was responsible for creating as many as 750 million fraudulent Microsoft accounts that were then sold to other bad actors and used to launch a range of cyberattacks – from ransomware to phishing to identity theft – against.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 4, 2023

Cybersecurity Insiders learnt from its sources that the attack took place last year, when hackers induced a file encrypting malware into the company’s network in March 2022. A week later, forensic experts hired from a 3rd party firm confirmed the incident as a ransomware attack and started an inquiry.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 23, 2022

A ransomware attack has led to the leak of personal information of students and staff at the Chicago Public Schools(CPS) and information is out that the incident which took place in December last year was revealed to the public on April 25th this year.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A ransomware attack on a Scandinavian hotel chain has reportedly locked down guests in their hotel rooms respectively, and the hotel staff were forced to use hammers to break open doors for the guests to breathe fresh air. The post Conti Ransomware attack locks down guests in hotel appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Top Cybersecurity Companies. What is Cybersecurity?

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s through its cybersecurity and risk management solutions or Identity capabilities, Mastercard’s innovative technologies and industry standards are creating a secure environment for seamless and trustworthy digital transactions.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In the latest report released by Avast, it was revealed that ransomware spreading hackers were constantly targeting elderly people and youngsters were being lured into Instagram or TikTok scams. million ransomware attacks on desktops. Between January and April this year, the tech support team of Avast blocked over 1.46

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2023

this tumultuous climate, it’s a safe bet to say that 2023 will be a year in which cybersecurity remains top of mind. Attackers will rely less and less on CVEs, instead using identity theft, passwords, and misconfigurations to enter and move within networks. Zur Ulianitzky, VP Research. “In

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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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 12, 2023

We are writing to provide you with information about a cybersecurity incident involving your personal information that occurred mid-January 2023," says the breach notice. The notice revealed that employee names, driver's license numbers, and other ID card numbers are among the data that ransomware attackers took. Detect intrusions.

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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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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

US financial institutions see peer-to-peer fraud and other digital fraud as the biggest cybersecurity concern in 2023. CSI), followed by data breaches (23%), ransomware (20%) and a breach at a third party (15%). It was cited by 29% of respondents in a survey by Computer Systems Inc.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 19, 2023

But there will be some tough challenges, and perhaps the biggest is cybersecurity. “I Since the metaverse is likely to rely on cryptocurrencies, criminals can use these environments to hide their activities, which will result in problems with ransomware. If not, then no one would be using the metaverse.” Money laundering.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

A Ransomware attack on California DMV- Department of Motor Vehicles is reported to have leaked data related to millions of customers. Therefore, the chances of identity theft are low or almost zero. The post Ransomware attack on California Department of Motor Vehicles appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2024

“On or about December 24, 2023, the Ohio Lottery detected unauthorized access to our internal office network as a result of a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the exposure of the data we maintain. The DragonForce ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack and the theft of 94GB of data.

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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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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.

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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. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. Implement Threat Awareness Training.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2021

US water company WSSC Water is investigating a ransomware attack that affected non-essential business systems in May. WSSC Water is investigating a ransomware attack that took place on May 24 and that targeted a portion of their network that operates non-essential business systems. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Malicious online actors grow ever more sophisticated, making cybersecurity as big a concern for everyday consumers as it ever has been. It can cost a company millions of dollars, or lead to individual identity theft and invasion of privacy. Related: Leveraging employees as human sensors. Cybercriminals often target the young.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2021

Insurance giant CNA notifies customers of a data breach after the Phoenix CryptoLocker ransomware attack suffered in March. US insurance giant CNA is notifying customers of a data breach after the ransomware attack that it suffered in March. CNA is not able to confirm if data was viewed, stolen, or shared online by the ransomware gang.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This vulnerability is known to be used by the Cl0p ransomware gang. If your Social Security Number or taxpayer identification number is involved, the call center will provide you with a complimentary credit monitoring code which give you two years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 30, 2021

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Anomali , the leader in intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions, today announced availability of its latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll. have cybersecurity concerns related to COVID-19 digital vaccination cards. Anomali is the leader in global intelligence-driven cybersecurity.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 2, 2020

You couldn’t go a week last year without seeing a ransomware headline in the news. Ransomware attacks on businesses skyrocketed 365 percent in 2019, and all signs point to more of the same in 2020. As bad as the ransomware scourge was for businesses, local governments arguably had it worse. What Is Ransomware?

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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. In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. The Snatch ransomware added itself as a service which ran in safe mode.

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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. Protect your—and your family’s—personal information by using identity protection

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. Here are five notable historical events that influenced cybersecurity assessment and transformed it into what it is today: The Battle of Midway (1942).

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

2019 will be the year consumers start thinking more about cyber hygiene , and the year Congress becomes more proactive in the areas of privacy and cybersecurity. As the exchange rates for cyptocurrencies continue to decline, ransomware attack on investors will become less profitable. This presents myriad business opportunities.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Ransomware. Modern ransomware gangs don’t just encrypt data, they frequently steal it too. And schools and school districts have been very popular targets for ransomware attacks. Ransomware threat actors are always looking for low-hanging fruit. So what is it, and how did it get there? What can you do?

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2020

Magellan Health, a for-profit managed health care and insurance firm, was the victim of a ransomware attack. Magellan Health Inc announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack that took place on April 11, 2020, the company also confirmed that hackers have stolen personal information from one of its corporate servers.

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