Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2023

Here's some statistics and trends on phishing, ransomware, and data breaches to be aware of. The post Cyberattacks 2022: Phishing, Ransomware & Data Breach Statistics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cyberattacks had yet another record-breaking year in 2022.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A ransomware attack against the City of Columbus, Ohio—which drew public scrutiny following the city government’s attempt to silence a researcher who told the public about the attack—has received a little more detail from an unexpected source: The Attorney General for the state of Maine. Check the vendor’s advice.

Data breaches 123

Data breaches Passwords Ransomware Phishing 123

Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2025

Nova Scotia Power confirmed a data breach involving the theft of sensitive customer data after the April cybersecurity incident. At this time, no ransomware group has claimed responsibility yet. Nova Scotia Power customers are warned about phishing scams impersonating the utility to steal data.

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Data breaches Energy and Utilities Accountability Insurance 73

Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

If a company you do business with becomes part of a data breach, cybercriminals may have full access to your confidential information. Unfortunately, data breaches are on the rise and affecting more companies and consumers than ever. billion people received notices that their information was exposed in a data breach.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 19, 2021

Breach : An incident that results in the confirmed disclosure—not just potential exposure—of data to an unauthorized party. This year they analyzed 79,635 incidents, 29,207 met their quality standards, and 5,258 were confirmed data breaches. Ransomware doubled from 5% of breaches to 10% in 2020.

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Data breaches Social Engineering Ransomware Phishing 192

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The Cloak ransomware group claims responsibility for a cyberattack on the Virginia Attorney Generals Office that occurred in February. The ransomware group Cloak has claimed responsibility for a February cyberattack on the Virginia Attorney General Office.

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Ransomware Hacking Social Engineering Manufacturing 104

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2025

Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by a ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom, nearly a month after first disclosing the cyberattack. Nova Scotia Power confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack nearly a month after disclosing a cyber incident. The company revealed it hasnt paid the ransom. Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Energy and Utilities 85

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Data breaches Accountability 85

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 7, 2025

Phishing-Resistant MFA: Why FIDO is Essential madhav Thu, 05/08/2025 - 04:47 Phishing attacks are one of the most pervasive and insidious threats, with businesses facing increasingly sophisticated and convincing attacks that exploit human error. High-profile breaches illustrate the devastating impact of credential-based attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

According to a Monday Twitter update posted by Uber, Lapsus$ ransomware spreading gang is suspected to be behind the cyber attack on its repositories, email and cloud systems and internal slack communication servers. And the data breach could have taken place after the credential steal.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. In phishing attacks, there never is a genuine problem with a users account, and there never is a real request for information from the company.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2024

Dutch bank ABN Amro discloses data breach following a ransomware attack hit the third-party services provider AddComm. Dutch bank ABN Amro disclosed a data breach after third-party services provider AddComm suffered a ransomware attack. The bank also warns clients to stay alert to phishing messages.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Money transfer company MoneyGram has notified its customers of a data breach in which it says certain customers had their personal information taken between September 20 and 22, 2024. MoneyGram says there is no evidence that a ransomware group is behind the incident. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Phishing 130

SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Additionally, a distributed workforce, ranging from remote maintenance technicians to cabin crews, multiplies entry points for social-engineering tactics like phishing. Aircraft themselves are nodes on data networks, constantly transmitting telemetry, engine performance metrics, and passenger connectivity data.

Cybersecurity 117

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Computers and Electronics Risk 117

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2025

Marks and Spencer (M&S) confirms that threat actors stole customer data in the ransomware attack that hit the company in April. BleepingComputer reported that DragonForce ransomware affiliates usedScattered Spider social engineering tacticsto target Marks and Spencer.

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Data breaches Cyber Attacks Passwords Social Engineering 62

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. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In emails sent to MongoDB customers, MongoDB advises users to be alert about phishing and social engineering attacks that might use the leaked customer metadata to gain credibility. Scammers often try to take advantage of data breaches. And if there is anything important, we will update this article. Get a free trial below.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2025

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S.

Artificial Intelligence 104

Artificial Intelligence Spyware Hacking Ransomware 104

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The victim shaming site operated by the Snatch ransomware group is leaking data about its true online location and internal operations, as well as the Internet addresses of its visitors, KrebsOnSecurity has found. The victim shaming website for the Snatch ransomware gang. 226 , currently assigned to Matrix Telekom in Russia.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The US State of Maine says it has suffered a data breach impacting around 1.3 This vulnerability is known to be used by the Cl0p ransomware gang. The type of stolen data varies from person to person, likely because the data breach affected multiple agencies in the State. Watch out for phishing emails, too.

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Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Education 132

Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2024

In February 2024, Prudential Financial reported it had fallen victim to a ransomware attack. million people had been impacted by the resulting data breach. Below are some general tips on what to do after you’ve fallen victim to a data breach. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 3, 2024

‘Buy now, pay later’ payment specialist Affirm has warned that holders of its payment cards had their personal information exposed after a ransomware attack and data breach at Evolve Bank & Trust. Keep your eyes and ears open and be wary of phishing attempts related to these breaches.

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Data breaches Banking Passwords Phishing 117

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

million individuals was exposed in a ransomware attack on Australian digital prescription services provider MediSecure. In May, the company was forced to shut down its website and phone lines following a cyber attack, but it did not mention a ransomware attack. Personal and health information of 12.9 million individuals.

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Data breaches Unstructured Data Healthcare Identity Theft 134

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The impact of these exposures is evident: nearly a quarter of data breaches resulted from compromised identity data. million in related costs per breach and took the longest to identify and contain. Credential attacks led to $4.81

Cybercrime 124

Cybercrime Phishing Accountability Malware 124

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

On September 25, newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claimed to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. Then, on October 4, news leaked that Sony had told current and former employees and their family members about another cybersecurity breach that exposed personal information.

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Ransomware Data breaches Passwords Backups 138

Tech Republic Security

APRIL 28, 2025

Verizon surveyed about 22,000 security incidents and 12,000 data breaches. Ransomware incidents increased, while the median ransom payment dropped.

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Data breaches Ransomware VPN Software 112

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Expanding the Investigation: Deep Dive into Latest TrickMo Samples HijackLoader evolution: abusing genuine signing certificates FASTCash for Linux Water Makara Uses Obfuscated JavaScript in Spear Phishing Campaign, Targets Brazil With Astaroth Malware Technical Analysis of DarkVision RAT Encrypted Symphony: Infiltrating the Cicada3301 Ransomware-as-a-Service (..)

Malware 126

Malware Ransomware Encryption Phishing 126

SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Verdict: prediction not fulfilled Our predictions for 2025 Data breaches through contractors When abusing company-contractor relationships (trusted relationship attacks), threat actors first infiltrate a supplier’s systems and then gain access to the target organization’s infrastructure or data.

Marketing 105

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

In its 17th edition, Verizon's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) continues to deliver one of the most comprehensive analyses of cyber incidents worldwide. Stolen credentials played a role in more than 60% of breaches, making them the top vector once again. Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches.

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Ransomware CISO Backups Risk 101

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

that reboots locked devices Ymir ransomware, a new stealthy ransomware grow in the wild Amazon discloses employee data breach after May 2023 MOVEit attacks A new fileless variant of Remcos RAT observed in the wild A surge in Pro-Russia cyberattacks after decision to monitor North Korean Troops in Ukraine U.S.

Cryptocurrency 112

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. Consumer exposure averages 27 unique emails and 227 credential pairs per user.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

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

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Cybercrime Phishing Banking 118

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The company acted quickly, pausing billing operations to assess the extent of the damage and protect customer data. Similar incidents have occurred in the past, such as the 2021 ransomware attack on a water treatment facility in Florida, where hackers attempted to poison the water supply by altering chemical levels.

Cybersecurity 133

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Cyber threats Firewall 133

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Clop ransomware gang stolen confidential data from the UK police and leaked it in the dark web because the victim refused to pay the ransom. Clop ransomware operators have stolen confidential information held by some British police, according to the media the cybercriminal gang targeted the IT firm Dacoll. Pierluigi Paganini.

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