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Cucamonga Valley Water District Hit by Ransomware Attack
The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) is investigating a ransomware attack that paralyzed its phone system earlier this month, preventing customers from making phone payments. ...
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US Marshals Service Disputes Ransomware Gang’s Breach Claims
US Marshals Service Denies Recent Breach
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BlackSuit Ransomware Exposes Data of 950,000 Individuals in Software Vendor Breach
A Major Data Breach Hits Atlanta-Based Software Solutions Provider, BlackSuit Ransomware Exposes Data of 950,000.
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Patelco Credit Union Suffers Ransomware Data Breach, Affecting 726,000 Customers
Patelco Credit Union Faces Ransomware Attack and Data Theft
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Qilin Ransomware Now Steals Credentials from Chrome Browsers
The Qilin ransomware group has adopted a dangerous new tactic, deploying a custom stealer to steal account credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers. This alarming ...
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CannonDesign Confirms Avos Locker Ransomware Data Breach
CannonDesign, a renowned architectural, engineering, and consulting firm with a portfolio of high-profile projects, has confirmed a data breach that occurred in early 2023.
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Mayor Provides More Details on Columbus Ransomware Attack, Major Data Breach
Columbus Ransomware Attack Compromises Personal Data of Half a Million Residents
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Flint Reeling from Ransomware Attack, City Services Disrupted
The City of Flint, Michigan, is currently in the midst of a major crisis after falling victim to a ransomware attack on August 14, 2024. ...
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Ransomware Attack Targets Iranian Banks
Cybercriminals steal user data and disrupt banking systems across Iran
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AutoCanada Cyber Attack, Ransomware Impacted Internal IT Systems
AutoCanada Cyber Attack Disrupts Operations at Large Canadian Auto Dealership
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Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) Hit by Ransomware Attack
Critical services disrupted right before back-to-school season in Ohio School Board Association Ransomware Attack
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McLaren Health Care Hit Again by Ransomware Attack, Exposing Patient Data
McLaren Health Care, a large integrated healthcare provider in Michigan, has reported another ransomware attack on their systems.
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Australian Gold Mining Ransomware Attack: Mining Giant Hit by a Cyberattack
Evolution Mining Operations Disrupted After Detecting Malicious Activity
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France’s Grand Palais Discloses Ransomware Attack During 2024 Paris Olympics Games
Ransomware infection hits French cultural institution hosting Olympic events
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Blood Donation Center OneBlood Hit in Major Ransomware Attack
Blood donation center left heavily disrupted after ransomware infection encrypts virtual infrastructure
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Play Ransomware Evolves with New Linux Variant Targeting VMware ESXi Servers
Cyber researchers uncover Play ransomware expanding its reach
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AI-Powered Ransomware: How AI is Revolutionizing Ransomware
Ransomware is getting smarter thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). These AI-powered attacks can target vulnerabilities with pinpoint accuracy and spread ...
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200,000 Impacted in 2023 Dallas County Ransomware Attack
Dallas County, one of the largest counties in Texas, has notified over 200,000 individuals that their personal information was exposed in a ransomware attack carried ...
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CDK Ransomware Attack Update: CDK Global Provides Update on Recovery Efforts
CDK Global, a leading provider of automotive retail software, has informed its dealer clients that systems impacted by a recent ransomware attack likely will not ...
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Black Basta Ransomware May Have Exploited Windows Zero-Day Flaw
Analysis Suggests Black Basta Ransomware Group Used Unpatched Windows Vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-26169 that impacts the Windows Error Reporting service.
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Cicada3301 Ransomware with New Linux Encryptor: A New Threat To VMware ESXi Systems
A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation named Cicada3301 has emerged, posing a significant threat to businesses worldwide. The group has already claimed 19 victims on its ...
1.7 Million People Hit in Massive Credit Card Data Breach: What to Do Now?
A major credit card data breach has impacted nearly 1.7 million individuals, raising concerns about the security of sensitive financial information.
PIXHELL Acoustic Attack: Leaking Secrets from LCD Screen Noise
A novel acoustic attack named ‘PIXHELL’ can leak secrets from audio-gapped systems, and without requiring speakers, through the LCD monitors they connect to.
Indodax Hack: A Major Blow to Indonesian Crypto Security
Hackers targeted Indodax's hot wallet, which is a cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the internet and used for frequent transactions.
LiteSpeed Cache Vulnerability Exposes 6 Million WordPress Sites to Takeover Attacks: A Critical Security Flaw
A critical severity vulnerability has been discovered in LiteSpeed Cache, a popular caching plugin used by over 6 million WordPress sites. The flaw, tracked as ...
Russian Military Hackers Linked to Critical Infrastructure Attacks: A Deep Dive into GRU Unit 29155
GRU Unit 29155: A Growing Threat to Global Security
This Week In Cybersecurity: 02nd September to 06th September, VK Data Leak Exposes 390 Million Users
VK Data Leak, Voldemort Malware Abusing Google Sheets, DICK’S Sporting Goods Cyberattack and more.
Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw in Progress LoadMaster: A 10/10 Severity Vulnerability
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7591, allows attackers to remotely execute commands on vulnerable devices, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on these products.
Avis Data Breach: Customer Data Stolen in Attack on Business Application
Car Rental Giant Avis Suffers Data Breach, Exposing Customer Information
Ransomware Attacks Continue to Take a Major Toll on Critical Infrastructure Organizations
Ransomware attacks targeting critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations have reached alarming heights, with costs soaring to unprecedented levels. A new report from Sophos reveals a ...
Clearview AI Fined €30.5 Million for Unlawful Data Collection
Dutch Data Protection Authority Takes Action Against Clearview AI Facial Recognition Company
VK Data Leak Exposes 390 Million Users: HikkI-Chan Strikes Again
HikkI-Chan Claims Responsibility for VK Data Breach
North Korean Hackers Target Job Seekers with Fake FreeConference App: Contagious Interview Campaign
North Korean threat actors, known for their sophisticated cyberattacks, have been targeting job seekers with a fake Windows video conferencing application disguised as FreeConference.com.
What is a DDoS Attack – A Complete Guide
This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of DDoS attacks, their mechanisms, common types, and effective mitigation strategies, empowering enterprise businesses to safeguard their online ...
Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million for Security Failures Leading to Breaches
Security Camera Vendor Faces FTC Action for Lax Security Practices
CBIZ Discloses Data Breach Affecting Nearly 36,000 Individuals
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services (CBIZ), a leading provider of financial, benefits, and insurance services, has disclosed a data breach that impacted nearly 36,000 individuals
TfL Cyberattack: Transport for London Under Attack
Transport for London (TfL), the city's transportation authority, is currently investigating an ongoing cyberattack. While the attack is ongoing, TfL has assured the public that ...
This Week in Cybersecurity: 26th August to 30th August, BlackSuit Ransomware Stole Data
BlackSuit Ransomware disrupts software vendor, Cyberattack on airport, nonprofit and government websites, credit union customers impacted by data breach.
DICK’S Sporting Goods Cyberattack Shuts Down Email and Locks Employee Accounts
A Major Data Breach Impacts the Retail Giant DICK'S Sporting Goods in a Cyberattack
North Korean Hackers Exploit Chrome Zero-Day to Deploy Rootkit
North Korean hackers have successfully exploited a recently patched Google Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) to deploy the FudModule rootkit.