BlackSuit Ransomware disrupts software vendor, Cyberattack on airport, nonprofit and government websites, credit union customers impacted by data breach.
BlackSuit Ransomware Exposes Data of 950,000 Individuals in Software Vendor Breach
The BlackSuit ransomware group hacked into Young Consulting’s network on April 10th and extracted personal information of 954,177 individuals over 3 days before triggering data encryption. Stolen details included names, SSNs, dates of birth and insurance claim information from compromised databases. BlackSuit is known for aggressive extortion demands and has reportedly earned over $500 million from attacks. Read more
Connecticut Nonprofit Pays $1 Million Ransom After Sophisticated Cyberattack
The ARRL suffered a coordinated ransomware infection on May 15th affecting Windows, Linux desktops and cloud systems. After negotiations, they paid the $1 million ransom for decryption tools as recovery experts said speaking publicly could endanger the situation. ARRL now provides credit monitoring and formed an IT committee to harden security following a unique attack classified as organized crime. Read more
Sea-Tac Airport Hit by Cyberattack, Disrupting Services and Websites
Sea-Tac airport and the Port of Seattle endured a cyberattack on August 25th compromising networks. The incident took down digital displays, check-in, baggage handling and caused thousands of misrouted luggage. Flight delays stemmed from manually issued boarding passes at affected common-use gates. Federal probes aim to identity culpable parties as operations faced airport-wide disruption. Read more
Patelco Credit Union Suffers Ransomware Data Breach, Affecting 726,000 Customers
On May 23rd, the RansomHub group infiltrated Patelco’s systems, later stealing information of over 726k members on June 29th. Affected parties received credit protection through Experian as analysts spotlighted the vulnerability of unencrypted networks. Patelco closed customer services for two weeks while offering scam warnings after RansomHub publicized stolen names, IDs and financials. Read more
French Government Websites Under Siege Following Telegram CEO Arrest
Key French ministry websites suffered waves of DDOS floods in response to Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest on charges including fraud and money laundering. His detention in France sparked online outrage and concerns worldwide from investors like Elon Musk. The cyberattacks test the tensions between authorities imposing censorship and advocates for free expression online. Read more
