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390,000 WordPress Accounts Hacked by MUT-1244 in Supply Chain Attack
Mitchell Langley
December 16, 2024
Over 390,000 WordPress credentials were stolen in a year-long supply chain attack by MUT-1244, compromising security researchers, penetration testers, and even other malicious actors. The ...
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 9th December to 13th December
Syed Arslan
December 13, 2024
Krispy Kreme Cyberattack Disrupts Online Orders, Impacts US Operations Krispy Kreme confirmed a cyberattack on November 29, 2024, disrupting its ...
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New IOCONTROL Malware Threatens Critical Infrastructure in Israel and the US
Mitchell Langley
December 13, 2024
Iranian-linked hackers are using the newly discovered IOCONTROL malware to target critical infrastructure in Israel and the US, compromising IoT devices and SCADA systems. The ...
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Byte Federal Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of 58,000 Users
Gabby Lee
December 13, 2024
A major Byte Federal data breach exposed the personal data of 58,000 users due to a GitLab vulnerability. The breach included sensitive information like names, ...
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AWS Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Customers: Stolen Credentials Found in Plain Sight
Mitchell Langley
December 12, 2024
A significant cyberattack exploited misconfigured AWS cloud instances, resulting in the theft of sensitive customer data, including credentials and API keys. The stolen information was ...
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EagleMsgSpy Spyware Used by Chinese Police
Gabby Lee
December 12, 2024
Researchers uncover EagleMsgSpy, a sophisticated Android spyware developed by Wuhan Chinasoft and used by Chinese law enforcement to steal sensitive data from mobile devices, including ...
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Data Breach Exposes 765,000 Senior Dating Website Users
Mitchell Langley
December 12, 2024
A significant data breach at Senior Dating, a platform for users aged 40+, exposed the personal details of 765,517 individuals. The exposed data included email ...
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Krispy Kreme Cyberattack Disrupts Online Orders, Impacts US Operations
Mitchell Langley
December 11, 2024
Krispy Kreme Cyberattack: A Detailed Look at the Incident On November 29th, 2024, Krispy Kreme, Inc., the renowned American multinational ...
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Artivion, Leading US Heart Surgery Device Maker, Crippled by Ransomware Attack
Gabby Lee
December 11, 2024
Artivion, a prominent heart surgery device manufacturer, suffered a ransomware attack on November 21st, causing operational disruptions and data theft. The incident involved file encryption ...
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Equifax Data Breach Settlement Update Payments, Eligibility, and Identity Theft Recovery
Mitchell Langley
December 11, 2024
The Equifax data breach settlement offers compensation and identity theft recovery services to affected individuals. Payments are expected in December 2024, with identity theft services ...
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Children’s Hospital Colorado Hit with $500,000 Fine for HIPAA Violation Following Data Breach
Mitchell Langley
December 10, 2024
Children's Hospital Colorado was fined $500,000 by HHS for HIPAA violations related to two data breaches in 2017 and 2020, impacting over 10,000 patients' protected ...
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Amergis Healthcare Staffing Data Breach: Compromised Email Accounts Expose Sensitive Consumer Information
Gabby Lee
December 10, 2024
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. announced a data breach stemming from compromised email accounts, potentially exposing sensitive consumer information. The breach led to data breach notification ...
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Electrica Cyberattack: Romanian Energy Giant Faces Ransomware Attack, Assures Customers of Safety
Mitchell Langley
December 10, 2024
Romanian energy provider Electrica is battling a ransomware cyberattack, disrupting customer interactions but assuring critical systems remain unaffected. Authorities are investigating.
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Data Breach Exposes 17,000 Hong Kong Residents’ Data; EMSD Violates Privacy Ordinance
Mitchell Langley
December 9, 2024
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data uncovered a data breach by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), exposing sensitive information of ...
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Atrium Health Data Breach Impacts 585,000 Patients
Gabby Lee
December 9, 2024
Atrium Health, a major healthcare provider, has disclosed a data security incident affecting 585,000 individuals. The cyberattack compromised sensitive personal information, raising concerns about patient ...
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Anna Jaques Hospital Ransomware Breach Exposes Data of 300K Patients
Mitchell Langley
December 9, 2024
Anna Jaques Hospital, a Massachusetts-based healthcare provider, suffered a ransomware attack in December 2023, resulting in the exposure of sensitive data for over 316,000 patients. ...
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 2nd December to 06th December
Mitchell Langley
December 6, 2024
Alder Hey Cyber Attack: Two More Hospitals Fall Victim A significant cyberattack has disrupted Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and two ...
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Chemonics 2023 Data Breach: 263,000 Individuals Affected
Gabby Lee
December 6, 2024
Major USAID contractor Chemonics suffered a 2023 data breach exposing the personal information of over 263,000 individuals, including Social Security numbers and biometric data.
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Black Basta Ransomware Breaches BT Conferencing
Mitchell Langley
December 6, 2024
BT Conferencing division was hit by a Black Basta ransomware attack, resulting in the immediate shutdown of affected servers. The attackers claim to have stolen ...
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Deloitte Hacked: Over 1TB Stolen in Cyberattack
Mitchell Langley
December 5, 2024
Deloitte UK faces a major alleged cyber incident, with the Brain Cipher ransomware gang claiming to have stolen over 1TB of data. The attack follows ...
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EncryptHub Ransomware and Infostealer Campaign Targets 618 Organizations Globally
Andrew Doyle
February 27, 2025
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Mitchell Langley
February 20, 2025
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Akira Ransomware Attack Targets Defunct Australian Media Company
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
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Mitchell Langley
January 29, 2025
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2nd Equifax Data Breach Settlement: Additional Pro Rata Payments Now Available
December 23, 2024
Equifax data breach settlement is distributing additional pro rata payments to eligible individuals. Claimants who received a verified email with instructions on how to redeem ...
Duke Energy Data Breach Exposes Customer Information: What You Need to Know
December 23, 2024
Duke Energy confirms a data breach exposing customer account numbers, birthdates, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers. Free credit monitoring is offered.
Meezan Bank Data Breach: Bank Compensates Victims, Highlights Third-Party Security Risks
December 23, 2024
Meezan Bank, a PCI-certified bank with EMV and 3D Secure compliant cards, clarifies its position on recent unauthorized transactions, attributing them to unsecured e-commerce activities. ...
Dark Angels Ransomware: Sophistication & High Stakes Attacks
December 23, 2024
Overview The Dark Angels ransomware group is a sophisticated and stealthy cybercrime operation known for its targeted attacks on large organizations. Unlike many other ransomware ...
Salt Typhoon: A Chinese APT at War with the US
December 23, 2024
Salt Typhoon is considered an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, reportedly operated by the Chinese government.
RansomHub Ransomware – A RaaS Syndicate
December 23, 2024
RansomHub operates as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), providing infrastructure and code to affiliates.
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December 20, 2024
Meta Fined $263.5m Over Data Breach in Europe Meta has been fined €263.5 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for GDPR violations linked to a ...
3AM Ransomware: A Deep Dive into the Latest Cyber Threat Targeting Enterprises
December 20, 2024
3AM Ransomware, a new and dangerous threat, is targeting enterprises globally. This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of its methods, impact, and crucial preventative ...
NBS Website Hack: Nigerian Government Faces Intensified Cyberattacks
December 19, 2024
Hackers Intensify Attacks on Nigerian Government Websites, Seizing NBS Platform The Nigerian government is facing a wave of intensified cyberattacks, with the recent compromise of ...
Cisco Data Leak: 2.9 Gigabytes of Source Code and Internal Documents Exposed
December 19, 2024
Cisco data leak exposed 2.9 gigabytes of source code, certificates, and internal documents due to a configuration error, not a system breach. Cisco responded swiftly, ...
Rhode Island’s RIBridges System Hit by Cyberattack After Repeated Cybersecurity Warnings
December 19, 2024
A cyberattack on Rhode Island's RIBridges public benefits system exposed the private data of potentially hundreds of thousands, following repeated warnings from state auditors about ...
4 Crucial Automation Use Cases for Enterprise Security Automation
December 19, 2024
Elevate your cybersecurity posture with Security Automation. Automate threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management to reduce risk and free up your security team. Learn ...
Meta Fined $263.5m Over Data Breach in Europe
December 18, 2024
Meta Faces $263.5 Million EU Fine for User Data Violations
Bitter Cyberespionage Group Leverages New MiyaRAT Malware to Target Turkish Defense Organizations
December 18, 2024
The Bitter cyberespionage group is targeting Turkish defense organizations with the new MiyaRAT malware, a sophisticated RAT with enhanced encryption and capabilities.
Namibia Ransomware Attack: Sensitive Data of Government Officials and Citizens Leaked
December 18, 2024
Namibia's Telecom Namibia suffered a major ransomware attack, leaking sensitive data of government officials and citizens. The hackers, Hunters International, released the data after a ...
FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Malware Attacks Targeting Web Cameras and DVRs
December 17, 2024
The FBI warns of widespread HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting vulnerable web cameras and DVRs, primarily Chinese-branded devices, exploiting known vulnerabilities and weak passwords. Urgent action ...
Texas Tech University Data Breach Exposes Data of 1.4 Million Patients
December 17, 2024
A cyberattack on the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center exposed the sensitive data of 1.4 million patients, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and ...
Nebraska AG Files Change Healthcare Lawsuit Following Devastating Data Breach
December 17, 2024
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Change Healthcare, alleging failures after a data breach exposed sensitive information of hundreds of thousands of ...
Cleo Data Theft: Clop Ransomware Gang Takes Credit for Attack
December 16, 2024
Clop ransomware group has confirmed its role in the recent Cleo data theft attacks, leveraging zero-day exploits in Cleo's file transfer platforms to steal sensitive ...
Rhode Island RIBridges Data Breach: Ransomware Attack Poses Imminent Data Leak Threat
December 16, 2024
Rhode Island RIBridges data breach: Hackers threaten to release sensitive data IMMINENTLY.