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Hacking a company as a way of seeking employment is still a crime
The following are two reports on one criminal case. The first is from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: A Kansas City, Mo., man has pleaded guilty for hacking into the computer system at an area nonprofit. Nicholas Michael Kloster, 32, admitted during his plea that he caused reckless damage to a protected computer owned by an […]
Scattered Spider has added North American airline and transportation organizations to their target list
Defending Against UNC3944: Cybercrime Hardening Guidance from the Frontlines UNC3944, which overlaps with public reporting on Scattered Spider, is a financially-motivated threat actor characterized by its persistent use of social engineering and brazen communications with victims. In early operations, UNC3944 largely targeted telecommunications-related organizations to support SIM swap operations. However, after shifting to ransomware and […]
Ransomware attack contributed to patient’s death
The BBC reports: The death of one person has been linked to a ransomware attack on NHS blood services at London hospitals and GP surgeries last June. King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that one patient had “died unexpectedly” during the cyber attack on 3 June 2024, which disrupted more than 10,000 appointments. A […]
Hawaiian Airlines hit with ‘cybersecurity’ incident
USA Today reports: A week after WestJet Airlines was hacked, Hawaiian Airlines reported being hit with a “cybersecurity event” Thursday that has affected some of its IT systems. A notice has been posted on the websites of both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, which acquired the Hawaii-based carrier last year. “Our highest priority is the safety and security of our […]
Patients Allege Home Delivery Pharmacy Failed Timely Notification of Data Breach
Pharmacy Times reports: In January 2021, a nationwide mail-order pharmacy located in Massachusetts experienced a data breach. The pharmacy discovered the breach in May 2021 and investigated to determine its scope. Personally identifiable information (PII), including names and Social Security numbers for more than 75,000 customers, was breached. In February 2022, 9 months after the […]
U.S. seeks extradition of notorious hacker “Intelbroker” from France
When French law enforcement announced the arrest of four individuals alleged to be part of ShinyHunters, they also noted that a fifth individual, a British national known as “IntelBroker,” was arrested in France in February and detained. Hours later, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that Intelbroker, whose real […]
France announces arrest of ShinyHunters members
Multiple French news outlets are reporting that four men in their 20’s, alleged to be members of the ShinyHunters hacking group, have been arrested. Their real names have not been released publicly, but their online monikers were “ShinyHunters,” “Noct,” “Depressed,” and “Hollow.” French law enforcement has not issued any official statement confirming any arrests or […]
New York State Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity, Sanctions, and Virtual Currency Following Escalation of Iran Conflict
From Covington and Burling: Read more at Inside Privacy.