Data Breach News, News, Vulnerabilities
December 10, 2024
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US sanctions Chinese firm for hacking firewalls in ransomware attacks; $10 million reward for information

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Silence and one of its employees for their involvement in a series of Ragnarok ransomware attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure companies and many other victims worldwide in April 2020. BleepingComputer reports: According to the Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Sichuan Silence is a […]

Data Breach News, Healthcare, News
December 10, 2024
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HealthAlliance of Hudson Valley Pays $550,000 to NYS; Failed to Address a Known Cybersecurity Vulnerability

New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced another data security enforcement settlement yesterday. HIPAA Journal writes: A New York healthcare provider that experienced a breach of the personal and protected health information of 242,641 New Yorkers has been ordered to pay a financial penalty of $550,000 and take steps to strengthen its data security […]

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December 08, 2024
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Croatia’s Port of Rijeka hacked by 8Base Ransomware Group

Security Affairs reports that the ransomware group known as “8Base” claims to have attacked Croatia’s Port of Rijeka and to have stolen data. The CEO of the port, Duško Grabovac, told news outlet Novi list that despite threats actors stole some data, the incident had no impact on the operations at the post and that they will […]

Data Breach News
December 06, 2024
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Chemonics discloses months-long breach affecting more than 263,000 people

SC Media reports that Chemonics International, a major contractor for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided notice of a months-long breach that began in May 2023. The unauthorized intrusion and data access reportedly affected 263,136 people. The intrusion was first detected on December 15, 2023, but the intrusion was not successfully terminated […]

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December 05, 2024
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Deloitte UK Hacked – Brain Cipher Group Claim to Have Stolen 1 TB of Data

GBHackers reports that threat actors known as Brain Cipher have claimed to have breached Deloitte UK and exfiltrated over 1 terabyte of sensitive data. According to statements released by Brain Cipher, they have exploited critical weaknesses within Deloitte UK’s cybersecurity infrastructure. The group has promised to unveil detailed information regarding the breach Read more at […]

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December 03, 2024
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Russian Hackers Use Game-Changing Wi-Fi Hacking Technique to Breach US Networks

If you’re old enough to remember when neighbors “borrowed” your wi-fi or cable connection so they didn’t have to pay for services, then you may appreciate the “nearest neighbor” attack as part of cyberwar. Kyiv Post reports: Russian military spies have employed an innovative technique using neighboring Wi-Fi systems to breach secure networks in an […]

Commentaries and Analyses, Cyberattack, Data Breach News, News
December 02, 2024
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Vodka maker Stoli Group files for bankruptcy protection in U.S., cyberattack contributing to woes

CBS reports that the owner of Stoli brand vodka and Kentucky Owl bourbon has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Stoli Group (USA) “is experiencing financial difficulties,” according to the court filing.  The firm claims it has assets estimated between $100 million and $500 million, and liabilities between $50 million and $100 million. The company’s […]

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November 30, 2024
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T-Mobile Shares More Information on China-Linked Cyberattack

Security +Week reports that T-Mobile has shared additional information on a cyberattack believed to have been conducted by the China-linked threat group Salt Typhoon. T-Mobile’s Chief Security Officer, Jeff Simon, on Wednesday shared additional information in an attempt to clear up what the company described as “misleading media reports”.  “Many reports claim these bad actors […]