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Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Canadian Hospitals

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Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Canadian Hospitals 07/11/2023 at 15:02 By Ionut Arghire Five Canadian hospitals have confirmed a ransomware attack as data allegedly stolen from them was posted online. The post Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Canadian Hospitals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense

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Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense 07/11/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security The number of ransomware attacks (successful and unsuccessful) has doubled over the past two years, from 43 on average in 2021 to 86 in 2023, according to Akamai. Security organizations have responded to the recent rise in ransomware attacks by implementing

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American Airlines Pilot Union Recovering After Ransomware Attack

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American Airlines Pilot Union Recovering After Ransomware Attack 06/11/2023 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire The Allied Pilots Association is restoring its systems after a file-encrypting ransomware attack. The post American Airlines Pilot Union Recovering After Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions

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Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions 03/11/2023 at 08:07 By Help Net Security The rate of data encryption following a ransomware attack in healthcare was the highest in the last three years, according to Sophos. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in sophistication Among those organizations surveyed, cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75%

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Attackers exploiting Apache ActiveMQ flaw to deliver ransomware (CVE-2023-46604)

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Attackers exploiting Apache ActiveMQ flaw to deliver ransomware (CVE-2023-46604) 02/11/2023 at 17:01 By Zeljka Zorz Ransomware-wielding attackers are trying to break into servers running outdated versions of Apache ActiveMQ by exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604). “Beginning Friday, October 27, Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) identified suspected exploitation of Apache ActiveMQ CVE-2023-46604 in two

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Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable

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Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable 01/11/2023 at 09:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is soaring, as

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Ransomware attacks set to break records in 2023

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Ransomware attacks set to break records in 2023 01/11/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks continue at a record-breaking pace, with Q3 2023 global ransomware attack frequency up 11% over Q2 and 95% year-over-year (YoY), according to Corvus Insurance. In its Q2 2023 Global Ransomware Report, Corvus noted a significant resurgence in global

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks 31/10/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in healthcare and

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Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims

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Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims 30/10/2023 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen large amounts of data from aerospace giant Boeing. The post Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966)

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Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966) 30/10/2023 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, a critical information disclosure vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway devices, is being massively exploited by threat actors. According to security researcher Kevin Beaumont’s cybersecurity industry sources, one ransomware group has already distributed a Python script to automate the

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The dangers of dual ransomware attacks

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The dangers of dual ransomware attacks 30/10/2023 at 09:32 By Help Net Security At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await companies that fall victim to ransomware and fail

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Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans

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Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans 30/10/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security More than one-third of companies still do not have a well-rounded, holistic ransomware strategy in place, according to Zerto. Immediate recovery crucial for businesses’ survival The survey also found that companies are reevaluating their data protection and cyber resilience

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SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence

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SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence 27/10/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents soar Spikes in incidents such as ransomware payments and IoT malware attacks indicate that this year

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Kansas Court System Down Nearly 2 Weeks in ‘Security Incident’ That Has Hallmarks of Ransomware

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Kansas Court System Down Nearly 2 Weeks in ‘Security Incident’ That Has Hallmarks of Ransomware 26/10/2023 at 19:32 By Associated Press Kansas is calling a massive computer outage that’s kept most of the state’s courts offline for 2 weeks a “security incident” and experts say it’s likely ransomware. The post Kansas Court System Down Nearly

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Key Learnings from “Big Game” Ransomware Campaigns

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Key Learnings from “Big Game” Ransomware Campaigns 26/10/2023 at 19:32 By Marc Solomon There are key steps every organization should take to leverage threat and event data across the lifecycle of a cyber incident. The post Key Learnings from “Big Game” Ransomware Campaigns appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko Confirms Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

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Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko Confirms Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack 26/10/2023 at 17:46 By Eduard Kovacs Japanese watchmaking giant Seiko has confirmed that personal information was stolen in a recent ransomware attack. The post Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko Confirms Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo

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Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo 26/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Q3 of 2023 continued an ongoing surge in ransomware activity, according to GuidePoint Security. GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed a nearly 15% increase in ransomware activity since Q2 due to an increased number of ransomware groups, including 10

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Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions

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Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions 25/10/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Many CISOs may believe their cybersecurity defenses are robust enough to repel any attack, but there are critical misconceptions they may be harboring. In this Help Net Security video, Kevin Kirkwood, Deputy CISO at LogRhythm, stresses that one of the most significant pitfalls

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Bracing for AI-enabled ransomware and cyber extortion attacks

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Bracing for AI-enabled ransomware and cyber extortion attacks 24/10/2023 at 07:37 By Help Net Security AI has been the shiniest thing in tech since at least November 2022, when ChatGPT was made available to the masses and unveiled the transformative potential of large language models for all the world to see. As businesses scramble to

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Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen

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Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen 21/10/2023 at 00:46 By Ryan Naraine Okta warns that hackers broke into its support case management system and stole sensitive data that can be used to impersonate valid users. The post Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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