- Russians deleted one of Ukraine's most restricted registers in recent cyberattack, Ukrainian official says 2024-12-22 09:09 Ukrainska Pravda Stock Photo: Getty Images Denys Maliuska, former Ukrainian Justice Minister, has explained that the deletion of Ukrainian registers by the Russians in a cyberattack was not a significant problem, as backups were available and data will be recovered soon. …
- Nigel Boyce: WA man demands answers after Perth lawyers lose USB with confidential details in data breach 2024-12-22 07:40 The West Australian
- Fake Google Calendar invites are the newest phishing trend Thanks to header spoofing, bad actors are now able to send out fake Google Calendar invites that will fool the average user. The invites appear to be from legitimate entities, and are used to… 2024-12-22 03:51 Notebook Check Image source: AI-generated Thanks to header spoofing, bad actors are now able to send out fake Google Calendar invites that will fool the average user. The invites appear to be from legitimate entities, and are used to steal users' personal information …
- Ascension Health Hacked – Ransomware Attack Compromised 5.6 Million Patients Data 2024-12-22 01:13 Cyber Security News Ascension Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, has reported a significant data security breach that could potentially affect around 5.6 million patient records, including patients and employees. The organization announced that …
- Americans to get $5,070 payments from ‘estate planning’ data breach settlement – and all you need is a receipt 2024-12-22 00:39 The U.S. Sun SELECT Americans can get thousands from a data breach settlement soon, so long as they have a receipt. The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was filed against law firm Marshall & Melhorn. 2 Certain Americans can get cash …
- Two arrested for posing as Delhi Jal Board officials, running phishing scam 2024-12-22 00:08 The Indian Express Two cyber fraudsters were arrested Saturday for allegedly orchestrating a phishing scam in which they impersonated officials from the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).Police said the accused, Deepak Kumar (22) and Pappu Ray (25), would exploit their victims by …
- Umerov answered whether the large-scale cyberattack affected the Defense Ministry's registers 2024-12-21 23:17 The Baltimore Chronicle 11 0 Photo – nv.ua As reported by “NBN” with a link on the Facebook profile of Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Kateryna Chernogorenko, the databases of the domestic defense department continue to operate normally, thanks to the coordinated actions of …
- U.S. Charges Developer Of LockBit For Billions In Ransomware Damages 2024-12-21 22:48 TechWorm The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday charged a dual Russian and Israeli national for his role as a software developer in the notorious LockBit ransomware group that targeted thousands of victims around the world, including hospitals. Rostislav …
- Ascension Says 5.6 Million People Were Affected In Medical Data Breach 2024-12-21 21:32 TechBullion Share Tweet Share Share Email Ascension, a hospital operator, informed Maine’s state attorney general on Friday that a ransomware attack earlier this year had impacted about 5.6 million people. TakeAway Points: Hospital operator Ascension told Maine’s …
- Sextortion gang busted, 11 arrested from Nuh 2024-12-21 19:35 The Times of India
- Fake parcel delivery texts are the fastest-growing phishing scam this holiday season – here’s how to avoid them" target="_self"… 2024-12-21 19:02 TechRadar Fake text message alerts claim to be from legitimate courier service URL requests personal or financial information to arrange redelivery If in doubt, go to the official website and enter your tracking number A new survey has revealed the fastest-growing …
- Columbus Police Arrest 18-Year-Old for Sextortion Involving Minor 2024-12-21 18:23 Shore News Network 3 COLUMBUS, OH – On December 19, 2024, Columbus SWAT officers arrested 18-year-old Thomas S. Herdman at his North Linden residence following an investigation led by the Columbus Police Exploited Children Unit and the Franklin County Internet Crimes Against …
- Illinois Department of Human Services privacy breach exposes more than 4,500 Social Security numbers 2024-12-21 18:00 WTVO - Illinois CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced Friday that it suffered a privacy breach earlier this year, which exposed the information of thousands of customers. According to the IDHS, the incident occurred on April 25 after an …
- Ascension health care cyberattack exposed data of 5.6 million people 2024-12-21 15:15 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin Nearly 5.6 million people were affected in the ransomware attack that hit Ascension in May, the national health system now says. Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that …
- India’s Rapido fixes data breach exposing user, driver info 2024-12-21 15:05 Tech in Asia
- Weekly Business News: Everything from the Rapido data breach to Vijay Mallya’s recent comments 2024-12-21 13:17 Techstory Rapido Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Startup Ecosystem A worrying development is that ride-hailing startup Rapido allegedly revealed its drivers’ and users’ personal information because of a security hole in a feedback form. The flaw, which was …
- LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Charged for Billions in Global Ransomware Damages 2024-12-21 12:44 The Hacker News A dual Russian and Israeli national has been charged in the United States for allegedly being the developer of the now-defunct LockBit ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation since its inception in or around 2019 through at least February 2024. Rostislav …
- Kaspersky Warns of Rising Crypto-Drainer Malware, Data Breach Ads on Dark Web 2024-12-21 12:01 Crowdfund Insider December 21, 2024 @ 6:56 am By Michael Wong Cybercriminal activity on the dark web surged in 2024, with significant growth in discussions around crypto-drainer malware and advertisements for corporate database breaches, according to Kaspersky’s latest …
- Fraud or Fallacy? Is Meezan Bank Covering Up a Data Breach? 2024-12-21 11:56 PhoneWorld For the past few days, social media has been abuzz with complaints from Meezan Bank customers about unauthorized transactions on their debit and credit cards. Several complaints have been circulating about the potential Meezan Bank data breach however, the …
- Case registered over cyberattack against Kerala HC judge Devan Ramachandran for directive on illegal boards 2024-12-21 11:55 The Hindu Justice Devan Ramachandran | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The Kochi Cybercrime police have registered a case based on a complaint of cyberattack against Kerala High Court judge Devan Ramachandran reportedly over his judgment directing the secretaries of …
- Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks 2024-12-21 11:51 Security Affairs Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks, pleading guilty to fraud charges in June. Romanian …
- Beware Feb. 3, 2025—Diabolic Ransomware Gang Issues New Attack Warning 2024-12-21 10:58 Forbes LockBit warn they will be back, on Feb. 3, 2025getty Update, Dec. 21, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 20, now includes news of criminal charges filed against the suspected developer of the LockBit ransomware by the U.S. Department of Justice. …
- Answers to your questions about the RIBridges cyber attack 2024-12-21 10:30 Providence Journal - Rhode Island
- Explaining: Russian cyberattack, Putin’s cynical statements, Slipak’s anniversary 2024-12-21 07:57 Ukrinform The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine. RUSSIAN CYBERATTACK On 19 December, Russia conducted a …
- Authorities Arrested LockBit Ransomware Developer & Team Core Member 2024-12-21 05:20 Cyber Security News U.S. authorities have unveiled charges against Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian-Israeli national, for his alleged role as a key developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel in August and is currently awaiting …
- Data Breach—240,000 Credit Union Members Exposed 2024-12-21 04:56 Forbes The data breach exposed social security numbers of credit union members. getty A recent data breach at SRP Federal Credit Union, based in South Carolina, has left over 240,000 members vulnerable to potential identity theft and financial fraud. Between Sept …
- Douglas County Data Breach 2024-12-21 04:12 Fox 21 - Minnesota SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Unauthorized access of HIPAA-protected information by county employee, largely flies under the radar. Six-months after the Douglas County Department of Health and Human Services determined an employee had accessed protected personal and …
- Kamloops mayor rebuked for privacy breach, not photo of sex act for speech 2024-12-21 02:32 iNFOnews Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson was stopped from using a series of photos he prepared for a speech at a business community gala in March 2024. Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce December 20, 2024 - 6:00 PM It was the image that …
- PS Logistics Announces Data Breach Stemming from February 2024 Cyberattack 2024-12-21 02:08 JD Supra On December 16, 2024, Carriage Purchaser, Inc., d/b/a PS Logistics (“PS Logistics”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s IT network. In this …
- Malaysia joins forces with FBI to tackle child exploitation and sextortion 2024-12-21 01:58 Malay Mail KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Malaysian authorities are intensifying efforts to combat cybercriminals exploiting advanced encryption technologies, particularly in online marketplaces trafficking child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This escalating threat has drawn …
- Wood County agencies continue investigating ransomware attack 2024-12-21 01:56 WTOL 11 - Ohio A cyberattack last week on the county's government network has some officials worried while others remain confident. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Third-party cyber consultants are continuing to investigate a ransomware attack on the Wood County government…
- Some IDHS Customer, Employee Data Compromised in Phishing Attack 2024-12-21 00:47 WLDS - Illinois By Jeremy Coumbes on December 20, 2024 at 5:16pm Several customers and a few employees of a major state agency were victims of a data breach earlier this year. The Illinois Department of Human Services announced today the agency experienced a privacy …
- US waits for extradition of Russian-Israeli national as part of LockBit Ransomware arrests 2024-12-21 00:36 The Jerusalem Post Russian-Israeli dual national Rostislav Panev is awaiting extradition to the United States from Israel for his role in the LockBit ransomware group, according to a Justice Department statement on Friday. Panev is wanted for his role in developing the …
- Developer of hospital-targeting ransomware faces charges 2024-12-20 23:56 Becker's Hospital Review A dual Russian-Israeli national has been charged in connection with the LockBit ransomware group, which has targeted thousands of victims worldwide, including hospitals. Rostislav Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel in August and is awaiting extradition to …
- Unfunded and unenforced environmental laws, cyber attack fallout, and more 2024-12-20 23:48 The Public's Radio - Rhode Island A week after the state announced a massive security breach at Rhode Island’s online portal for health and public benefit programs, a lot of questions remain about who’s responsible and what happens next. We’ll hear from Jim Langevin, the head of the …
- Practical Strategies for Guarding Against the New cShell DDoS Linux Malware 2024-12-20 22:58 Linux Security Linux security admins must be wary of an emerging and dangerous threat: the cShell DDoS bot malware. Recently discovered by researchers at ASEC, this sophisticated bot uses Go programming language-based code known as cShell to exploit weak passwords and …
- MTN Penalized N15 Million for Privacy Breach 2024-12-20 22:56 The News Chronicle The Court of Appeal in Abuja ruled against MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, ordering the company to pay N15 million for invading a customer’s privacy through repeated unsolicited messages and callertunes. The judgment followed a legal battle initiated …
- Romanian Sentenced to 20 Years for NetWalker Ransomware 2024-12-20 22:34 Bank Information Security - New Jersey Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Ransomware Daniel Hulea Orchestrated Attacks Targeting Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • December 20, 2024 Image: Shutterstock A U.S. federal court sentenced a Romanian man to 20 …
- US charges Israeli-Russian for involvement in notorious ransomware group 2024-12-20 22:29 The Times of Israel WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States has charged a Russian-Israeli dual citizen over alleged involvement with the Lockbit ransomware group, the US Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday. Rostislav Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel in …
- Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates faces cyberattack 2024-12-20 22:25 Becker's ASC Review Lakewood, Colo.-based Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates has faced a cyberattack impacting more than 366,000 patients, according to a Dec. 20 report from The HIPAA Journal. In November, the practice began warning patients of the breach, which was …
- Third member of LockBit ransomware gang has been arrested 2024-12-20 22:22 Yahoo News - United Kingdom U.S. prosecutors in New Jersey on Friday publicly announced charges against Rostislav Panev, 51, a dual Russian-Israeli national accused of being a key developer in the LockBit ransomware gang. Panev is currently in Israeli custody and faces extradition to …
- Ascension Notifying 5.6 Million Affected by Ransomware Hack 2024-12-20 22:03 Bank Information Security - New Jersey Breach Notification , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Healthcare Missouri-Based Hospital Chain Initially Reported That Attack Affected Only 500 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 20, 2024 Missouri-based Ascension says nearly 5.6 …
- Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Raises Concerns Over Dharani Portal's Data Breach, Promises New Land Records Act 2024-12-20 21:56 The Hans India Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed deep concern over the breach of sensitive land records through the Dharani portal, a platform introduced by the previous government. He revealed that the highly confidential land-related information of …
- Nearly 6 million people were impacted by ransomware attack on Ascension Health 2024-12-20 21:21 The Record Catholic healthcare giant Ascension Health has warned almost 6 million people that their information was accessed by hackers in a ransomware attack against the organization earlier this year. In breach notification documents filed with regulators, …
- Eastern Washington University alerts community to data breach affecting former employees 2024-12-20 20:56 Fox 28 - Washington State CHENEY, Wash. – Eastern Washington University is alerting former student employees and temporary employees about a data security breach that affects records dating back to 1997. Earlier this month EWU found that an unauthorized individual accessed records …
- LockBit Admins Tease a New Ransomware Version 2024-12-20 20:41 Infosecurity Magazine The LockBit ransomware group could be making a comeback after months of struggling to maintain its criminal activity following its takedown in February 2024. On December 19, LockBitSupp, the persona allegedly run by the ransom-as-s-service (RaaS) group …
- Ukraine's Security Service Probes GRU-Linked Cyber-Attack on State Registers 2024-12-20 20:41 Infosecurity Magazine Ukraine's state registers, operated by the Ministry of Justice, have suffered their largest cyber-attack, with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) opening a criminal investigation into the incident, which it has attributed to Russia. The SSU has …
- LockBit Ransomware Developer Arrested in Israel 2024-12-20 20:33 Dark Reading NEWS BRIEF A newly unsealed criminal complaint by US law enforcement shows they have been working to dismantle the LockBit ransomware-as-a-service group for several years, including a previously undisclosed arrest of one of the operation's lead …
- Kitchener, Ont. man makes brief court appearance in data breach extradition case 2024-12-20 20:19 CTV News A Kitchener, Ont. man, accused of being the mastermind behind a massive data breach, made another brief court appearance on Friday. Connor Moucka, 25, remains in custody at Maplehurst Correctional Centre and appeared via video. According to a U.S. court …
- US charges Russian-Israeli dual national tied to Lockbit ransomware group 2024-12-20 20:14 Channel News Asia WASHINGTON : The United States has charged a Russian-Israeli dual citizen over alleged involvement with the Lockbit ransomware group, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement on Friday. Rostislav Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel in August and is …