Cyber Security

Washington National Insurance and Bankers Life, subsidiaries of the CNO Financial Group, have reported a significant data breach after falling victim to SIM-swapping hackers in November 2023. The breach has potentially compromised the personal information of thousands of individuals. SIM-swapping attacks involve fraudsters manipulating customer support at a cellphone operator to gain control of someone...

A ransomware attack has crippled healthcare operations in at least 21 hospitals across Romania, impacting their ability to manage medical activity and patient data through the Hipocrate Information System (HIS). The attack, which occurred over the weekend, encrypted the system's database, rendering it offline. The Romanian Ministry of Health confirmed the cyber incident, stating that...

Dozens of environments and hundreds of individual user accounts have fallen victim to an ongoing campaign aimed at compromising Microsoft Azure corporate clouds. The attackers, while appearing opportunistic, showcase a high level of sophistication through tailored phishing attempts and a diverse range of post-compromise activities. The campaign, which has been active since at least November,...

The Australian government has initiated unparalleled sanctions against a Russian individual allegedly responsible for orchestrating the country's largest data breach at insurer Medibank. The cyberattack, occurring in November 2022, led to the compromise of sensitive medical records belonging to approximately 10 million individuals, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Described as Australia's 'most devastating' cyberattack...

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) has announced the discontinuation of its standalone alcohol delivery service, Drizly, as part of the company's broader strategy to streamline services and concentrate efforts on its primary platform, Uber Eats. The integration of Drizly into Uber Eats comes after Uber's acquisition of Drizly in February 2021 for approximately $1.1...

Nikki Holland, former director of investigations at the National Crime Agency (NCA), faced dismissal for "misconduct" following a severe information security breach. The incident involved Holland transmitting sensitive NCA information through personal email and WhatsApp, according to reports. Holland, who led high-profile criminal investigations, including the Operation Venetic probe into organized crime's use of EncroChat...

In a recent development, pharmaceutical giant Alkem Laboratories acknowledged a cybersecurity incident resulting in a fraudulent transfer of Rs 52 crore from one of its subsidiaries. While the company asserts that the impact is limited to this specific incident, the breach underscores concerns regarding cyber vulnerabilities within India's pharmaceutical sector. Alkem confirmed that fraudulent actors...

A cyberattack targeting Ukraine's Kyivstar, traced back to Russian hackers operating within the system since at least May of the previous year, has caused severe disruptions, signaling a significant warning about cyber threats, according to Illia Vitiuk, head of Ukraine's Security Service's cybersecurity division. The attack, culminating in a near-destruction of vital infrastructure, resulted in...

The aftermath of the cyber security incident at Liberty Hospital, initiated on Dec. 18, sheds light on the profound impact these events have on healthcare systems, now affecting the livelihoods of some hospital staff. Reports from staff members to KCTV5 reveal financial strain and work-related challenges following reduced hours and the depletion of paid time...

A cyberattack targeting Gallery Systems, a crucial software provider utilized by numerous museums, has caused widespread disruptions in online collection displays and sensitive information management. The attack, identified on December 28, rendered computers running Gallery Systems' software inoperable due to encryption, impacting institutions such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Rubin Museum of...

Following a cyber attack in October 2023, the online portal for accessing Kansas district court cases is now operational, marking its return after a prolonged outage. The attack, which incapacitated the system since October 12, 2023, disrupted public access to court records both within the court premises and remotely. Furthermore, it caused setbacks in ongoing...

Orange's Spanish division faced a cyber attack on Wednesday, impacting an undisclosed number of clients and restricting their access to specific websites, a company representative disclosed. The breach targeted Orange's IP network coordination center, predominantly addressed and neutralized by the company, stated the spokesperson for Orange, Spain's second-largest telecommunications provider. The incident prompted a response from...

Google has reached an agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit worth $5 billion, alleging the tech giant of tracking user activity despite their use of 'incognito' mode in the Chrome browser, as reported by Reuters. Initiated in 2020, the lawsuit claimed that Google continued gathering detailed information on users' website visits and online behavior through...

Norton Healthcare, a prominent healthcare system based in Louisville, Kentucky, disclosed a significant data breach following a ransomware attack on May 9, 2023. The breach exposed personal information of patients, employees, and dependents, triggering a comprehensive investigation aided by a leading forensic security provider and the involvement of federal law enforcement. The breach impacted network...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently added two critical vulnerabilities affecting the widely-used data analytics tool Qlik Sense to its list of exploited bugs, setting a deadline of December 28 for federal civilian agencies to address these issues. Identified as CVE-2023-41265 and CVE-2023-41266, these vulnerabilities were uncovered in Qlik Sense during the summer....