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The Cyber Centre Releases Report on Cyber Threats Targeting Major International Sporting Events
A ransomware attack has hit the division of Virginia’s state government that handles IT for agencies and commissions within the Virginia legislature.
A Division of Virginia’s State Government Hit by Ransomware
A ransomware attack has hit the division of Virginia’s state government that handles IT for agencies and commissions within the Virginia legislature.
Food Importer Atalanta Corporation’s Current and Former Employee Data Compromised in Ransomware Attack
Imported foods outfit Atalanta has admitted that it suffered a data breach involving employees’ personal information as the result of a ransomware attack in July 2021.
Businesses Face Payroll, Scheduling Woes After Ransomware Attack on Kronos
HR management company Ultimate Kronos Group has been hit by a ransomware attack that could have devastating ongoing repercussions.
Pro Wrestling Tees Discloses Data Breach After Credit Cards Stolen
Pro Wrestling Tees has disclosed a data breach incident that has resulted in the compromise of the financial details of tens of thousands of its customers.
Marketing Firm RR Donnelly Has Confirmed That Threat Actors Stole Data in a December Cyberattack
Marketing company RR Donnelly has disclosed that they had data stolen in a December cyberattack attributed to ransomware.
Strategic Benefits Advisors Reports a Breach that Exposed Personal Information for 58,000 People
Strategic Benefits Advisors sent breach notification letters to more than 58,000 people to inform them of the exposure which the company says was limited to full names and Social Security numbers.
Washington State City Loses more than $280,000 of Public Funds in Phishing Scam
The City of Tenino, Washington is down $280,309 in public funds according to the Washington State Auditor’s Office after a city employee fell for a phishing message that launched a business email compromise scam.
Shutterfly Services Disrupted by Ransomware Attack Demanding Millions of Dollars as Ransom
Shutterfly has been hit with a Conti ransomware attack that allegedly encrypted over 4,000 devices and 120 VMware ESXi servers.
2 Public Wastewater Facilities Hit By Ransomware Attack
Cyber criminals continue to victimize government infrastructure targets as hackers recently deployed consecutive ransomware attacks on two public wastewater plants in Maine.
Florida Credit Union "Taking All Appropriate Steps" After Possible Ransomware Attack
With an ongoing cyber incident investigation underway, Florida’s Envision Credit Union has let media sources know they are currently “experiencing technical difficulties on certain systems” after a potential ransomware attack
Cyberattack Leaves Library With System-Wide Technical Outages
A cyber attack left the Boston Public Library (BPL) with significant system-wide technical outages including disruptions to its online library services. The BPL has an extensive network of twenty-five branches, serving almost 4 million visitors annually and millions more online making it the third-largest public library in the United States.
Nokia Subsidiary has 250 GB OF Data Stolen As Systems Encrypted By Ransomware
A US-based Nokia subsidiary, SAC Wireless, announced a data breach after their networks had been penetrated by the Conti ransomware gang. Over 250 GB of data were stolen while ransomware encrypted their systems before being detected.
1.4 Million Patients Warned of Data Breach Following Ransomware Attack
The healthcare network of St. Joseph’s/Candler (SJ/C) recently reported a ransomware incident that took place as early as December 2020. While the breach is presumed to have occurred late last year, the hospital system’s IT staff uncovered the intrusion on June 17, 2021.
$1.8B Venture Capital Firm Hit By Ransomware
Multiple databases belonging to global consulting giant, Accenture, have been listed for sale on the LockBit ransomware gang’s dark web site. LockBit is claiming to have 6 terabytes worth of Accenture’s data which they are requesting a ransom of $50 million for its return. Media outlets are showing conflicting reports, some speculating this may have been the result of an inside job.
Ransomware Disables Entertainment Company’s IT Systems
Canadian cinematic motion tech manufacturer, D-Box, is left to recover after a Ransomware attack left their IT network disabled last month. Electronic Data stored on the organization’s network was encrypted by malware and affected most of the company’s systems.
2.4 Million Affected in 3rd Largest Healthcare Breach of 2021
After suffering an apparent Ransomware attack, a US based chain of affiliated dermatology clinics notified 2.4 million patients, employees and clinicians of a data breach. The data breach is now listed as the third-largest healthcare breach of 2021.
Law Firm With High-Profile Client List Hit by Ransomware Attack
After suffering from a Ransomware attack in February 2021, Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, a law firm with dozens of high-profile Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies on their client list, recently announced a data breach.
Guess Announces Data Breach After Ransomware Attack
Dark web researchers have uncovered around 200 GB of leaked data from retail fashion brand, Guess. While the company has not disclosed many details, Guess has admitted that cyber criminals gained access to their network in February 2021.
$70M Ransom Requested: Largest Ever Ransomware Attack Affects Thousands of Businesses
Thousands of businesses have been compromised in what appears to be the single biggest global ransomware attack on record.