Cyber incidents
Major ransomware attack reveals data from Swiss football hooligansCybersecurity at Risk: A disturbing look at the dark web's exploding black marketThe article talks about a major ransomware attack that exposed sensitive data of alleged Swiss hooligans on the dark web. The stolen data ended up on the black market, becoming attractive prey for hackers and cybercriminals. The authorities are investigating to understand how the event could have occurred...
Massive data breach: 11 million HCA Healthcare patients affectedThe personal information of millions of patients is at risk following a cyber attack targeting healthcare giant, HCA HealthcareHCA Healthcare has reported a data breach where personal information of roughly 11 million patients was stolen. This did not include any medical, payment, or sensitive data. The information was reportedly taken from an external storage location used for email formatting. Despite the breach, HCA's operations...
Razer in the target of hackers: new alleged data theftGaming firm faces another potential data leak: hacker demands $100,000 in Monero cryptocurrencyA member of a specialist forum claimed to have hacked popular gaming company Razer and stolen significant data. The alleged hacker demanded a $100,000 ransom in Monero cryptocurrency. This comes a year after a security incident where Razer's unencrypted customer database was discovered, though no sensitive...
Ransomware Clop affects the main global legal companies: the risk is massive data theftLinked to Clop, attackers exploited MOVEit software vulnerabilities, strike during Memorial Day holidayTrecenti società globali, tra cui le tre più grandi ditte legali americane, sono state colpite dal gruppo di hacker noto con il nome Clop, attraverso una vulnerabilità nel software MOVEit, utilizzato per il trasferimento di file. L'attacco, avvenuto nel weekend del Memorial Day, potrebbe aver messo a...
Impact of LockBit's cyber attack on Nagoya cargo port: a detailed analysisLockBit 3.0, the new threat in cybersecurity: the details of the recent attack on the port of NagoyaThe Nagoya cargo port, crucial to logistics operations of major auto manufacturers like Toyota, was recently hit by a cyberattack. Russian-speaking hacking group, Lockbit, demanded a ransom, resulting in considerable disruption and delays. This version of LockBit, 3.0, introduces a bug-hunting platform...
Charming Kitten: the evolution of cyber-attacks and new digital security threatsGorjolEcho and NokNok: the new cyber-espionage tools of the well-known Iranian groupThe US think tank was recently targeted by an Iranian cyber-espionage group, Charming Kitten, using a macOS PowerShell malware named GorjolEcho. This was distributed via a password-protected archive shared via Dropbox, designed to exfiltrate information from the infected system. A subsequent infection,...
JumpCloud responds promptly to a cybersecurity incidentRepercussions of the incident and protective measures implemented by the JumpCloudJumpCloud, a cloud-based identity solutions provider, experienced a cybersecurity incident impacting some clients. In response, the company reset the API keys of affected customers, breaking some features temporarily. JumpCloud is offering support and resources to help customers manage the API key reset....
Massive data breach at Pepsi Bottling Ventures: 28,000 individuals at riskA sophisticated cyber attack compromised the personal, financial and health information of thousands of employees and contractorsPepsi Bottling Ventures, an independent bottler, experienced a significant data breach impacting 28,000+ individuals. The breach exposed personal, financial, and health records, triggering an enterprise-wide password reset and increased network security measures. The company alerted those affected to...
Ransomware hits the Luigi Vanvitelli hospital: ACN at workThe national cybersecurity agency mobilizes to restore the systems of the Neapolitan hospital, the target of a cyber attackThe Luigi Vanvitelli hospital in Naples, Italy suffered a ransomware attack in early July, prompting the National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) to deploy a specialist team for damage assessment and system restoration. With healthcare being the fifth most cyber-attacked sector, ACN Director General Bruno...
Electric vehicle charging stations: new target for hackersAs the electric car industry grows, new challenges emerge: the safety of charging stations becomes a pressing issueThe increase in electric vehicle usage is causing new security issues, notably hacking of charging stations. Cybersecurity experts warn these hacks could access personal data or manipulate the power supply, causing grid instabilities. Responsibility for security lies primarily with station manufacturers,...