Data Protection Immutability in Cybersecurity: A Layer of Security Amidst Complexity and Misconceptions In modern security parlance, ‘immutable’ has three primary associations: immutable servers, immutable backup, and immutable data. Kevin TownsendAugust 8, 2024
Ransomware Ransomware in 2024: More Attacks, More Leaks, and Increased Sophistication The ransomware scourge is still growing and still successful for attackers, Rapid7’s Ransomware Radar Report 2024 shows. Kevin TownsendAugust 7, 2024
Ransomware Ransomware Attack Cost LoanDepot $27 Million LoanDepot reported expenses totaling nearly $27 million related to the ransomware attack that came to light in January 2024. Eduard KovacsAugust 7, 2024
Ransomware French Museum Network Hit by Ransomware Attack, but No Disruptions Are Reported at Olympic Events A ransomware attack targeted the central data systems of Paris’ Grand Palais and other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network. Associated PressAugust 6, 2024
Ransomware Fighting Back Against Multi-Staged Ransomware Attacks Crippling Businesses Modern ransomware attacks are multi-staged and highly targeted. First, attackers research the target organization and its employees. Stu SjouwermanAugust 6, 2024
Ransomware Ransomware Attack Cost Keytronic Over $17 Million Keytronic says the recent ransomware attack resulted in expenses and lost revenue totaling more than $17 million. Eduard KovacsAugust 5, 2024
Vulnerabilities Exploited Vulnerability Could Impact 20k Internet-Exposed VMware ESXi Instances Shadowserver has observed over 20,000 internet-accessible VMware ESXi instances impacted by an exploited vulnerability. Ionut ArghireAugust 1, 2024
Data Breaches Personal, Health Information Stolen From Pharma Giant Cencora Pharma giant Cencora has confirmed that personal and health information was stolen in a February 2024 cyberattack. Ionut ArghireAugust 1, 2024
Data Breaches Cost of Data Breach in 2024: $4.88 Million, Says Latest IBM Study The average cost of a data breach jumped to $4.88 million from $4.45 million in 2023, a 10% spike. Kevin TownsendJuly 31, 2024
Ransomware City of Columbus Says Data Compromised in Ransomware Attack The City of Columbus is investigating the scope of a data breach resulting from a thwarted ransomware attack. Ionut ArghireJuly 31, 2024
Ransomware Company Paid Record-Breaking $75 Million to Ransomware Group: Report Zscaler is aware of a company that paid a record-breaking $75 million ransom to the Dark Angels ransomware group. Eduard KovacsJuly 31, 2024
Ransomware Phone Lines Down in Multiple Courts Across California After Ransomware Attack Phone lines down in multiple courts across California after ransomware attack on state’s largest trial court in Los Angeles County. Associated PressJuly 25, 2024
Uncategorized Two Members of LockBit Ransomware Group Plead Guilty in US Court A Russian national and a dual Canadian and Russian national pleaded guilty in the US for roles in LockBit ransomware attacks. Ionut ArghireJuly 22, 2024
Ransomware Suspected Scattered Spider Member Arrested in UK UK authorities have arrested a 17-year-old suspected of being a member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang. Ionut ArghireJuly 22, 2024
Ransomware California Officials Say Largest Trial Court in US Victim of Ransomware Attack The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the US, has been the victim of a ransomware attack. Associated PressJuly 22, 2024
Data Breaches MediSecure Data Breach Impacts 12.9 Million Individuals The personal and health information of 12.9 million was stolen in a ransomware attack at Australian digital prescription services provider MediSecure. Ionut ArghireJuly 19, 2024
Ransomware Using Threat Intelligence to Predict Potential Ransomware Attacks The risk of suffering a ransomware attack is high and organizations must take proactive steps to protect themselves and minimize the impact of a... Marc SolomonJuly 18, 2024
Data Breaches MarineMax Notifying 123,000 of Data Breach Following Ransomware Attack Boat dealer MarineMax said the data breach caused by a recent ransomware attack impacts over 123,000 individuals. Eduard KovacsJuly 18, 2024
Ransomware Ransomware Attack Disrupts Bassett Furniture Manufacturing Facilities Furniture manufacturer Bassett Furniture was recently targeted in a ransomware attack that resulted in a shutdown of manufacturing facilities. Eduard KovacsJuly 17, 2024
Data Breaches Rite Aid Says Hack Impacts 2.2M People as Ransomware Gang Threatens to Leak Data Pharmacy chain Rite Aid says 2.2 million people are impacted by a recent data breach for which the RansomHub group has taken credit. Eduard KovacsJuly 17, 2024