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ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack
2024-02-29 12:41

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that targeted Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, causing disruption to the Change Healthcare platform and affecting pharmacy transactions across the US. ALPHV/BlackCat is back. 3000+ source code files for Change Healthcare solutions.

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora says data was stolen in a cyberattack
2024-02-28 00:37

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora says they suffered a cyberattack where threat actors stole data from corporate IT systems.Cencora, previously known as AmerisourceBergen, specializes in pharmaceutical services, providing drug distribution and solutions for doctor's offices, pharmacies, and animal healthcare.

ALPHV/BlackCat responsible for Change Healthcare cyberattack
2024-02-26 20:40

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is reportedly responsible for the massive Change Healthcare cyberattack that has disrupted pharmacies across the US since last week. The Register has not independently confirmed that ALPHV was involved in the intrusion.

Steel giant ThyssenKrupp confirms cyberattack on automotive division
2024-02-26 17:03

Steel giant ThyssenKrupp confirms that hackers breached systems in its Automotive division last week, forcing them to shut down IT systems as part of its response and containment effort. ThyssenKrupp AG is one of the world's largest steel producers, employing over 100,000 personnel and having an annual revenue of over $44.4 billion.

Cyberattack downs pharmacies across America
2024-02-22 21:13

Prescription orders hit after IT supplier Change Healthcare pulls plug on systems IT provider Change Healthcare has confirmed it shut down some of its systems following a cyberattack, disrupting...

US govt shares cyberattack defense tips for water utilities
2024-02-21 18:39

CISA, the FBI, and the Environmental Protection Agency shared a list of defense measures U.S. water utilities should implement to better defend their systems against cyberattacks. The fact sheet they published today outlines the top eight actions U.S. Water and Wastewater Systems sector organizations can take to reduce cyberattack risks and boost their resilience against malicious activity.

Battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack
2024-02-15 12:11

German battery manufacturer Varta was forced to shut down its IT systems and stop production as a result of a cyberattack.The cyberattack occurred on Monday night and affected five of the company's production plants and the administration.

German battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack
2024-02-14 17:02

Battery maker VARTA AG announced yesterday that it was targeted by a cyberattack that forced it to shut down IT systems, causing production to stop at its plants.VARTA is a German manufacturer of batteries for the automotive, consumer, and industrial sectors, partially owned by Energizer Holdings.

Southern Water cyberattack expected to hit hundreds of thousands of customers
2024-02-14 12:38

UK utilities giant Southern Water admits between 5 and 10 percent of its customers have had their data stolen during a January cyberattack. In a letter sent to customers already, seen by El Reg, Southern Water said names, dates of birth, national insurance numbers, bank account numbers, sort codes, and payment reference numbers may have been stolen.

Prudential Financial breached in data theft cyberattack
2024-02-13 22:35

Prudential Financial has disclosed that its network was breached last week, with the attackers stealing employee and contractor data before being blocked from compromised systems one day later. "As of the date of this Report, we believe that the threat actor, who we suspect to be a cybercrime group, accessed Company administrative and user data from certain information technology systems and a small percentage of Company user accounts associated with employees and contractors," Prudential said.