Security News

Fighting off cyberattacks? Make sure user credentials aren’t compromised
2023-10-17 14:02

We'll explore why password reuse is such a huge problem and discuss the best way to mitigate the risks associated with compromised passwords. The Password Reuse Problem and How to Mitigate It. The problem of reusing passwords is massive and one of the biggest ways cybercriminals can hack into multiple accounts associated with a single user.

CERT-UA Reports: 11 Ukrainian Telecom Providers Hit by Cyberattacks
2023-10-17 05:46

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed that threat actors "interfered" with at least 11 telecommunication service providers in the country between May and September...

Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations affect patient care
2023-10-17 03:30

The average total cost of a cyberattack experienced by healthcare organizations was $4.99 million, a 13% increase from the previous year. Among the organizations that suffered the four most common types of attacks-cloud compromise, ransomware, supply chain, and BEC - an average of 66% reported disruption to patient care.

New PEAPOD Cyberattack Campaign Targeting Women Political Leaders
2023-10-13 14:31

European Union military personnel and political leaders working on gender equality initiatives have emerged as the target of a new campaign that delivers an updated version of RomCom RAT called...

US construction giant unearths concrete evidence of cyberattack
2023-10-12 10:55

For years it seemed as though the construction industry was "Immune" to security attacks, according to a research paper [PDF] by the Association of General Construction of America in 2021. Why? "Threat actors know that the construction industry is in some areas behind in data security and privacy initiatives. This is in large part because this industry, to date, avoided heavy regulation in data security and privacy laws. The limited regulation and guidance in the construction industry may have contributed to less focus on cyber security than in other industries."

Simpson Manufacturing shuts down IT systems after cyberattack
2023-10-11 13:55

Simpson Manufacturing disclosed via a SEC 8-K filing a cybersecurity incident that has caused disruptions in its operations, which are expected to continue. [...]

Lyca Mobile investigates customer data leak after cyberattack
2023-10-05 15:01

Lyca Mobile has released a statement about an unexpected disruption on its network caused by a cyberattack that may have also compromised customer data.In response to the situation and to determine the impact on customer data, Lyca Mobile says it has launched an urgent investigation that involves third-party IT experts.

Sony investigates cyberattack as hackers fight over who's responsible
2023-09-26 19:07

Sony says that it is investigating allegations of a cyberattack this week as different hackers have stepped up to claim responsibility for the purported hack. "We have successfully all of Sony systems," read a note posted on RansomedVC's onion leak site.

Government of Bermuda links cyberattack to Russian hackers
2023-09-22 17:30

The Government of British Overseas Territory Bermuda has linked a cyberattack affecting all its departments' IT systems since Thursday to hackers based out of Russia. "The public is advised that the Government Is currently experiencing internet/email and phone service interruptions. All Departments are impacted," the Bermuda Government said.

The Clorox Company admits cyberattack causing 'widescale disruption'
2023-09-19 12:15

The Clorox Company, makers of bleach and other household cleaning products, doesn't expect operations to return to normal until near month end as it combs over "Widescale disruption to operations" caused by cyber baddies. In the latest update to the SEC [PDF], the company said it "Began manual ordering and processing procedures shortly thereafter at a reduced rate of operations. The company is operating at a lower rate of order processing and has recently begun to experience an elevated level of consumer product availability issues."