Security News

Ascension healthcare takes systems offline after cyberattack
2024-05-08 21:28

Ascension, one of the largest private healthcare systems in the United States, has taken some of its systems offline to investigate what it describes as a "Cyber security event." As a major U.S. nonprofit health system, Ascension operates 140 hospitals and 40 senior care facilities across 19 states and the District of Columbia.

DocGo discloses cyberattack after hackers steal patient health data
2024-05-07 22:20

Mobile medical care firm DocGo confirmed it suffered a cyberattack after threat actors breached its systems and stole patient health data. DocGo is a healthcare provider that offers mobile health services, ambulance services, and remote monitoring for patients in thirty US states and across the United Kingdom.

China-Linked Hackers Suspected in ArcaneDoor Cyberattacks Targeting Network Devices
2024-05-06 13:47

The recently uncovered cyber espionage campaign targeting perimeter network devices from several vendors, including Cisco, may have been the work of China-linked actors, according to new...

It Costs How Much?!? The Financial Pitfalls of Cyberattacks on SMBs
2024-05-06 11:00

Cybercriminals are vipers. They’re like snakes in the grass, hiding behind their keyboards, waiting to strike. And if you're a small- and medium-sized business (SMB), your organization is the...

NATO and EU condemn Russia's cyberattacks against Germany, Czechia
2024-05-03 15:47

NATO and the European Union, with international partners, formally condemned a long-term cyber espionage campaign against European countries conducted by the Russian threat group APT28. Germany said on Friday that the Russian threat group was behind an attack against the Executive Committee of the Social Democratic Party, compromising many email accounts using a Microsoft Outlook zero-day bug.

London Drugs pharmacy chain closes stores after cyberattack
2024-04-29 17:13

Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has closed all its retail stores to contain what it described as a "Cybersecurity incident." "On April 28, 2024, London Drugs discovered that it was the victim of a cybersecurity incident. Out of an abundance of caution, London Drugs is closing all stores across Western Canada until further notice," London Drugs said in a statement.

AI is creating a new generation of cyberattacks
2024-04-29 04:00

Most businesses see offensive AI fast becoming a standard tool for cybercriminals, with 93% of security leaders expecting to face daily AI-driven attacks, according to Netacea. The research, "Cyber security in the age of offensive AI", surveyed security leaders in the UK and US about their experience with AI as a tool in cybersecurity.

Ukraine Targeted in Cyberattack Exploiting 7-Year-Old Microsoft Office Flaw
2024-04-27 12:47

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a targeted operation against Ukraine that has been found leveraging a nearly seven-year-old flaw in Microsoft Office to deliver Cobalt Strike on...

US govt sanctions Iranians linked to government cyberattacks
2024-04-23 18:40

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned four Iranian nationals for their involvement in cyberattacks against the U.S. government, defense contractors, and private companies. Entities at least 50% owned by blocked persons are also subject to freeze, and transactions involving their assets are prohibited without OFAC authorization, while financial institutions and other organizations dealing with sanctioned individuals and companies also risk exposure to sanctions or enforcement actions.

Unmasking the True Cost of Cyberattacks: Beyond Ransom and Recovery
2024-04-23 10:22

Cybersecurity breaches can be devastating for both individuals and businesses alike. While many people tend to focus on understanding how and why they were targeted by such breaches, there's a...