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Data Breaches Digest - Week 30 2021
Welcome to this week's Data Breaches Digest, a catalogue of links concerning Data Breaches and Cyber Security that were published on the Internet during the period between 26th July and 1st August 2021.29th July
Cyberattacks on the rise: How to protect your business
28th July
API attack traffic has grown at triple the rate of overall API traffic
Apple patches zero-day vulnerability in iOS, iPadOS and macOS
Aussie businesses taking almost a year to contain data breaches
Average organization targeted by over 700 social engineering attacks each year
Batesville School District blocks ransomware attack
Biden: Major cyber attack could lead to a 'real shooting war'
Biden: Severe cyberattacks could escalate to 'real shooting war'
Biden Signs Memo to Defend Industrial Controls From Hackers
Biden Warns Cyberattacks Against US Could Spark a ‘Real Shooting War’
BlackMatter & Haron: Evil Ransomware Newborns or Rebirths
Calgary’s parking authority exposed drivers’ personal data and tickets
Chinese Hackers Implant PlugX Variant on Compromised MS Exchange Servers
Colonial Pipeline Hinted at Critical Infrastructure Threat
Confidence redefined: The cybersecurity industry needs a reboot
Consumers are increasingly concerned about online security and imminent attacks
Cost of data breach hits record high during pandemic: IBM report
Cost of data breaches in Canada hit new record in 2021
Critical Microsoft Hyper-V bug could haunt orgs for a long time
Critical pipelines report over 220 cyber incidents since May TSA directive
D-BOX Recovering From Ransomware Attack, But 1Q Financial Results Deferred
Dark web ads offering access to corporate networks increase sevenfold
Data Breach Costs Have Broken Records During Coronavirus Pandemic
Data breach costs hit record high due to pandemic
Data privacy in the era of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts
East Sussex council continues to battle 'sustained' cyber-attack
Ecuador's Health Ministry Asks Prosecutors to Investigate Data Breach of 1.5 Million Patients
Enterprise data breach cost reached record high during COVID-19 pandemic
European survey reveals Ireland is seeing the biggest increase in cybersecurity attacks
Exposing the latest cloud threats affecting enterprises
FBI reveals top targeted vulnerabilities of the last two years
FBI To Congress: Banning Ransomware Payouts Could Backfire
Get patching: US, UK, and Australia issue joint advisory on top 30 exploited vulnerabilities
Gloucestershire businesses lost £370,000 to cyber fraud in the last year
Google: Android apps must provide privacy information by April 2022
Google Play Protect fails Android security tests once more
Hackers Posed as Aerobics Instructors for Years to Target Aerospace Employees
Haron and BlackMatter are the latest groups to crash the ransomware party
How cybercriminals are targeting the Olympics
How Iranian Actors Targeted Aerospace Defense Contractor Through a Fake Social Media Persona
How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business
How security leaders can build emotionally intelligent cybersecurity teams
How the Dark Web enables access to corporate networks
IT staffers receive an average of 40 targeted phishing attacks in a year
It’s never too late to plan for a ransomware attack
Kaspersky Research Shows Scammers Target Those Looking to Watch Tokyo Olympics
Latest HP cybersecurity threat report reveals hackers sharing computer vision tools to supercharge capabilities
Microsoft adds Safe Links phishing protection to Microsoft Teams
Milanote workplace collaboration app used for phishing attacks
Minimising the impact of REvil delivered via Kaseya servers
New bugs could let attackers hijack Zimbra server
New RaaS Called ‘BlackMatter’ Emerges to Fill the Gap Left by REvil and DarkSide
NHS Test and Trace told man details of positive 'contact' in 'shocking data breach'
No More Ransom Saves Victims Almost €1B Over 5 Years
Northern Ireland's COVID certification service suspended after data leak
Number of hacking tools increasing as cyber criminals become more organized
One IBM i Shop’s Close Call With Ransomware
Phishing victims turn to class-action lawsuits against banks
Radiology practice assembles skilled team to strengthen cybersecurity after data breach
Ransomware – three questions to ask your cybersecurity teams
Ransomware demands in H1 2021 leap nearly threefold
Ransomware has already cost victims $45 million in 2021
Ransomware In Asia-Pacific: How To Prepare
Ransomware payments make for bad business: Here's what actually works!
Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
REvil returns, but under another name
Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Robust Cybersecurity Solutions for Maritime Transportation
Rs 16.5 cr average cost of data breach for an Indian firm
Russian-Speaking Forum ‘RAMP’ Fostering New RaaS Launches and Affiliates
Santander will not block your account: The scam to steal your bank account
Second TSA Security Directive Issued to Pipeline Operators to Reinforce Cybersecurity
Sophos uncovers malware targeting Discord
Studies show cybersecurity skills gap is widening as the cost of breaches rises
The most common cybersecurity mistakes doctors make
The Rise of Cybercrimes in India
The State of Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity
These hackers built an elaborate online profile to fool their targets into downloading malware
Three easy ways to reduce cyber risk
Too Big To Fail: Recent Cybersecurity Incidents Highlight Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Top 5 Benefits of Cloud Infrastructure Security
Top internet scams from the last 3 months, that you should look out for
Trending cybercrimes and the big impact of lesser-known breaches
Turning the tide on surging account takeovers in the media industry
UBEL is the New Oscorp — Android Credential Stealing Malware Active in the Wild
UC San Diego Health announces data breach
UK Reports £5.7m In Cyber Crime Financial Loss So Far This Year - With One Third Coming From Businesses
University of California, San Diego Health victim of phishing resulting in data breach
Urgent: Why you need to update all your iPhones, iPads, and Macs right now
Viruses, Malware, or Spyware: What's More Dangerous?
Weaponised operational tech to harm or kill humans: Gartner
What Does It Take to Be Secure with Multi-Factor Authentication?
What is Malware? How to Prevent & the Different Types
What is secretive ‘spyware’ Pegasus, and what can it do?
What’s in Your Trash? Cyber Lawsuit Blames Trash Company for Data Breach
Where does the SME fit into a supply chain attack?
Your phone is watching you: Why NSO Group’s spyware is such a big threat to democracy
27th July
3 Key Cybersecurity Threats Affecting Remote Workers Returning to the Office
36% of organizations suffered a serious cloud security data leak or a breach in the past year
66% of applications in the utilities sector have at least one exploitable security vulnerability per year
Accounting firms warn clients about ransomware attacks
After ransomware attack: Anhalt-Bitterfeld asks the Bundeswehr for help
Alleged Clubhouse Database Containing 3.8 Billion Phone Numbers Is On Sale On The Dark Web
Apple Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Day in iOS, MacOS
Apple Releases Urgent 0-Day Bug Patch for Mac, iPhone and iPad Devices
Average time to fix high severity vulnerabilities grows from 197 days to 246 days in 6 months
Biden Administration Wants to Require Businesses to Disclose Ransomware Attacks
Biden officials pledge to confront cybersecurity challenges head-on
Can Critical Infrastructure Companies Prevent Ransomware Attacks?
CISOs operating blind, with limited visibility and control
Consumer attitudes towards various digital identity authentication methods
Crisis communications for a hostile cyber landscape
Cybercrime and hacking by hostile states demands a 'Digital Geneva Convention' – Stewart McDonald MP and Alyn Smith MP
Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated
Cybercriminals may target 2020 Tokyo Olympics, FBI warns
Cybersecurity: 4 ways cybercriminals can try to extort you and how to stay safe
Data Breach at UC San Diego Health: Some Employee Email Accounts Impacted
Data Protection: What Tools Are Available To Enhance Security?
DVLA issue scam warning to UK drivers over hoax messages
Fight against ransomware: New website to get help faster marks five years of ‘No More Ransom' initiative that helped over six million victims recover their data
Hackers are increasingly targeting Discord to spread malware, warns Sophos
Hackers Turning to 'Exotic' Programming Languages for Malware Development
Hackers Use Discord For Spreading Malware - 14,000 Malware URLs Reported
Hackers using Discord to spread malware
Half of vulnerabilities Singapore government finds via bounties, disclosures are valid
Health related patient data emerges on the dark web
Healthcare data breaches in 2021 up by 185% from last year
How Network Segmentation Can Protect Supply Chains from Ransomware Attacks
How to create a positive and effective cybersecurity environment instead of a shame culture
How to prevent corporate credentials ending up on the dark web
HP finds 75% of threats were delivered by email in first six months of 2021
Imaging Company Reports Data Breach
India: How the student data breach leaves minors vulnerable to several threats
iPhone Facing Hacking Threat With Major Security Risk: Update Now to Prevent Data Breach!
Ireland: AIB customers hit by new realistic text scam that accesses your bank account details
Is Japan ready to face mounting cyber threats during the Olympics?
Kaseya recovers data stolen in ransomware attack with mysterious decryption tool
LemonDuck Shows Malware Can Evolve, Putting Linux and Microsoft at Risk
LockBit ransomware automates Windows domain encryption via group policies
Majority of employees take cybersecurity shortcuts, despite knowing risks
Malware developers turn to 'exotic' programming languages to thwart researchers
Microsoft Teams: Here comes new protection against phishing attacks
Microsoft Teams is getting better phishing protection
Microsoft warns of credential-stealing NTLM relay attacks against Windows domain controllers
Microsoft warns of PetitPotam attack taking over Windows domains
Monero Bug May Have Exposed the Privacy of Transactions for a Small Number of Users
More than one in three organizations say that they are experiencing more cyberattacks
Nation-state hackers undeterred by US ‘naming and shaming’
New Bug Could Let Attackers Hijack Zimbra Server by Sending Malicious Email
No More Ransom Saves Victims Nearly €1 Over 5 Years
Old crypto malware makes come back, hits Windows, Linux devices
Patient Receipts With PHI Stolen, Recovered From Doctor’s Office
Persistent Cyberattacks Put Hospitals' Finances at Risk
Philippines: Security Bank users claim phishing losses totaling more than P5.7 Million
Phishing Used to Get PII, not Just Ransomware
Port operator declares force majeure after ransomware hit
'Praying Mantis' threat actor targeting Windows internet-facing servers with malware
Ransomware attack on Grass Valley
Rhode Island Woman Pleads Guilty to Phishing Scheme
Saudi Cybersecurity Experts’ Take On Clubhouse Data Breach Reports
Several Bugs Found in 3 Open-Source Software Used by Several Businesses
Tech support scams among top phishing attacks
The City of Thessaloniki in Greece is Being Extorted by the ‘Grief’ Ransomware Group
The Cyber Apocalypse Never Came. Here’s What We Got Instead
The number of attacks on US networks using ransomware viruses has increased by 300%
The risk of insecure protocols in business environments
Three Zero-Day Bugs Plague Kaseya Unitrends Backup Servers
Time to update your iPhone as Apple fixes 'actively exploited' zero day flaw
Tokyo Olympics hit by cyberattack a week after FBI warning
Turning the tide on surging account takeovers in the media industry
UC San Diego Health discloses data breach after phishing attack
UCSD Health data breach
Unknown number of British Columbians' personal information for sale online after health company extorted
Update Your Apple Device Now to Plug a Critical and Actively-Exploited Zero-Day
What have insurers learned after the JBS cyberattack?
What Is Identity Theft and How Can You Prevent It?
What Is Ransomware and How Can It Hurt an Organization?
Why remote working leaves us vulnerable to cyber-attacks
Zimbra Server Bugs Could Lead to Email Plundering
26th July
Australia: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent
Avoid sophisticated phishing attacks by slowing down, getting trained
AvosLocker Ransomware Gang Recruiting Affiliates, Partners
Babuk Ransomware Gang Ransomed, New Forum Stuffed With Porn
Calls To Ban Crypto Make Headlines, But They Ignore Reality
Can your organisation survive the ransomware onslaught?
Check Point reports 93% surge in smart ransomware attacks over past year
Clubhouse denies allegation of data breach that claimed to leak 3.8 million phone numbers on dark web
Clubhouse Denies Allegations That Claimed 3.8 Billion Phone Numbers Available on Dark Web
Connecticut Expands Data Breach Notification Law, Changes Effective October 1, 2021
Coveware: Median ransomware payment down 40% in Q2 2021
Criminals target Discord to spread malware
Critical Infrastructure Companies Rise To Meet Cyber Threat
Crypto-ransomware connection draws U.S. Senate scrutiny
Cybercriminals launch targeted phishing attacks against Microsoft 365 users
Data-localization policies are spreading rapidly around the world
DDoS protection major concern for Middle East service providers
Deepfakes: Microsoft and others in Big Tech are working to bring authenticity to videos, photos
Disrupting Ransomware by Disrupting Bitcoin
Double Encryption: When Ransomware Recovery Gets Complicated
Everything You Should Know About the HIPAA Enforcement Rule
Express MRI Notifies Patients of Data Breach
Five 'must dos' for small business to increase cyber resilience
'Freeze your credit report': Cybersecurity expert advises after DEO security data breach
‘Holy moly!’: Inside Texas' fight against a ransomware hack
How to develop a skilled cybersecurity team
How to empower and prepare the next generation of cyber professionals
How to Mitigate Microsoft Windows 10, 11 SeriousSAM Vulnerability
How to protect against social engineering attacks
Ignore API security at your peril
Jefferson Health hacked as cyber criminals seize info on cancer patients. Temple hospital hacked, too
Kaseya denies paying hackers for decryption key after ransomware attack
Kaseya Obtains Decryptor Key for REvil Ransomware Victims
Kaseya Receives Decryptor After Ransomware Attack
Kaseya Says It Didn’t Pay a Ransom To Hackers
Malware Makers Using ‘Exotic’ Programming Languages
Microsoft: Here's how to shield your Windows servers against this credential stealing attack
Microsoft brings Safe Links phishing protection feature to Teams
Microsoft Rushes Fix for ‘PetitPotam’ Attack PoC
Microsoft Warns of LemonDuck Malware Targeting Windows and Linux Systems
MosaicLoader, the new malware is being promoted through search engine ads, designed to lure users looking for cracked software
New PetitPotam NTLM Relay Attack Lets Hackers Take Over Windows Domains
Nigeria: Expert urges data security against $6 trillion loss
No More Ransom celebrates success in helping 600k people recover from ransomware attacks
No More Ransom saves almost €1 billion in ransomware payments in 5 years
Potential phishing scam averted following Irish coronavirus certificate website typo
Ransomware: Here's how much victims have saved in ransom payments by using these free decryption tools
Ransomware Attack on New York Boarding School Exposes SSNs
Ransomware Insurance Claims Surge in Number and Value. The Problem Is Worsening
Reports ID trends to watch in cybersecurity
Researchers warn of unpatched Kaseya Unitrend backup vulnerabilities
‘Savory Spice’ Breached and Customer Credit Card Details Compromised
Should ransomware payments be banned?
Signal fixes bug that sent random images to wrong contacts
Sophos warns of Discord-borne malware
States Consider Legislation to Ban Ransomware Payments
Texas ransomware attack shows what can happen when whole towns are targeted
The knowledge gap around runtime security and the associated risks
The True Impact of Ransomware Attacks
The US House just passed a bill to incentivize cybersecurity planning for state and local government
Third Party Security Failure Caused 1 TB Data Breach at Saudi Aramco; Hackers Play Puzzle Games With Oil Giant
Tokyo 2020 hit by data breach
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Hit by Data Breach
Top consumer cybersecurity insights and takeaways from April to June 2021
Town of North Beach Reports All Normal after Early July Ransomware Attack
Twitter’s attempts to tighten security fall flat as Two Factor Authentication is not being adopted by users
U.S. Policy Can Slow Down Russia-Based Ransomware
Uber interfered with privacy of 1.2 million Australians
Uber slapped on wrist for massive data breach
US Senator Gary Peters Investigates Crypto and Ransomware, Introduces Legislation
Verifiable credentials are key to the future of online privacy
What is the future of cybersecurity? In-depth cyber space analysis
What to do after a ransomware attack
WhatsApp chief says government officials, US allies targeted by Pegasus spyware
Who us??? Kaseya says it hasn’t paid anybody for its ransomware decryption key
Why remote working leaves us vulnerable to cyber-attacks
Ransomware Operator Claims - Week 29 2021
Welcome to last week's ROC Report, an exclusive summary of Ransomware Operator's global victims that were claimed during the period between 19th July and 25th July 2021, kindly provided by our partners.
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