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 5th October and 11th October 2020.
11th October
Account Takeover Attack Research: Arctic Wolf Findings
BlackBerry uncovers hack-for-hire group Bahamut targeting governments, high-profile personalities
CISO’s are key to make companies security safe under COVID-19
Deepfake Voice Technology Iterates on Old Phishing Strategies
FIFA 21 warning: Don't fall for these common FIFA scams
Former NSA Head: Pandemic Increases Cyber Threats For Companies
Four areas where Nigeria may lose the cybersecurity battle
German tech giant Software AG hit by Clop ransomware attack
How Cybersecurity Leaders Can Understand the Value of Their Organization’s Security Solutions
Microsoft alerts Android users of new ransomware that could render smartphone useless
Microsoft sheds light on a new Android ransomware that pops up when users press the home button
National Guard cyber experts working to protect Washington state’s election security
Older people in West Mercia were scammed out of £140,000 last year
Over 90% of domains linked to Trump, Biden websites vulnerable to cyberattacks
Pandemic Displays Cyber Criminals’ Innovation and Malevolence, Europol Warns
Paying Ransomware Demands Could Lead to Federal Fines - for Victim and Insurer Alike
Permanent TSB issues warning to customers over cunning text message scam
Rare spy malware hits diplomats of NGOs from Asia, Europe
Researchers warn against a new malware toolset used for industrial espionage
Risk of serious data breach in New South Wales, union warns
Scammers exploit Covid to steal from stressed bank customers
‘Scareware’ pop-ups trick mobile users into clicking malware
The most common malicious email attachments infecting Windows
These are the top scams you need to be aware of
Why You Should Stop Using SMS Security Codes - Even On Apple iMessage
10th October
Android ransomware has picked up some ominous new tricks
Attacks by ‘ransomware’ soar in Spain due to teleworking
British student saves YouTube star Logan Paul from huge data breach on website
Capitec warns of new scam targetting customers
Children and parent info exposed in Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) data breach
Cyber criminals leave some Robinhood users with looted accounts
Cybersecurity firms fighting ever-smarter business email attacks
DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and Phishing Risks. What You Need to Know Now
Document-signing service Docsketch discloses security breach
Dr Lal PathLabs leaks millions of patients' sensitive data as part of major data breach
Experts push cybersecurity awareness amid COVID-19 concerns for small businesses
Greenwich Hospital: Some data exposed in Blackbaud breach
Greenwich Hospital Announces Blackbaud Breach
Hawaii: Potential data breach exposed in state’s travel exemption request system
Lessons for the Universal Health Services ransomware attack
Malware alert: Avoid this fake workers’ compensation phishing attack
Microsoft gave a big warning to Android phone users
Microsoft warns Android users about a new ransomware
Microsoft Warns Of Sophisticated Android Ransomware That Hijacks Your Home Button
Phishing emails are being sent out claiming to be from HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Prevention proves best protection against ransomware
Prime Day 2020 warning: Clicking on this e-mail 'from Amazon' could cost you ahead of sale
Private information spotted on dark web in fallout from Fairfax County schools cyberattack
Software AG: Clop Ransomware Attack Recovery Update
Software AG discloses ransomware attack
Software AG Hit by Clop Ransomware, Steals Data & Demands $20 Million
Tyler Technologies paid ransomware gang for decryption key
U.S. Cyber Command Behind Trickbot Tricks
U.S. government moves to regulate cryptocurrencies after Attorney General unveils enforcement framework
US Cyber Command attacks world's largest bot network of 1 million hijacked computers amid fears hackers plan to wreak havoc on the election
US Warns: Hackers Chaining Zerologon, Other Vulnerabilities
Verimatrix Reports a Data Breach
What to Do If You've Been Hacked
9th October
55 Apple vulnerabilities risked iCloud account takeover, data theft
A look at the mysterious world of Windows malware developers
Alarming Reports Of Cyber Threats Ahead Of Amazon Prime Day
Arming smart factories with the right tools to keep threats at bay
ATM cash-out: A rising threat requiring urgent attention
Attack Surface Monitoring: Two Ways to Detect Phishing Subdomains
Australia: Former Labor leader accuses Liberals of data leak
Clever new ransomware locks down your phone so you can’t get in
Community Health Systems (CHS) to pay $5M to 28 states to settle 2014 data breach
Community Health Systems (CHS) to pay $5M to 28 states to settle 2014 data breach
Critical Zerologon Flaw Exploited in TA505 Attacks
Crown Prosecution Service guilty of 1,500-plus data breaches in last 12 months
Cyber-attacks on Angolan Journalists Who Reported Government Corruption
Cyber teams are getting more involved in merger and acquisition (M&A)
Cyberattack Shuts Down Major Nationwide Hospital System
Dark web monitoring and how it can help protect online identities
Data exposed at Dr Lal PathLabs
Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Unknown hackers targeted the US Census Bureau network
DHS CISA Issue Warning About Emotet Malware
Document-signing service Docsketch discloses security breach
Don't Get Suckered by Phishing Scams About Trump's Health
Email Scammers Are Targeting B2B Firms In Today’s Work-From-Home Era
Enabling Off-Network Endpoint Protection: A Critical Part of Your Remote Worker Cybersecurity Strategy
eSewa data breached! A hacker releases nearly two dozen eSewa users’ details including passwords
Fake Azerbaijani website stealing money from Armenian charity brought down by Anonymous Greece
Five Ways To Secure A Work-From-Anywhere Environment
Former Medical Transcriptionist Accused of Trying to Extort Toronto Hospital Using Stolen Patient Data
Franklin warns residents of phishing scam after losing more than $500K
German tech giant Software AG down after ransomware attack
Google boosts malware protection for high-risk accounts
H&M Hit With €35 Million GDPR Fine for Profiling Private Lives of Employees
Hacker Opportunities Have Skyrocketed: Protect Yourself
Hackers eye their next targets, from schools to cars
Hackers Share Fairfax County Schools Employees' SSNs Online
Had Your Face Stolen Lately?
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month: OFAC and FinCEN Issue New Advisories on Ransomware Payments
Here are the questions Congress asks after a ransomware attack
Hospital Investigates Serious Patient Data Breach
How the enterprise can shut down cyber criminals and protect a remote staff
How Windows malware developers are selling their exploits to ransomware gangs and spies
Implications of the Chowbus data leak revealed
It’s never too early to teach your kids about cybersecurity
Kaspersky uncovers firmware bootkit malware
Largest cruise line operator Carnival confirms ransomware data theft
Magecart strikes website of school payments service Wisepay
Marketing Firm Spills Nearly Three Million Records
Massachusetts Public School District Cancels Online Classes after Alleged Cyberattack
Microsoft claims discovering most dangerous mobile Android ransomware
Microsoft warns of ‘continuously evolving’ Android ransomware
Morgan Stanley to Pay $60 Million Fine for 2016 Data Breach
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) denies reports of cyberattack on its systems
National Information Technology Board (NITB) Warns Users After Critical Vulnerabilities found in Web Browsers
Negligent data center shutdowns bring $60 million fine for Morgan Stanley
New APT targets industrial holdings
New Ransomware Campaign Targets Teachers Working Remotely
New US 'Cryptocurrency Enforcement Network' Takes Aim At Bitcoin Scammers
North American Governments Hit Hardest by Rise in Ransomware Attacks
OFAC’s New Ransomware Advisory
Opening the Conversation about Website Security
Parents Using School Payment Service Have Card Details Compromised
Paying or Facilitating Payment of Ransomware Demands May Result in Criminal and Civil Penalties From OFAC
Phishing Email Disguising as Google Info on Donald Trump's Health Downloads Malware
Phishing scam lures employees by teasing secrets of Trump COVID diagnosis
Phishing scheme targets Amazon shoppers
Protect Your Finances from “Cyberthieves”
Protecting Family Offices In Remote Working Age
PWC Survey Finds One in Five UK Workers Feel More Vulnerable to Cyber-Crime Since the Start of COVID-19
Ransomware and Viruses: Top differences you should know
Ransomware Attacks Increase by 50% in Q3
Ransomware gang now using critical Windows flaw in attacks
Ransomware makers are turning to outsourcing
Ransomware Protection Tips for Individuals and Businesses during Covid-19
Remote work can make a business tempting cyber prey. Here's what the experts recommend
REvil Ransomware Gang Deposits $1 Million for Recruitment on a Russian-Speaking Hacker Forum
Robinhood Users Vent Frustration After Some Accounts Were Hacked
‘Sam’s Club’ Accounts Targeted by Credential Stuffing Actors
Scamwatch: Fake Amazon Prime and My Health Record scam calls
Singapore, UN to cooperate on checklist for countries to implement cyber-security norms
So you thought your personal data was deleted? Not so fast
Software AG IT giant hit with $23 million ransom by Clop ransomware
Some Longmont NextLight customers’ service affected by Friday cyberattack
South Africa: SARS ‘Emergency Notification System’ - Latest scam targeting taxpayers
Taiwan's new eID a juicy target for Chinese hackers
Tennessee Health Data Management Firm Agrees to $2m Data Breach Settlement
The impact and cost of ransomware in 2020
This fiendish Android ransomware hijacks your home button
Truckers’ personal information exposed after Daseke ransomware attack
Tyngsborough Police Warn Residents about Common Scams During National Crime Prevention Month
University’s new spin-out will tackle the ransomware threat
US unveils enforcement framework to combat terrorist, criminal cryptocurrency activities
Waiting to strike: Hackers are 'sitting on' computers of small businesses
What 4 facilities did after ransomware attacks: Permanent closures, temporary service suspensions & more
Why are certain employees more likely to comply with information security policies than others?
Why cybersecurity needs to be a top priority for small businesses
Why Robust Email Verification Is The First Fraud Barrier For Consumer Onboarding
World's largest 'hack-for-hire' group is executing the most sophisticated phishing scams yet
You Only Have One Voice - Don't Let Hackers Steal It
8th October
5 Reasons CISOs Need Security Operations, Automation, And Orchestration (SOAR)
21% of UK Workers Feel More Vulnerable to Cybercrime During COVID-19
240+ Android apps caught showing out-of-context ads
A Cybersecurity Checklist For The New Norm
A Quarter of Canadian IT Decision Makers Report Coronavirus-Themed Cyberattacks During Pandemic
Amazon Prime Day Spurs Spike in Phishing, Fraud Attacks
Amid an Embarrassment of Riches, Ransom Gangs Increasingly Outsource Their Work
Android ransomware authors have a new trick to go with an old shakedown technique
Android Ransomware Has Picked Up Some Ominous New Tricks
Attorney General Morrisey announces settlement in hospital data breach
Boards Increase Investment in Cybersecurity in Face of Threats and Regulatory Fines
Buyers beware: Hackers poised to make Amazon Prime Day into a prime phishing day
Chowbus food delivery service suffers breach; trove of data stolen
CISA warns of resurgence of Emotet cyberattacks
Cisco security warning: Patch Webex Teams for Windows and surveillance camera now
Cloud misconfiguration continues to pose a huge threat
COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Slowed Down by a Ransomware Attack
Credential Stuffing Attacks on the Rise. What Can You Do?
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Under Fire Again After Data Breach Cases Jump 18%
Cyber threats to industrial enterprises increase due to pandemic
Cyberattack surge highlights Africa security risk
Cyberattacks never actually stop
Cyberattacks Up, But Companies (Mostly) Succeed in Securing Remote Workforce
Cybercrime Victims Are Not Calling the Police
Cybersecurity best practices for small to mid-sized businesses
Deepfakes: Novel trend or novel threat?
Donald Trump health information used to hide phishing campaign
Dr Lal PathLabs, one of India’s largest blood test labs, exposed patient data
Emotet Is Back and It’s Targeting Local and State Governments, CISA Warns
Emotet rated September’s ‘most popular’ malware
Europol: COVID-19 Causes Spike in Cybercrime
FBI Warns Teleworkers of the Risks of Using Hotel Wi-Fi Networks
Fighting the bot invasion: how to clean up your data and stop losing money
Financial Sector Suffers the Costliest DNS Attacks at $1.275 Million Per Attack
FINRA Warns Members of Scams Using Spoofed Domain
For only the second time, security researches found UEFI malware in the wild
Friendly Reminder: Beware of Phishing Emails
Garda warning issued over jury service scam
Getting your remote employees cyber-secure at home
Google adds password breach alerts to Chrome for Android, iOS
Government Woe as Education Department Fails GDPR Test
Hacker electronically steals several hundred thousand dollars in town funds in Franklin
Hacker-for-hire group targets activists
Hacker-for-Hire Group Watches Targets for About a Year Using Fake Social Media Accounts, Websites Before Attack
Hackers disguise malware attack as new details on Donald Trump’s COVID-19 illness
Hall County hit by ransomware attack
Hall County phone services restored after Wednesday ransomware attack, recovery work ongoing
Healthcare cybersecurity needs a dose of threat modeling
Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself From Increasingly Sophisticated Cybercriminals
HMCTS warning on email scams
Hospital network reports patient data breach
How CISOs Can Address Cybersecurity Challenges of COVID-19
How SMBs can better protect their data from cyberattacks
How to beef up cybersecurity in a remote work environment
How to Prevent and Respond to Ransomware
How to prevent cybercrime breaches
In the fight for cyber security, these sectors are slipping behind
IT Security: Find Profitability in a Service No One Wants to Use
Kaspersky Researchers Spot Russia-on-Russia Cyber-Espionage Campaign
Lancashire's over 55s are falling victim to cyber criminals
LemonDuck Crypto-Miner – a KingMiner Successor
More scoring, less boring: How companies can gamify security training
New CSC Research Finds Over 90% of Websites Linked to Donald Trump and Joe Biden Campaigns at Risk for Potential Redirection, Disinformation, and Data Theft
North Dakota Launches Statewide Cybersecurity Campaign
Number of corporate credentials exposed on the dark web increased by 429%
OldGremlin hacker group targets Russian companies with ransomware
One-fifth of organizations did not make cybersecurity a priority during the pandemic
One in five employees download commercially sensitive files onto personal devices
Only 27.9% of organizations able to maintain compliance with the PCI DSS
Pennsylvania Transit Agency Still Recovering from Cyberattack
Phishing emails are being sent out claiming to be from HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Phishing Emails Pose Biggest Cybersecurity Threat In Election
Polish Police Bust Super Hacking Group
Premera Blue Cross Settles with OCR for $6.85 Million for Breach of 10.4 Million Records
RainbowMix apps generate $150,000 in daily ad fraud profit
Ransomware: Cybercrime Public Enemy No. 1
Ransomware: It’s time to bring cybersecurity audits up to GDPR status
Researchers Find Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Cloud Service
Ryuk Ransomware Attack Disrupts Universal Healthcare Services Operations Resulting in Ambulance Diversions and Alleged Deaths
Safe manufacturing is smart manufacturing
Sam's Club customer accounts hacked in credential stuffing attacks
Securing mobile devices, apps, and users should be every CIO’s top priority
Sophisticated new Android malware marks the latest evolution of mobile ransomware
Stimulus check scam can steal your info — avoid this now
Targeted ransomware groups spotted in Southeast Asia
Telecom Corporate Accounts at Highest Risk for Cyber Attacks
Tesla accuses employee of Californian factory sabotage
The importance of cybersecurity for UK financial advisors
This is the partnership we need to fight global cybercrime
This stealthy hacker-for-hire group is using phishing, malicious apps and zero-day attacks against its victims
To protect endpoints, agencies must get their priorities straight
Trojan Malware Targets Trump Supporters
Trump-Themed Phishing Campaign Demonstrates Hacker Reflexes
Twitter Hack Spurred Copycats, But Other Businesses Don’t Have to Fall Prey
Types of Cyber Attacks: A Closer Look at Common Threats
US seizes Iranian government domains masked as legitimate news outlets
Verizon security report flags risks in card transactions
Vietnam remains malware hotspot
Warning: Smartphone malware can steal passwords, banking info from 226 apps
Waterbear malware used in attack wave against government agencies
What is phishing?
Why focusing only on Disaster Recovery is a ransomware disaster waiting to happen
Wisepay: School payments service hit by cyber-attack
World Economic Forum (WEF): Cyber-Attacks Remain Top Business Risk in the West
7th October
7 IT security best practices for organisations in the new normal
37% of remote employees have no security restrictions on corporate devices
Amazon and PayPal users at risk from new email scam tricking them into giving crooks access to payment details
An inside look at how ransomware groups go stealth
Ardonagh cyber breach – new report sheds light on breach
Biggest Healthcare Breaches of 2020 – The Top 10 and Why They Matter
Chowbus users say hundreds of thousands of customer emails, phone numbers exposed in data breach
CISA Warns of Emotet Attacks Against Government Agencies
Comcast cable remotes hacked to snoop on conversations
COVID-19 Exacerbated Existing Cybercrime Patterns, Europol Says
Covid-19 poses cyber risks and investors need to be cautious while managing online portfolios
Cyber Intelligence Suffers From 'Snobby' Isolationism, Focus on Rare Threats
Cyber-Espionage Group BAHAMUT Responsible for “Staggering” Number of Attacks
Data Management Pitfalls Of Online Learning
Decrypted: The major ransomware attack you probably didn’t hear about
Department of Justice (DOJ) tells public how to spot, avoid online banking scams
Emerging Cyber Threats and Their Unintended Consequences
Europol analyzes latest trends, cybercrime impact within the EU and beyond
Fake FINRA Survey Is a Phishing Scam, Regulator Warns BDs
Financial Services Sector Becomes Vulnerable to Ransomware
Google Calendar & Drive scams return, how to avoid getting caught
How Hybrid Learning is Changing K-12 Cybersecurity
How to Prepare for Cybersecurity Incidents and Enforcement Actions
Is 'Ransomware-as-a-Service' a symptom of innovation?
Java Ransomware (Literally): Not Even Your Coffee Maker Is Safe
Kaspersky spots customised UEFI firmware bootkit
Medical data of 150 Toronto hospital patients allegedly used to extort money from company
Microsoft adds consent phishing protection to Office 365
Mitigating the risk of cyberthreats in the era of COVID-19
National Information Technology Board (NITB) alerts public after critical vulnerabilities found in web browsers
New Valak Variant Makes “Most Wanted Malware” List for First Time
Not If But When: Cybercrime Targets Telework
Phishing emails lure victims with inside info on Trump's health
QNAP fixes critical flaws that could lead to device takeover
Raccine: A ransomware 'vaccine' with a few catches
Ransomware: Surge in attacks as hackers take advantage of organisations under pressure
Ransomware attacks in healthcare doubled in Q3
Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in past three months - Check Point
Ransomware gangs add DDoS to their arsenal to put pressure on victims
Remote Workers Keep IT Issues to Themselves
REvil cyber gang lodge $1 million BTC in a recruitment push
Scary new malware can survive even if you erase and reinstall Windows
Some employees more likely to adhere to information security policies than others
Study reveals 94% of global organisations suffered one or more business-impacting cyberattacks
Targeted ransomware groups such as Maze spotted in Southeast Asia
Tax debt scam sees 85 reports to Kent Police in one month
Ten days on and CMA CGM is still struggling to get all its systems back online
Tesla Fires Employee That Was Caught Sabotaging Fremont Factory
The 6 phishing sins
The AI Imperative: Today's SOC Teams Are Responsible For The Impossible
There's a contactless 'code' that heightens security risk
This FBI Wi-Fi warning could spoil your working from home escape plan
Threat of ransomware looms over schools and other institutions
Three common mistakes in ransomware security planning
Treasury Department Warns Against Paying Ransomware Hackers
Two thirds of businesses saw rise in security incidents in the past 12 months
UK Firms Attacked Every 45 Seconds Over Summer
UK ransomware attacks surged 80% in latest quarter
University of New Mexico Police Department (UNMPD) files leaked in large-scale law enforcement hack
US brokerage firms warned of widespread survey phishing attacks
US government issues warning following uptick in Emotet malware attacks
US warns: Big surge in Emotet malware campaigns makes it one of today's top threats
VISA Warns of POS Malware Campaigns in North America
Warner Music Group Customer Sues Over Data Breach
Why health care must prioritise data protection
Why zero trust remote networking is key to thriving in the ‘new normal’ business world
Wisepay 'outage' is actually the school meal payments biz trying to stop an intruder from stealing customer card details
6th October
10 Years Since Stuxnet: Is Your Operational Technology Safe?
After ERT hit by ransomware attack, the trial company kicks out old chief amid delayed COVID-19 work
Another Gang Hides Ransomware Inside Virtual Machines
APT Attack Injects Malware into Windows Error Reporting
Arctic Wolf Security Operations Report: Corporate Credentials Exposed on Dark Web Up Over 400 Percent
As ATO attacks surge, consumers expect merchants to protect them from fraud
Aussie Social News App Leaks 80,000 User Records Online
Boom! Mobile falls prey to Magecart card-skimming attack
Breach at food delivery service Chowbus reportedly affects hundreds of thousands of customers
Canada Bombarded with COVID-19-Themed Cyber-attacks
Cellmate: Male chastity gadget hack could lock users in
Charities might have had data stolen in ransomware attack, Blackbaud indicates
CISA: Emotet increasing attacks on US state, local governments
City of Knoxville says it's mailing out hundreds of letters about compromised data
Corporate Credentials on the Dark Web Up by 429% This Year
Customer records stolen in data breach of Asian food delivery service Chowbus
Cyber scams and ransomware booming amid Covid-19 lockdowns – Europol
Cybersecurity practices are becoming more formal, security teams are expanding
Data breach for 630 patients at University Hospital Limerick
Despatches from the Battle of Bradford
Distracted people low hanging fruit for hacker
Emotet is back and phishing state and local governments, CISA warns
Endpoint Security Primary Pain Point in 2020
Europol Warning as Cybercrime Adapts Quickest to New Normal
Former Mayo Clinic employee improperly accessed 1,600-plus patient health records
Gone phishing: workplace email security in five steps
Hackers abuse Windows error service in fileless malware attack
Hackers Are Getting Bolder With Ransomware Attacks on Schools and Hospitals
Had your face stolen lately?
How schools can ensure data remains safe in the age of digital learning and ransomware
How This Sex Toy Lockdown Hack Could Mean An Awkward Emergency Room Visit
How to boost the effectiveness of your cybersecurity operations
How to defend your organization against the surge in ransomware attacks
How to Spot the Most Common COVID-Related Scams
How to Take Down Social Media Threats
If You Connect It, Protect It
India 2nd most targeted country for ransomware
Insurance firm Ardonagh Group disabled 200 admin accounts as ransomware infection took hold
Malware campaigns deliver payloads via obscure paste service
Malware infiltrates the defenses of common antivirus softwares like McAfee, Kaspersky, Symantec and others
Microsoft blocked 13 billion malicious emails in 2019
Mississippi ambulance service reports ransomware data breach
New Attack Abused Windows Error Reporting Service to Evade Detection
New Cryptojacking Malware Variant Targeting Cloud Systems Discovered
New HEH botnet can wipe routers and IoT devices
New York Attorney General (NYAG) Reaches Settlement with Dunkin’ Over Cyberattacks
Over Half of IT and OT Professionals in Industrial Enterprises Experiencing Rise in Cyber-Threats
Palo Alto Networks Exposes Multi-Million-Dollar Cloud Misconfigurations
Payment card security remains lax, says Verizon Business report
PCI DSS Compliance Slumps 28% Since 2016
Physicians, nurses and support staff respond differently to data breach security policies
Protect Your Business from Cyber Intrusions
Ransomware Attack Hits Clinical Trial Software Vendor
Ransomware attack on health tech firm disrupted COVID-19 medical trials
Ransomware attacks go through the roof
Ransomware attacks on the rise in the US
Ransomware threat surge, Ryuk attacks about 20 orgs per week
Research: Some employees more likely to adhere to information security policies than others
REvil Hackers Place $1 Million of Bitcoin on Public Forum
REvil Ransomware Gang Offers $1 Million As Part Of Recruitment Drive
Sanctions: US toughens stance on ransomware payments
Scammers Targeting Lubbock Residents Using a Legit Company’s Name
Securing Higher Education's Growing Number of Remote Devices
Securing Remote Desktops During a Pandemic
Security Authentication Models for Enterprise Cybersecurity
Security Awareness Training: How Often Should Your Employees Get Retrained?
Singapore: Data breaches - Stiffer fines, mandatory notification proposed
Sisters of Charity Health System Informs Patients of Data Breach
Skimming Attack on Boom! Mobile
Social Engineering Attacks: Prevention and Best Practices
South Africa: POPIA Compliance
Tesla Fires Employee Caught Attempting to Sabotage and Plant Ransomware: Charges Will be Filed
The anatomy of a $15 million cyber heist on a US company
The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Become a Catalyst for Cyberattacks
The History and Evolution of DDoS Attacks
There’s an answer to pandemic-related scams
Thirty-five percent of high-risk security operations incidents happen after most employees are offline for the day
Three Strikes, and Maze Was Out
Types of Cyber Attacks: A Closer Look at Common Threats
UK tax office hit by 500,000 malicious emails
UN maritime agency says it was hacked
Universal Health Services (UHS) restores IT service to hospitals, corporate data centers following massive ransomware attack
University Hospital Limerick writes to 630 patients after alleged data breach
Unpatched QNAP NAS devices vulnerable to AgeLocker ransomware attacks
US: Sanctions for payment of ransom to hackers under sanctions
US Government Seeks to Sanction Companies that Pay Ransomware Operators
US government warns against paying off ransomware attackers
Verizon reports sharp decline in PCI compliance
Visa Alert: POS Malware Attacks Persist
Vulnerabilities in connected chastity device could allow hackers to lock users in
What is data loss and how does it work?
5th October
3 Ways Data Breaches Accelerate the Fraud Supply Chain
30 Ransomware Prevention Tips
A China-Linked Group Repurposed Hacking Team’s Stealthy Spyware
Avoid getting caught in a bank-related phishing scam
Children and technology: Is your child safe online?
Chinese hacker group spotted using a UEFI bootkit in the wild
Chinese Hackers Steal Personal Data of Half of Taiwan's Workforce, What Next?
Companies Turn a Deaf Ear To Security
Court systems still at risk of hacks
Critical Grindr Account Takeover Bug Rings Alarm Bells
Crypto-mining malware adds Linux password stealing capability
Cyberattackers Turn To Payments Fraud, Ransomware As Tech Firms Fight Back
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the fear of COVID-19 to launch phishing attacks, says Microsoft
Cybercriminals May Steal Passwords From Windows 7 Users via Free Upgrade
Data breach during CMA CGM cyber attack
Data Security During The Coronavirus Crisis – The Lessons Behind The Breaches
Department of Treasury releases advisory on potential sanctions risks for facilitating ransomware payments
Diplomats Attacked with Firmware Bootkit
Edureka Suffered Data Breach Affecting Up To 2 Million Users
ESET researchers discover XDSpy, an APT group stealing government secrets in Europe since 2011
Five Practical Ways To Instill A Healthy Security Culture
Four npm packages found uploading user details on a GitHub page
Fresh Wave of Phishing Emails Use Election as a Lure
Gallagher hit by ransomware attack
George W. Bush Center says donors’ information hacked in ransomware attack
Hacker group compromises mobile provider to steal credit cards
Half of All Organizations Experienced Cyber Security Incidents During the Remote Working Period
HMRC Hit by Multiple Phishing and Spam Emails
HMRC hit with 5,000 malicious email attacks every day
HMRC urges universities to warn new students of tax scams danger
How a VPN Protects You From Phishing Attacks
How Can Organizations Ensure Data Security
How defence in depth can sink cyber attacks
India: Ransomware attack on Pooja Bedi’s website
International Maritime Organization (IMO) site back up while CMA CGM struggles to get back online
Malware Families Turn to Legit Pastebin-Like Service
Meet 'Egregor,' a New Ransomware Family to Watch
Microsoft: Iranian hackers actively exploiting Windows Zerologon flaw
Microsoft blocked 13 billion malicious emails in 2019
Microsoft puts lipstick on a pig to avoid scrutiny over security
Microsoft says Iranian hackers are exploiting the Zerologon vulnerability
Modern Healthcare Tech Also Means Modern Security
MosaicRegressor: Second-ever UEFI rootkit found in the wild
Most Healthcare Apps Are Riddled with Bugs
Nursing body recovers from ransomware attack, but does not reveal if info was stolen
OFAC advisory highlights sanctions risks associated with ransomware payments
OFAC Warns Americans Against Facilitating Ransomware Payments
Outmoded Training Methods Fueling Ever-Increasing Cyberattacks
Phishing Awareness Training is Far From Permanent; New Study Shows the Effects Last Only a Few Months
Phishing or Fake Contest Scam? If it sounds too good to be true...it probably is!
Preventing ecommerce fraud: A look at current trends and patterns
Previously unknown XDSpy hacker group has been stealing sensitive government data since 2011
Ransomware attack hit clinical trials software player ERT - two weeks later, they’re coming back online
Ransomware attackers threaten to sell narcotics on Pooja Bedi’s e-commerce website
Ransomware attacks are increasing at an unprecedented rate - and the US is now begging people not to pay ransoms
Ransomware Disrupts COVID-19 Medical Trials
Ransomware victims aren't reporting attacks to police. That's causing a big problem
Schools need to ensure data remains safe
Singapore: Proposed changes to PDPA include stiffer fines for data breaches, mandatory notification when they occur
Six cybersecurity threats the financial services sector faces
SMB Security: Backups Need to Include More Than Data
Softening the impact of ransomware attacks
The pandemic opened cybersecurity gaps in the supply chain. How do managers close them?
The Phish Scale: A New Email Classification System Introduced by NIST
The ransomware attack that turned into a horror story
This new 'linkless' phishing scam is even tricking tech experts
Treasury Warns Against Paying Ransomware Demands
UK's HMRC 'bombarded' by 5,000 malicious email attacks every day
UN Shipping Agency Forced Offline After Cyber-Attack
Universal Health Services making 'substantial progress' in restoring IT systems after cyberattack
US Government Threatens To Punish Anyone Who Pays Ransomware Ransoms, Or Even Negotiates With, Sanctioned Hackers
US Treasury threatens sanctions for Ransomware payments
Voter registration scam can steal your personal info - what to do
We blocked 13 billion malicious emails in 2019, says Microsoft
What businesses can learn from Hartford’s ransomware attack
What is a data breach?
Why CIOs need to focus on password exposure, not expiration
Why developing cybersecurity education is key for a more secure future
Why effective data management is vital for financial firms
Why Visibility Is the Most Important Endpoint Security Capability