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 19th August and 25th August 2024.
25th August
A Threat Actor Claims to Sell Data of Leal.co
Audit finds notable security gaps in FBI's storage media management
Don't get tricked: How to check if your Social Security number was part of data breach
Event Logging Key to Detecting Living-Off-The-Land (LOTL) Attacks, Security Agencies Say
New Linux Malware 'sedexp' Hides Credit Card Skimmers Using Udev Rules
Seattle Airport Admits Possible Cyber Attack Has Taken Key Check-In Systems Offline and Snarled The Baggage Sorting System
Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France for Content Moderation Failures
Text scam: Chinese phishing crew behind fake delivery notifications
The Port of Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport say they’ve been hit by ‘possible cyberattack’
24th August
Check if Your Social Security Number Is Included in the National Public Data Breach
CISA Urges Federal Agencies to Patch Versa Director Vulnerability by September
Cyber Attack in US: Iranian Hackers Targeted WhatsApp Accounts of Staffers in Joe Biden, Donald Trump Administrations, Meta Says
Firm in US accidentally hires North Korean hacker
Hacker Brigades: Why Did Hezbollah Establish Cyber Warfare Units?
Halliburton probes impact of cyber attack with law enforcement
Iranian hackers target WhatsApp accounts of Trump, Biden staff
Massive data breach affected billions - Here’s what to know
Meta blocks Whatsapp accounts in the USA due to hacker attacks
Meta Exposes Iranian Hacker Group Targeting Global Political Figures on WhatsApp
New Copybara Android Malware Remotely Controlling Infected Device
Qilin Ransomware Upgrades and Now Steals Google Chrome Credentials
Researchers Discover Several Potential Attack Vectors in Bicycles With Shimano Di2 Wireless Gear-Shifting System
Stealthy 'sedexp' Linux malware evaded detection for two years
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Reportedly Arrested in France
Threat Actor Claims to Sell Data of 107 Million DPR RI Users for $100,000
U.S. Department of Justice Alleges Cybersecurity Failings By Georgia Tech
US Bank Data Breach: 10,953 Customers Sensitive Information Leaked
Vietnamese IT Firm BPOTech Allegedly Breached
Zimbabwe Government Places Priority on Cybersecurity Training for Public Servants
23rd August
$75M ransom payment made – 5 Key ransomware findings
90% of Americans are concerned about the rise in fraud
₦555m fine: Nigerian bank responds to data breach allegation
10,953 Customers at Two US Banks Receive Data Breach Alerts As Lenders Warn Extremely Sensitive Information at Risk
A Threat Actor Alleged Breach of Sri Lankan Farmers Community Database
A Threat Actor Alleged Database Access Sale of US Multinational Corporation
Almost a third of businesses in Ireland reserve budget for paying ransoms
American Radio Relay League confirms $1 million ransom payment
Another critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk bug fixed (CVE-2024-28987)
Attackers draining bank accounts using new Android card cloning malware
Audit: FBI is Losing Track of Storage Devices Holding Sensitive Data
Audit Exposes Security Lapses in FBI’s Handling of Sensitive Storage Media
August Markets Face 11 Phishing Attacks, Investors Lose $57M
BlackSuit Ransomware Threat Actors Demand Up To $500 Million
Carespring Healthcare says October cyber attack impacted over 75,000 patients
Chilean Municipality Allegedly Breached
City of Flint making progress toward recovering from cyber attack
Congress demands answers about consumer data breach
Cyber attack disrupts Microchip's manufacturing operations
Cyberattack Hits Major Oil Company Halliburton, Forcing Some Systems Offline
Cybercrime: Assume breach, never trust and always verify
Cybercriminals Deploy New Malware to Steal Data via Android’s Near Field Communication (NFC)
Data breach at Dental Specialists of Minnesota exposes sensitive patient information
Department of Justice joins suit against Georgia Tech over cybersecurity failures with Defense Department
Expert Calls Iranian Hacker Who Attacked Donald Trump Experienced And Allegedly Related To Military Intelligence
Feds arrest Latvian man accused of extorting Karakurt victims
Fidelity Bank denies Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) data breach allegations
Fidelity Bank faults Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) data breach allegation
File sharing phishing attacks increase 350 percent
Five million WordPress websites in danger due to critical LiteSpeed Cache vulnerability
Focus on What Matters Most: Exposure Management and Your Attack Surface
Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams
Georgia Tech Sued Over Cybersecurity Violations
Google Chrome details can be stolen by this clever new ransomware
GPs still face blood testing disruption two months after cyber attack
Gramercy Surgery Center Data Breach Affects Over 50,000 Patients
Greasy Opal's CAPTCHA solver still serving cybercrime after 16 years
Hacker sentenced after faking death to get out of paying child support
Hacker tried breaking into registry to fake his death
Hacker Tried to Dodge Child Support by Breaking Into Registry to Fake His Death, Prosecutors Say
Hackers now use AppDomain Injection to drop CobaltStrike beacons
Hacks trigger a cascade of problems for altcoins
Halliburton Calls In Law Enforcement to Investigate Cyber Attack Impact
Halliburton confirms cyber attack on certain systems
Halliburton Confirms Cyber Attack on Some Systems
Halliburton confirms cyber incident in SEC filing
Halliburton Confirms Reports of Cyberattack, Investigates Possible Data Breach
Halliburton forced to take systems offline to contain cyberattack
Halliburton probes impact of cyber attack with law enforcement
Halliburton shuts down systems after cyberattack
Healthcare Data Breach Statistics
Healthcare Sector Warned About Everest Ransomware Group
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Issues Alert on Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Related to ICBC (Asia)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns of Fraudulent Website and Phishing Emails Linked to Public Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns Public About Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Related to Mox Bank
Horne Data Breach Impacting an Unknown Number of Consumers
Hospital hacker extradited to U.S., facing charges for extortion and fraud
House Oversight Committee requests briefing on data breach that may have exposed billions of personal information records
How to prevent your email from being hacked
Is Your Social Security Number Exposed? How to Verify in the Latest National Data Breach
July 2024 sees significant increase in ransomware activity
Karakurt Ransomware Group Member Charged in Ohio
Karakurt Ransomware Group Suspect Appears in US Courtroom
Latvian Hacker Deniss Zolotarjovs Extradited to U.S. Over Karakurt Ties
Latvian Hacker Extradited to U.S. for Role in Karakurt Cybercrime Group
Liverpool Fans Lose Big in Premier League Ticket Scams
Man charged for treason over DDoS attacks
McDonald’s Instagram Hack: Crypto Scammers Claim to Steal $700,000
Medibank’s Data Breach Costs Expected To Hit $126 Million By Mid-2025
Medibank’s Data Breach Nightmare: A $126 Million Price Tag and Counting
Meta says Iranian hacker group attempted to target Trump, Biden officials’ WhatsApp accounts
Missouri Attorney General to investigate widespread data breach
National hearing services provider hit by ransomware attack
New Android Malware used in phishing campaign
New Cheana Stealer Threat Targets VPN Users Across Multiple Operating Systems
New macOS Malware "Cthulhu Stealer" Targets Apple Users' Data
New PEAKLIGHT Dropper Deployed in Attacks Targeting Windows with Malicious Movie Downloads
New Qilin Ransomware Attack Uses VPN Credentials, Steals Chrome Data
New WithSecure report reveals signs of evening out in ransomware productivity
Oldham Council Confirms Third Party Systems Hit by Cyber-Attack
ParkTree Community Health Center Data Breach Leaks Sensitive Patient Information
PEAKLIGHT Downloader Deployed in Attacks Targeting Windows with Malicious Movie Downloads
Phishing attacks target mobile users via Progressive Web Applications (PWA)
Pool Your Cybersecurity Resources to Build the Perfect Security Ecosystem
Preparing for ransomware threats in 2025: What you need to know
Privacy Watchdog Files Complaints Against the European Parliament for Massive Data Breach
Progress made to restore Flint services after cyber attack
Qilin Caught Red-Handed Stealing Credentials in Google Chrome
Qilin ransomware group executes mass Chrome credential theft
Qilin ransomware group is now stealing credentials stored in Google Chrome
Qilin ransomware steals credentials stored in Google Chrome
Ransomware: What Is It, and How Can We Prevent It?
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Ransomware Group Everest Targeting Healthcare Sector
Ransomware Hits 110,000 Domains with Exposed AWS Access Keys Due to Cloud Misconfigurations
Ransomware Resiliency: How the Financial Services Sector Can Adopt Effective Defence Strategies to Defend Itself from Attackers
Recent Snowflake Data Breach Exposes Dangers of Third-Party Data Platforms: Your 5-Step Plan After Suffering a Data Breach
Russian arrested in Argentina for laundering money for hackers
Russian Karakurt Ransomware Group Member Charged For Laundered Ransom Payment
Russian laundering millions for Lazarus hackers arrested in Argentina
Scammers are increasingly using messaging and social media apps to attack
Survey data shows decline in ransomware attacks
T-Mobile fined $60M following data breach
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Telegram founder Pavel Durov reportedly arrested in France
The changing dynamics of ransomware as law enforcement strikes
The hacker blame game isn't working anymore
The Silent Cyber War: How Threat Libraries Are Fighting Back
Threat Actor Claimed to Breach Database for Italian Delivery Service Yummy
Threat Actor Claims to Leak 700,000 User Records from Ecuador’s Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha
Top 5 ransomware groups and malware delivering ransomware in 2024
Toyota data breach: 240GB of customer data leaked online
US oil giant Halliburton confirms cyberattack behind systems shutdown
USDoD Hacker Behind $3 Billion SSN Leak Reveals Himself as Brazilian Citizen
Vulnerability prioritization is only the beginning
‘Was my Social Security number stolen?’ Answers to common questions on the National Public Data breach
WazirX claims multi-sig wallet manager Liminal compromised security resulting in cyber attack
WazirX Users to Access 66% of INR Balances Amid $230M Cyber Attack Aftermath
YouTube Launches AI Tool to Recover Hacked Accounts
22nd August
3 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025
8 vulnerabilities found in macOS operating system Microsoft apps
12GB Customer Data From toyyibPay is Allegedly For Sale
45% of tech leaders have experienced a SaaS cybersecurity incident
$55.47 Million In DAI Stolen After A Complex Phishing Attack: Who’s Safe In These Streets?
₦555m fine: Fidelity bank faults Nigerian Data Protection Commission’s data breach allegations
A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction
A Threat Actor Alleged Access Sale of Exchange Support Panel
Android malware used to steal ATM info from customers at three European banks
Android malware uses NFC to steal money at ATMs
Another multimillion-dollar crypto whale falls victim to phishing attack
As data breach costs reach their highest ever in 2024, what lies ahead?
Atlantic General Hospital Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $2.25 Million
Backdoor in Mifare Smart Cards Could Open Doors Around the World
Bangladeshi Hackers Deface India’s Zee Media Website for Mocking Floods
Barracuda study shows healthcare sector most targeted by ransomware
BlackMeta Continues Claims of Targeting Saudi Arabia
British Library issues £400,000 tender as rebuild continues after 2023 cyber attack
Bromley GP blood tests cancelled after Synnovis attack
BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) estimating bills after ransomware hack
CannonDesign reports data breach; over 13,000 clients affected
Chinese Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Cisco Switch Flaw to Gain System Control
CISCO Requests Reconsideration of UN Convention Against Cybercrime
Company Fined $1m for Fake Joe Biden AI Calls
Critical Flaw in WordPress LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Allows Hackers Admin Access
Critical GitHub Enterprise Server auth bypass flaw fixed (CVE-2024-6800)
Crooks use progressive web apps for new phishing scam
Crypto Hacker Claims to Have Netted $700,000 by Hijacking McDonald’s Instagram Account
Cthulhu Stealer Malware Targets macOS With Deceptive Tactics
Cybersecurity Researchers Identify Common Misconfiguration with Oracle NetSuite SuiteCommerce Platform That May Result in Data Breaches
Cyberthreat report from Critical Start shows significant uptick in ransomware and data leaks
Dad hacks his way into jail by faking his own death to avoid paying child support
Digital rights NGO files complaints against European Parliament for data breach
Ecovacs says it will fix bugs that can be abused to spy on robot owners
Equiniti Trust Company Settles with SEC Over $6.6 Million Cybersecurity Failures
European Parliament aware of flaws that lead to massive data breach, says NOYB
European Parliament Faces Data Breach: NOYB Files Complaints with European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Over GDPR Violations
European Parliament under scrutiny after data breach complaints
Evasive Memory-Only Malware PEAKLIGHT Uses Pirated Movies To Deliver Payloads
Examining the National Public Data Breach and Risks for Data Brokers
FBI Dismantles Radar/Dispossessor Ransomware Group’s Cybercrime Infrastructure
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Admits Gaps in Aircraft Cybersecurity Rules: New Regulation Proposed
Feds charge alleged negotiator for Russian ransomware group
Fidelity Bank Data Breach: Nigerian Bank Denies Allegations, Contests ₦555.8 Million Fine
Fidelity Bank denies data breach allegations, rejects ₦555.8 million fine
Fidelity Bank denies NDPC's data breach allegation after ₦555.8m fine
FlightAware Confirmed Data Breach Happened Due To Configuration Error
Florida's health department offering credit monitoring after data breach
Fur Affinity Website Hacked in DNS Hijacking Attack
GenAI models are easily compromised
GitHub Patches Critical Security Flaw in Enterprise Server Granting Admin Privileges
Global Ransomware Attacks, Demands and Payments Rose in Second Quarter According to Corvus Insurance Cyber Threat Report
Google Cloud leak linked to Shark Tank contestant exposes 83,000
Google Fixes High-Severity Chrome Flaw Actively Exploited in the Wild
Hacker dad who faked death to avoid child support sentenced to prison
Hacker faces 81-month prison sentence for faking his death to avoid child support payments
Hacker leaks upcoming episodes of Netflix shows online following security breach
Hacker Phishes off $55 Million In DAI from Crypto Whale
Hacker Uses McDonald’s Instagram to Steal $700K in Memecoin Rugpull
Hackers are exploiting critical bug in LiteSpeed Cache plugin
Hackers target online shoppers in new Adobe e-commerce malware campaign
Halliburton hit by cyberattack disrupting operations
Halliburton probes 'an issue' disrupting business operations
Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability Found in SolarWinds Web Help Desk
Hardware Backdoor Discovered in RFID Cards Used in Hotels and Offices Worldwide
Healthcare Ransomware Incidents Increase in 2024
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Issues Warning on Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Related to Hang Seng Bank
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Issues Warning on Phishing Instant Messages Related to HSBC
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Warns Public About Phishing Scams Targeting Bank Customers in Hong Kong
How to find out if your Social Security number was exposed in the massive data breach
Industrial Sector Prime Target of Ransomware Attacks in Q2
Innovative Phishing Campaign Targets Mobile Users with PWAs
Iran-Israel Cyber Attack Intensifies Amid Regional Conflict
Kremlin blames widespread website disruptions on DDoS attack; digital experts disagree
Local experts offer advice in wake of massive National Public Data (NPD) data breach
Low Media Literacy: A Risk to Australia’s Cybersecurity Landscape
Malvertising Campaign Targets Slack in Google Search Engine
Manufacturing is the most targeted sector by cyber criminals
Manufacturing Remains Atop Cyberattack Leader Board
Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Billions
McDonald's hack unveiled as $700M Grimace meme coin crypto stunt
McDonald’s Hacker Boasts $700k Solana Profit from Memecoin Shilling
Medibank's data breach costs anticipated to reach $126m by mid-2025
Missouri Attorney General launches probe over widespread data breach
Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
National Public Data Breach May Be Packed With Incorrect and Duplicate Information
New 'ALBeast' Vulnerability Exposes Weakness in AWS Application Load Balancer
New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)
New Malware PG_MEM Targets PostgreSQL Databases for Crypto Mining
New method for phishing discovered for Android and IPhone users
New NGate Android malware uses NFC chip to steal credit card data
New phishing scheme has appeared on Android and iOS
New York class action claims firm says data breach impacted about 140,000 individuals
NGate Android malware relays NFC traffic to steal cash
Nigeria: Fidelity Bank Opens Discussions With Federal Government After ₦555m Data Breach Fine
No honour among ransomware thieves: affiliates' trust craters after takedown
Novel Android Malware Steals Card NFC Data For ATM Withdrawals
NOYB files complaints against EU Parliament over data breach impacting employee privacy
Oil industry giant Halliburton confirms 'issue' following reported cyberattack
Oil Services Giant Halliburton Disrupted by Hack Attack
Oregon Zoo says hackers stole payment card information of approximately 118k visitors
Over 3400 High and Critical Cyber Alerts Recorded in First Half of 2024
Patelco Credit Union ransomware attack jeopardized sensitive information
Phishing Attack Stole $55 Million From Whale
Phishing Attacks: Google Drawings And WhatsApp Scam Alert
Phishing Campaign Imitates Banking Apps
Privacy group fights European Parliament over ‘massive’ HR data breach
Q2’24 marks second highest quarter for ransomware attacks, says Corvus
Qilin ransomware now steals credentials from Chrome browsers
Quarter of manufacturers only have basic cybersecurity plans
Ransomware attacks declining, but evolving in government, survey shows
Ransomware attacks jump 16% in Q2
Ransomware batters critical industries, but takedowns hint at relief
Ransomware demands: to pay or not to pay?
Ransomware Demands Averaged $1.6 Million in Second Quarter, a New Report Says
Ransomware down in June, July Year-on-Year
Ransomware productivity shows signs of leveling off
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fines financial services firm for losing client money in two unrelated cyberattacks
Security flaws in Dahua cameras being actively exploited, CISA warns
Security Flaws in UK Political Party Donation Platforms Exposed
Services at oil giant Halliburton disrupted by suspected ransomware attack
Solana-Based Memecoin Rug Pulled By McDonald’s Hacker, Market Cap Plummets 98%
SolarWinds fixes hardcoded credentials flaw in Web Help Desk
South Africa: All operations restored at National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), following cyber attack
South Africa: National health lab now fully operational after cyber attack
Strengthening Cybersecurity in India’s Power Sector: New Regulations Proposed by the Central Electricity Authority
Telecom company hit with $1 million penalty over AI-generated fake Biden robocalls
Telecom fined $1 million for transmitting Biden deepfake with spoofed Caller ID
The Facts About Continuous Penetration Testing and Why It's Important
The Golden Age of Impersonation: The Dual Role of AI in Cyber Attacks & Cyber Defense
The massive Social Security number breach is actually a good thing
Thousands of Oregon Zoo visitors at risk after data breach
Threat Actor Claims to Have 80TB of Sensitive Data From Israel and Selling Access
Top US oilfield firm Halliburton hit by cyber attack
Toyota Confirms Exposure of Customer and Employee Data in Data Breach
U.S. charges Karakurt extortion gang’s “cold case” negotiator
Understanding the ‘Morphology’ of Ransomware: A Deeper Dive
US charges alleged member of Russian Karakurt ransomware group
US Microchip Giant Hit by Cyberattack, Disrupting Operations
US oil giant Halliburton suffers network cyber attack
US Oilfield Firm Halliburton Hit By Cyberattack
Whale Loses $55.47M DAI In Phishing Attack: A Cautionary Tale
What is grimace memecoin and how did it hack McDonald's?
Why C-suite leaders are prime cyber targets
World’s largest Oilfield Services Firm Halliburton Allegedly Hit by Cyberattack
21st August
7 Vital Steps to Defend Backups from Ransomware Vulnerabilities
$55 million DAI gone in a click, crypto whale loses fortune to phishing scam
$55 Million in DAI Stolen From This Crypto Whale via Phishing Attack
A Threat Actor Claims Breach of Indonesian Ministry of Transportation Database
A Threat Actor Claims Breach of LAPOR Database
AI usage heightens risk of cyber event aggregation
ALBeast: Misconfiguration Flaw Exposes 15,000 AWS Load Balancers to Risk
Almost a quarter of internet users may experience cyberstalking by 2025
Android and iOS users targeted with novel banking app phishing campaign
Arete Releases H1 2024 Crimeware Report with Ransomware and Extortion Trends and Shifts in the Cyber Threat Landscape
As Ransomware Attacks Rise, Malwarebytes Urges MSSP, MSP Action
Australia: Melbourne-based Regent Caravans confirms RansomHub attack
Australia Calls Off Clearview AI Investigation Despite Lack of Compliance
Authentication bypass discovered in Microsoft Entra ID
Average DDoS attack costs $6,000 per minute
AvosLocker ransomware attack against CannonDesign confirmed
Backdoor in RFID Cards for Offices, Hotels Can Lead to Instant Cloning
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks using infostealer malware
Black Basta Ransomware Attack Cost Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Manufacturer Keytronic Over $17 Million
BlackMeta Allegedly Targeted Arab National Bank
Blind Eagle attacks target Latin America with RATs
British Library reveals £400,000 plan to rebuild after "catastrophic" ransomware attack
CannonDesign Hit by Data Breach: Client and Employee Information Compromised
CERT-UA Warns of New Vermin-Linked Phishing Attacks with Prisoners of War (PoW) Bait
Change Healthcare Data Breach: What to Know for Your Social Security Number and More
Chipmaker Microchip Hit by Cyber Attack, Operations Impacted
Chipmaker Microchip reveals cyber attack whacked manufacturing capacity
Chipmaker Microchip Technology confirms cyberattack which hit operations
City of Columbus yet to recover from ransomware attack that disrupted IT systems
Critical LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Flaw Exposes WordPress Sites
Crypto phishing attack drains $55M from whale’s wallet
Crypto whale loses $55 million in DAI stablecoin to phishing attack
Crypto Whale Loses $55 Million in Shocking Phishing Attack - Find Out How It Happened
Crypto trader loses $55M in DAI to phishing attack using Inferno Drainer kit
Cyber attack stunts US chipmaker’s manufacturing capabilities
Cyberattack cripples operations of chip manufacturer Microchip Technology
Cybercriminals Unleash Styx Stealer Malware Which Threatens to Steal Data from Millions
Cybercriminals use sensitive data to extort money from wealthy companies
DAI whale loses $55 million in a phishing attack
Dental Specialists Data Breach Affects an Estimated 38,442 People
Doubleface Allegedly Targeted Telecommunications Infrastructure in Berlin
Education Firm Toaping Database Allegedly Breached
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes new cybersecurity rules for airplanes
Fidelity Bank Fined N555.8m By National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) For Data Breach
Financial firm fined $850k for violating Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cyber rules
Five ways to avoid a ransomware attack
FlightAware says misconfigured server exposed customers' sensitive personal data
FlightAware Suffers Possible Exposure Of Social Security Numbers After Data Breach
Florida Department of Health confirms medical history leaked in breach
Florida Department Of Health Notifies Individuals Affected By Data Breach
Florida-based National Public Data confirms massive data breach. What to do if your info was stolen
From Offices to Hotels: Backdoor in Contactless Key Cards Enables Mass Cloning
GitHub Enterprise Server vulnerable to critical auth bypass flaw
GiveWP WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Puts 100,000+ Websites at Risk
Google fixes ninth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks this year
Hacker Steals $55 Million In DAI Tokens Via Phishing Attack
Hacker tried to dodge child support by breaking into registry to fake his death, prosecutors say
Hacker who faked his death to avoid child support sentenced to prison
Hackers May Have Stolen Your Social Security Number
Hackers steal banking credentials from iOS, Android users via PWA apps
Healthcare Hit by a Fifth of Ransomware Incidents
HHS alerts health sector to cyberthreat from Everest ransomware group
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Warns Public About Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Linked to Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Warns Public About Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Messages Targeting Bank Customers
How to freeze your credit after a data breach
How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach
Huge Social Security data breach: find out if your SSN was afected
Iranian cyberespionage group deploys new BlackSmith malware in sophisticated spear-phishing campaign
Kentucky Man Sentenced for Faking His Own Death By Hacking Into Government Sites
Litespeed Cache bug exposes millions of WordPress sites to takeover attacks
Malicious actors are imitating tech companies
Man sentenced for hacking state registry to fake his own death
Manual techniques are fuelling ransomware attacks
Massive $55M Loss: How a Simple Click Cost a Crypto Whale Everything!
Massive $55.47M DAI Hacked: Crypto Whale Falls Victim to Phishing Attack
Massive data breach: a wake-up call for enhanced cybersecurity measures
McDonald’s Instagram Compromised, Hacker Promotes Solana Meme Coin
McLaren Health Care Anticipates September Recovery From Ransomware Attack
Microchip suffers cyberattack, impacting manufacturing operations
Microchip Technology discloses cyber attack, business delays
Microchip Technology Faces Major Cyberattack, Impacting Production
Microchip Technology manufacturing facilities impacted by cyberattack
Microchip Technology Says IT Incident Impacted Operations
Microchip Technology says operations disrupted by cyberattack
Microchip Technology’s production affected by ransomware attack
Microsoft Patches Critical Copilot Studio Vulnerability Exposing Sensitive Data
More than 3 in 4 Tech Leaders Worry About SaaS Security Threats, New Survey Reveals
Moscow detains scientist suspected of carrying out DDoS attacks on Russia
Most Ransomware Attacks Now Happen at Night
National Public Data Breach Lawsuit Filed After Hackers Claim To Have Social Security Numbers of Nearly Every American
National Public Data breach update: Lawsuits pile up against Florida-based background check company after ‘security incident’
National Public Data Cyber Attack: Massive Data Breach Exposed Countless Social Security Numbers and Personal Info
National Public Data Confirms Massive Data Breach
National Public Data cyber attack impacted over 1.3 million individuals
New Banking Phishing Campaign Targets Mobile Users in Czechia, Hungary, and Georgia
New banking-targeted phishing scheme involves progressive web apps
New macOS Malware TodoSwift Linked to North Korean Hacking Groups
New MoonPeak RAT Linked to North Korean Threat Group UAT-5394
New PG_MEM Malware Targets PostgreSQL Databases to Mine Cryptocurrency
Nigeria: Data breach - Federal Government heaps fines on Fidelity bank
Nigeria: Data Breach - National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Slams ₦555.8m Fine on Fidelity Bank
Nigeria: Federal Government Fines Fidelity Bank ₦555.8m For Data Breach
Nigeria: National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Fines Fidelity Bank ₦555.8m for Customer Data Breach
Nigeria: National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Fines Fidelity Bank ₦555.8 Million For Data Breach
Nigeria: National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) imposes ₦555.8m fine on Fidelity Bank for data breach
Nigeria ranks 19th in global cyber-attack index
Nigerian bank slammed with ₦555.8m fine for data breach
Nigerian Government Fines Fidelity Bank ₦555.8m for data breach
North Korean Hackers Deploy New MoonPeak Trojan in Cyber Campaign
North Korean Hackers Observed Deploying New ‘MoonPeak’ Malware Infrastructure
NUMOZYLOD Malware Distributed Through Popular Searches
Oil giant Halliburton reportedly hit by cloud-based cyberattack
One of the Millions Impacted in the USDoD Social Security Data Breach? Here’s What to Do Next
Oregon Zoo data breach impacts nearly 118K visitors from multiple states
Oregon Zoo warns online ticket purchasers after data breach
Oregon Zoo Warns Over 100,000 Customers of Payment Card Compromise
Patelco Credit Union admits personal information of customers and employees was exposed in ransomware attack in June
Patelco Credit Union says personal information of customers, employees exposed in June data breach
Pocahontas Medical Clinic announces data breach following cyberattack
PostgreSQL databases under attack
‘Pro-Palestine’ hacking group banned on X as US criticizes Iran over cyberattacks
Pro-Russia group Vermin targets Ukraine with a new malware family
Q2 2024 Threat Landscape Report: Threat Actors Do Their Homework, Ransomware and Cloud Risks Accelerate
QBE highlights growing cyber risks in financial services sector
Ransomware Again on Track to Achieve Record-Breaking Profits
Ransomware gangs are rolling in cash, with hackers taking home $459.8 million in the first half of 2024 alone
Researchers Uncover Backdoor in Millions of Chinese RFID Smart Cards
SEBI’s Cybersecurity Shield: A New Line of Defense for Indian Finance
Security leaders discuss the National Public Data breach
Shocking Phishing Attack Drains $55M from Web3 User
Social security numbers exposed in National Public Data breach
South Africa: National Health Laboratory Services restored after cyber attack
Steps you need to take during a data breach
Styx Stealer Creator's OPSEC Fail Leaks Client List and Profit Details
TA453 Hackers Using Fake podcast To Deliver New BlackSmith Malware Toolkit
Top architectural firm reveals it was hit by major ransomware attack
Top US oilfield firm Halliburton hit by cyberattack, source says
Toyota Confirms Data Breach; 240GB Of Sensitive Information Stolen By Hacker Group
Toyota confirms data breach as threat actor leaks 240GB of sensitive information
Toyota Data Breach: Hacker Group Steals 240GB of Sensitive Information From US Branch of Japanese Car Maker
Toyota’s Sensitive 240 GB Data Exposed by Third-Party Breach
Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit: What You Need to Know about the Highly Active Threat
USA accuses Iran of hacker attacks
Whale Duped for $55M DAI in Phishing Attack
Whale loses over $55m in DAI stablecoin to phishing attack
What Is Access Control and Why Do Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 Require It?
What New Yorkers should do after the recent Social Security number data breach
20th August
0-day in Windows driver exploited by North Korean hackers to deliver rootkit (CVE-2024-38193)
2.7 billion records leaked in massive US data breach
2.9 Billion Records Exposed in National Public Data (NPD) Breach: How to Stay Safe
7 Crucial Actions Consumers Should Take After A Data Breach
36% of global internet traffic originated from bots
47% of US firms suffered data breach resulting in severe financial loss
A significant data breach that occurred last week at National Public Data
Abnormal Security sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Advanced infostealer malware featured on a new phishing campaign
Al-Anon member details and chats exposed in data breach
Alabama Cardiovascular Group suffers healthcare data breach
Alleged Data Breach Exposes Over 5 Million Records from Lookiero
Almost 77K compromised in Carespring breach
Ambulnz Holdings reports data breach impacting patients from major health systems
Android & iOS Users Targeted with New Phishing Attack Using PWAs & WebAPKs
Another lawsuit piles on Columbus over ransomware attack and leak
Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in Progressive Web Application (PWA) applications
Blind Eagle Hackers Exploit Spear-Phishing to Deploy RATs in Latin America
‘BlindEagle’ Sends Phishing Emails Impersonating Government and Banks in Latin America
Breaking Free from Ransomware: Securing Your CI/CD Against Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS)
BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) suffers cyber attack
CannonDesign confirms Avos Locker ransomware data breach
Check If You Were Affected By The Massive Data Breach, And What To Do About It
CISA Warns of Critical Jenkins Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
Columbus Ransomware Fallout, Over 500,000 Residents' Data Exposed as City Grapples with Cybersecurity Crisis
Consilium Staffing Files Official Notice of Data Breach Affecting an Unknown Number of Consumers
Cost of a data breach: The industrial sector
Critical Jenkins Flaw Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Addressed in GiveWP Plugin
Cyber attack hits three councils in Greater Manchester
Cybercrime analytics company releases update regarding massive PII data breach
Cybercrime Goes Corporate As Ransomware Gangs Seek Bigger Payouts
Cybercriminals exploit file sharing services to advance phishing attacks
Czech Mobile Users Targeted in New Banking Credential Theft Scheme
Data for sale: 75% of US House members exposed by people search sites
Enroll Confidently Notifies Consumers of February 2024 Data Breach
Extensive National Public Data (NPD) Data Breach Could Be Worse Than Expected After Passwords Published
FBI seizes the Dispossessor ransomware operation
Flight Aware admits to leaking sensitive user data for years
FlightAware data breach exposed sensitive user information, including social security numbers
FOG Ransomware Targets Higher Education
GreenCharlie Infrastructure Targeting US Political Entities with Advanced Phishing and Malware
Hacker locks Unicoin staff out of Google accounts for 4 days
Hackers are flocking to a new SMS spam tool – ‘Xeon Sender’ exploits cloud APIs and exposed credentials to supercharge phishing campaigns
Hackers Could Exploit Microsoft Teams on macOS to Steal Data
Hackers deployed new malware against university in Taiwan
Hackers Exploit PHP Vulnerability to Deploy Stealthy Msupedge Backdoor
Hackers target bank clients in Czechia, Hungary and Georgia in novel phishing campaign
Hackers use PHP exploit to backdoor Windows systems with new malware
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Issues Alert on Fraudulent HSBC Websites and Phishing Messages
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Issues Alert on Fraudulent Social Media Account and Phishing Messages
Iran behind cyber attack on Trump campaign
Iran behind cyber-attack on Trump’s campaign emails, attempted accessing Harris’ electioneering: U.S Intelligence
Iran Behind Trump Campaign Hack, US Government Confirms
Iran behind Trump campaign hack, US intelligence says
Iranian Cyber Group TA453 Targets Jewish Leader with New AnvilEcho Malware
Iranian Group TA453 Launches Phishing Attacks with BlackSmith
Iranian hackers targeted Jewish figure with malware attached to podcast invite, researchers say
Jewish Home Lifecare cyber attack compromised more than 100,000 patients' data
Jewish Home Lifecare Notifies 100,000 Victims of Ransomware Breach
July 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Kursk offensive’s Prisoners of War (POW) images used in cyberattack
Macs in danger due to vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office apps
Major Flaw in Microsoft Mac Apps Could Let Hackers Spy Through Mic and Camera
Malwarebytes Releases "ThreatDown 2024 State of Ransomware" Report Highlighting Surge in Malicious Activity Across the USA (63% increase) and UK (67% increase)
Man who hacked Hawaii state registry to forge his own death certificate sentenced to 81 months
Massive data breach exposes millions of social security numbers
Massive Unicoin Cyberattack: A Four-Day Lockout and Its Aftermath
McLaren Health Care confirms ransomware attack disrupting services across Michigan
Most Ransomware Attacks Occur When Security Staff Are Asleep, Study Finds
National Public Data Breach: Only 134 Million Unique Emails Leaked and Company Acknowledges Incident
National Public Data (NPD) Confirms Data Breach Of 1.3 Million People
National Public Data cyber attack impacted over 1.3 million individuals
New APT Group BlindEagle Attacking Multiple Organizations Via Weaponized Emails
New DNS-Based Backdoor Threat Discovered at Taiwanese University
New Phishing Attacks Target Eastern European Bank Users on iOS and Android
New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users
Novel Phishing Method Used in Android/iOS Financial Fraud Campaigns
Oregon Zoo warns visitors their credit card details were stolen
Organizations turn to biometrics to counter deepfakes
Over 100,000 Oregon Zoo visitors’ credit card information compromised in data breach
Palomar Health group data breach stopped; investigation ongoing
Phishing links becoming bigger threat than email attachments
Police, firefighter union members file suit against Columbus following data breach
Post-Compromise Security: What to do When the Hackers Get in
Prominent Jewish rabbi targeted by Iranian phishers masquerading as podcasters
RansomHub threat actors observed using EDR-killing tool
Ransomware attacks rise over 60 percent
Ransomware attacks surge over 60% in UK and US
Ransomware on track for record profits, even as fewer victims pay
Ransomware Payments Rake in £353.24 Million in H1 2024
Ransomware payments rose from $449.1 million to $459.8 million
Ransomware Victims Paid $460 Million in First Half of 2024
Ransomware’s Record Year: 2024 Earnings Soar Amid Overall Cybercrime Dip
Researchers Uncover TLS Bootstrap Attack on Azure Kubernetes Clusters
SpaceX and New Jersey Government Allegedly Breached by Moroccan Threat Actors
Strategies for security leaders: Building a positive cybersecurity culture
‘Styx Stealer’ malware developer accidentally exposes personal info to researchers in ‘critical opsec error’
Supply Chain Attacks Becoming a Near-Daily Occurrence
Survey Surfaces Widespread Mishandling of Sensitive Data
Swiss engineering firm Schlatter says IT systems back up after cyberattack
Swiss manufacturer Schlatter Industries recovered from cyber attack after 10 days
Thales 2024 Critical Infrastructure report reveals a rise in ransomware and a lack of readiness
The Steep Cost of Neglecting Cybersecurity Training
Thirty-nine state Attorney Generals (AGs) now support Live Nation-Ticketmaster lawsuit
Thousands of Oracle NetSuite Sites at Risk of Exposing Customer Information
Threat Actor Allegedly Breaches UK Company Bar2, Offers Data for Sale
Threat Actor Claims Breach of Siam Cement Group Database
Three-Quarters of Companies Retain An Increasing Amount of Sensitive Data, Report Finds
TodoSwift Malware Targets macOS, Disguised as Bitcoin PDF App
Toyota admits 240GB data breach
Toyota confirms breach after hacker exposes 240GB data; read the company’s message
Toyota confirms data breach after info leaked on cybercrime forum
Toyota confirms data breach as threat actors claim 240GB exfiltrated and published
Toyota Confirms Recent Data Breach; Investigation Ongoing
Toyota Customer, Employee Data Leaks in Confirmed Data Breach
Toyota data breach confirmed following ZeroSevenGroup leak
Toyota data breach leaks 240GB of sensitive data
Toyota disclosed a data breach after ZeroSevenGroup leaked stolen data on a cybercrime forum
Toyota Suffers Data Breach, Stolen Information Leaks on Dark Web for Free
Tracing the destructive path of ransomware's evolution
Trump lawyer revealed as Iran hacking target after feds warn of phishing
U.S. says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns
US agencies attribute presidential campaign cyberattacks to Iran
US government accuses Iran of Trump campaign hack; Iran scoffs
US intelligence exposes Iran's role in Trump campaign cyber attack
US warns of Iranian hackers escalating influence operations
Verifying the National Public Data Breach: The Largest Social Security Number Exposure in History
Vermin Cyber-Attacks Target Ukraine, Exploiting Kursk Battle
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft macOS apps may give attackers access to microphone, camera
Your personal info, Social Security number may be stolen. Here's what to know and what to do
19th August
0.0.0.0 Day: 18-Year-Old Browser Flaw Affects Linux and macOS
1LINK Dispels Rumors of Cyber Attack on ATMs & Online Banking Services in Pakistan
1.3 Million Client Data From Carehands Allegedly Leaked
3AM ransomware group leaks 22GB of data stolen from Kootenai Health
72% of cybersecurity leaders faced a cyberattack in last 18 months
83% of Companies Hit by Ransomware, Many Paying Multiple Ransoms
Akeela Under Investigation for Data Breach of 280,000 Patient Records
Another Data Breach, More Credit Monitoring. There’s A Better Solution
ANZ warns ‘we don’t use links’ as another text message phishing scam spreads
AT&T wireless’ data breach: A wake-up call for strengthening cloud security and trust
ATM Cyber Attack in Pakistan: Latest Updates
Attackers Use Xeon Sender Tool to Launch SMS Phishing, Spam Campaigns
Australian regulator takes down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites
AutoCanada investigating attempted cyber attack that disrupted some systems
Beng Kuang Marine reports ‘cybersecurity incident’ after external vendor suffers ransomware attack
Carespring Healthcare Management Data Breach
Chainalysis Reports a 20% Decline in Illicit Crypto Activity, But Stolen Funds and Ransomware Surge
CISA warns of Jenkins RCE bug exploited in ransomware attacks
City of Flint Scrambling to Restore Services Following Ransomware Attack
Clearwater firm KnowBe4 accidentally hires North Korean hacker
Columbus officials warn victims, witnesses after ransomware leak of prosecutor files
Columbus ransomware attack: What’s still unknown one month after the data breach
Common API security issues: From exposed secrets to unauthorized access
Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think
Computer engineer hacks own employer, demands $750K ransom
Crypto Crime Trends in 2024: Surging Theft, Ransomware, and Bitcoin’s Growing Role
Cyber-attack on Monobank is still ongoing - Ukrainian intelligence services offered to help
Cyber insurance claims are declining as firms take ransomware recovery into their own hands
Cybercriminals Exploit Popular Software Searches to Spread FakeBat Malware
Cybercriminals siphon credit card numbers from Oregon Zoo website
Cybersecurity expert urges consumers to take precautions after massive data breach
Data Breach Exposes Personal Information For Millions
Database misconfiguration exposes over half of Chilean population’s data
Dodging the Cyber Bullet: Early Signs of a Ransomware Attack
Enzo Biochem fined $4.5 million for data breach that affected over 2.4 million patients
Extortion Group Exploits Cloud Misconfigurations, Targets 110,000 Domains
FBI and CISA Assure Public on Election Ransomware Security
Five novel email phishing attacks – and what to do about them
FlightAware configuration error leaked user data for years
FlightAware warns that some customers’ info has been ‘exposed,’ including Social Security numbers
Flint city services disrupted by ransomware attack
Government Sector Hit Hard By Ransomware Attacks According to New Report
GTBank’s cyber attack: A wake-up call for Nigerian banks amid recapitalisation efforts
Hackers are targeting Tory leadership hopefuls with ‘phishing’ scams warning they have been compromised by Russia
Hackers Exploit Email URL Rewriting to Insert Phishing Links
Hackers linked to $14M Holograph crypto heist arrested in Italy
Here’s how to find out if your Social Security number was included in last week’s massive data breach
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Issues Alert on Fraudulent Website and Phishing Emails Targeting Dah Sing Bank
How to Freeze Your Credit After Massive Data Breach
If your Social Security Number (SSN) was leaked online, you should freeze your credit: Here's how to do that
Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms
Is your Social Security Number (SSN) in the National Public Data Breach? Here's How to Find Out
Kaspersky estimates 21% of phishing emails are generated by AI
Lawsuit Accuses CDK Global of Failing to Prevent Bitcoin Ransomware Attack
Los Angeles Courts Owe Public Full Accounting After July Ransomware Attack
Massive Cyber Attack On AWS Targets 230 Million Unique Cloud Environments
Massive Data Breach Compromises Personal Information For Billions
Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions Of Social Security Numbers
Massive infostealer campaign exploits legitimate brands
Massive National Public Data Breach Exposes 2.9 Billion Records, Risks SSNs
McLaren confirms it was hit with ransomware; disruptions to last until September
Microsoft Apps for macOS Exposed to Library Injection Attacks
Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by North Korea's Lazarus Group
Microsoft Zero-Day CVE-2024-38193 was exploited by North Korea-linked Lazarus APT
National Data Breach Exposes Millions of Social Security Numbers
National Public Data admits major data breach of personal information
National Public Data breach publishes private data of 2.9 Billion US citizens
National Public Data Breach Spotlights Need for Stronger Identification Methods
National Public Data (NPD) data breach leaks millions of SSNs
National Public Data finally confirms it was hit by data breach - and that millions of users are at risk
National Public Data Says Breach Impacts 1.3 Million People
National Public Data says data leak impacted millions of individuals
National Public Data starts notifying victims after billions impacted by data breach
New ‘Mad Liberator’ Ransomware Gang Targets AnyDesk Users via Fake Windows Updates
New Tool Xeon Sender Enables Large-Scale SMS Spam Attacks
New UULoader Malware Distributes Gh0st RAT and Mimikatz in East Asia
Overall Crypto Crime Declines, but Stolen Funds and Ransomware Surge
Pakistan: 1LINK denies reports of cyber attack on ATMs
Pakistan: Reports of cyberattack on ATMs untrue, says 1LINK
Plaintext passwords may have struck again
Pocahontas Medical Clinic Announces Data Breach Stemming from May 2024 Cyberattack
RansomHub-linked EDR-killing malware spotted in the wild
Ransomware attack disrupts City of Flint's phone lines and payment systems
Ransomware Attacks Drop as Global Law Enforcement Clamps Down
Ransomware Gangs Introduce New EDR-Killing Tool
Ransomware Hits 110,000 Domains with Exposed AWS Access Keys Due to Cloud Misconfigurations
Ransomware rakes in record-breaking $450 million in first half of 2024
Ransomware Resilience Drives Down Cyber Insurance Claims
Researchers Uncover New Infrastructure Tied to FIN7 Cybercrime Group
Rödl Management reports data breach impacting Jamestown, LP, and JT Tax Services clients
Russia-linked Vermin hackers target Ukraine with new malware strain
Russian hackers under the spotlight: 4000 malicious domains, IPs revealed
siParadigm Files Official Notice of Data Breach with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR)
Social Security data breach: Should you freeze your credit right now? What to expect after 2.7 billion records lost
Social Security number data breach: What you need to know
Stolen, locked payment cards can be used with digital wallet apps
Sweeping data breach admitted by National Public Data
Thales Report Reveals Critical Infrastructure Breaches in Australia
The Cost of a Data Breach in 2024
The evolving threat landscape: Staying ahead of phishing attack trends
The Mad Liberator ransomware group uses social-engineering techniques
The New Jewish Home Notifies 104k People of Data Breach
Threat Actor Allegedly Selling Network Access to an US Transportation and Logistics Company
Threat Actor Claims Ransomware Attack on Glaze Trading India, Allegedly Stealing 12TB of Data
To improve your cybersecurity posture, focus on the data
Toyota confirms breach after stolen data leaks on hacking forum
TOYOTA Data Breach – Hackers Group Leaked 240 GB of Data Online
UConn Health data breach exposes sensitive consumer information
Ukrainian bank's service for military donations targeted by ‘massive’ DDoS attack
Unicoin Staff Locked Out of G-Suite in Mystery Attack
Unmasking the Sophisticated: How AI-Powered Defenses Thwart Advanced Phishing Attacks
US E-Commerce Firm Strong Current Enterprises Allegedly Breached
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s macOS apps could help hackers access microphones and cameras
WazirX claims multi-sig wallet manager Liminal compromised security resulting in cyber attack
WazirX Data Breach Update: Liminal Custody Hits Back at Nischal Shetty-Run Crypto Exchange After It Claimed Cyberattack Originated There
Wayne Memorial Hospital Experiences Data Breach Following Apparent Cyberattack
What is QR Code Phishing? (Quishing) - Attack & Prevention Guide in 2024
Wichita airport still without Wi-Fi months after cyber attack. When will it be restored?
Windows driver zero-day exploited by Lazarus hackers to install rootkit
Xeon Sender Tool Exploits Cloud APIs for Large-Scale SMS Phishing Attacks