Ireland: More than 470 legal proceedings issued against health service after ransomware hit

More than 470 legal proceedings have been issued against the Health Service Executive (HSE) in relation to a cyber attack that shutdown the health service’s IT systems and compromised the data of thousands of patients and staff three years ago. Read More …

Millions of Messages Distribute LockBit Black Ransomware

Beginning April 24, 2024 and continuing daily for about a week, Proofpoint observed high-volume campaigns with millions of messages facilitated by the Phorpiex botnet and delivering LockBit Black ransomware. This is the first time Proofpoint researchers have observed samples of Read More …

Tennessee: New state law to protect entities under cyber attack from class action suits amid Ascension Health hack

Another healthcare system is under a cyber attack, and while it’s unclear what, if any information has been accessed, a soon-to-be law will prevent those whose information may have been exposed from filing a class action lawsuit against entities that Read More …

How cybercriminals steal one-time passcodes for SIM swap attacks and raiding bank accounts

The incoming phone call flashes on a victim’s phone. It may only last a few seconds, but can end with the victim handing over codes that give cybercriminals the ability to hijack their online accounts or drain their crypto and Read More …

Philippine National Police checking alleged data breach in its logistics system

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it was looking into a possible breach in its logistics, data, information, and management system. “At about 10 a.m. today, it was reported that yun pong logistics, data, information, and management system Read More …

Dell data breach may affect up to 49m customers

Dell has confirmed a data breach that could, according to reports, have affected up to 49m customers. The breach revealed names and addresses of Dell customers, as well as information about equipment purchased, although the tech giant says that no Read More …

Some Firstmac customer details breached in home lender hack

Some current and former customers of Brisbane-based non-bank home lender Firstmac were notified this afternoon that some of their details had been compromised in a “cyber incident”. Firstmac said that as soon as the incident was detected, they took steps Read More …