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2 days ago
Information security

Going going gone! Ransomware attack grabs Christie's client data for a steal

Christie's auction house fell victim to ransomware attack orchestrated by a Russia-linked cybercriminal gang. [ more ]
Theregister
4 days ago
Information security

Auctioneer Christie's confirms criminals stole clients' data

Christie's data stolen in ransomware attack, highlighting ransomware groups' double extortion tactics. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
Information security

Investigate UnitedHealth, not providers, medical groups urge

Medical industry groups request UnitedHealth Group to handle notification of Change Healthcare ransomware breach. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
London

London Drugs confirms ransomware as LockBit demands $25M

London Drugs confirmed employee data stolen in ransomware attack [ more ]
BleepingComputer
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

MediSecure e-script firm hit by 'large-scale' ransomware data breach

MediSecure, an electronic prescription provider in Australia, suffered a ransomware attack believed to originate from a third-party vendor. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

MediSecure hit by 'large-scale ransomware data breach'

Personal and health data breached from MediSecure due to ransomware attack with ongoing investigations and reassurance on current ePrescriptions' safety. [ more ]
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BleepingComputer
4 months ago
Information security

The biggest cybersecurity and cyberattack stories of 2023

23andMe experienced a major data breach due to credential stuffing attacks
Two Danish hosting providers were forced to shut down after a ransomware attack [ more ]
Databreaches
5 months ago
Privacy technologies

A Lump of Coal: Users Report Getting DMCA Notices After Downloading Leaked Wolverine Build

Bobby Anhalt reports:
Users who downloaded the Marvel's Wolverine leaked play build reportedly received DMCAs from their internet service providers.
TechCrunch
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

US healthcare giant Norton says hackers stole millions of patients' data during ransomware attack | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed personal data of millions of patients and employees during a ransomware attack on Norton Healthcare.
Sensitive data of approximately 2.5 million patients and employees was accessed, including names, Social Security numbers, and health information. [ more ]
TechCrunch
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

US healthcare giant Norton says hackers stole millions of patients' data during ransomware attack | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed personal data of millions of patients and employees during a ransomware attack on Norton Healthcare.
Sensitive data of approximately 2.5 million patients and employees was accessed, including names, Social Security numbers, and health information. [ more ]
TechCrunch
5 months ago
Information security

US healthcare giant Norton says hackers stole millions of patients' data during ransomware attack | TechCrunch

Hackers accessed personal data of millions of patients and employees during a ransomware attack on Norton Healthcare.
Sensitive data of approximately 2.5 million patients and employees was accessed, including names, Social Security numbers, and health information. [ more ]
BleepingComputer
5 months ago
Information security

Norton Healthcare discloses data breach after May ransomware attack

Kentucky health system Norton Healthcare experienced a ransomware attack in May, exposing personal information of patients, employees, and dependents.
The attack did not compromise Norton Healthcare's medical record system or Norton MyChart, but sensitive information such as names, contact details, Social Security Numbers, and health information was accessed. [ more ]
DevaOnBreaches5 months ago
The British Library has told customers that their personal data may have been stolen during a recent ransomware attack that knocked the library’s systems and website offline for the past month. #databreach @CarlyPage_ @TechCrunch

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TechCrunch
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

British Library confirms customer data was stolen by hackers, with outage expected to last 'months' | TechCrunch

The British Library experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in customer data potentially being stolen.
The Rhysida ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack and has published 90% of the stolen data.
The stolen data includes customer names, email addresses, and potentially postal addresses and telephone numbers. [ more ]
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Databreaches
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

If you're in Rock County, Wisconsin, do NOT read this post. Absolutely do not read this post.

The IT Director and Corporation Counsel of Rock County, Wisconsin are withholding information about a September ransomware attack from the public.
The county is required to notify affected individuals and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within 60 days of discovering the breach. [ more ]
SecurityWeek
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Kansas Officials Blame 5-Week Disruption of Court System on 'Sophisticated Foreign Cyberattack'

Cybercriminals hacked into the Kansas court system and stole sensitive data in a ransomware attack.
Access to court records has been hobbled for over five weeks due to the attack.
The stolen information includes district court case records on appeal and potentially confidential data. [ more ]
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Databreaches
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Proliance Surgeons notifying 437,392 patients after ransomware attack earlier this year

Proliance Surgeons experienced a ransomware attack, resulting in the breach of personal information of 437,392 patients.
The breach occurred on an unknown date, but the unauthorized access to additional files was discovered on May 24, 2023. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

British Library confirms customer data was stolen by hackers, with outage expected to last 'months' | TechCrunch

The British Library experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in customer data potentially being stolen.
The Rhysida ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack and has published 90% of the stolen data.
The stolen data includes customer names, email addresses, and potentially postal addresses and telephone numbers. [ more ]
Databreaches
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Mission Community Hospital issues notification for May 1 ransomware attack

Deanco Healthcare LLC, also known as Mission Community Hospital, has issued a breach notification about a ransomware attack it discovered in early May.
The unauthorized party accessed files containing patient information, including addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial account information.
The hospital did not detect the ransomware attackers in their network until it was too late. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Personal info, including staff social security numbers, stolen in Toronto library cyberattack | CBC News

Personal information of Toronto Public Library employees was stolen in a ransomware attack.
Data of both current and former employees dating back to 1998 was stolen, including government-issued identification documents. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Personal info, including staff social security numbers, stolen in Toronto library cyberattack | CBC News

Personal information of Toronto Public Library employees was stolen in a ransomware attack.
Data of both current and former employees dating back to 1998 was stolen, including government-issued identification documents. [ more ]
BKReader
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

NY Attorney General Finds US Radiology Specialists Failed to Protect Patient Data

New York Attorney General secures $450,000 settlement from US Radiology for data breach
US Radiology failed to upgrade its hardware, leading to a ransomware attack on its network [ more ]
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Cbsnews
6 months ago
Public health

Ransomware attack on health care chain impacts hospitals across U.S.

A national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has experienced a ransomware attack.
Ardent Health Services took its network offline as a protective measure.
Patients and facilities have been affected by the attack. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Public health

Cyber-attack closes hospital emergency rooms in three US states

A cyber-attack has shut down emergency rooms in at least three states, leading to patient diversion and rescheduling of procedures.
The hospital operator, Ardent Health, reported being targeted by a ransomware attack that affected computer programs tracking patients' healthcare records.
Ransomware attacks on healthcare providers are increasingly common, with at least 35 reported in the US this year. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Scope of British Library data breach widens | Computer Weekly

User data was exfiltrated and leaked in the ransomware attack on the British Library.
The extent of the data breach appears to be worse than initially thought.
The library will be contacting users to advise them on steps they may need to take. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Scope of British Library data breach widens | Computer Weekly

User data was exfiltrated and leaked in the ransomware attack on the British Library.
The extent of the data breach appears to be worse than initially thought.
The library will be contacting users to advise them on steps they may need to take. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Information security

Scope of British Library data breach widens | Computer Weekly

User data was exfiltrated and leaked in the ransomware attack on the British Library.
The extent of the data breach appears to be worse than initially thought.
The library will be contacting users to advise them on steps they may need to take. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
London

London & Zurich ransomware attack causes customer chaos

A ransomware attack on London & Zurich has caused outages, leaving customers unable to process direct debit payments.
One customer had to take out a short-term loan due to cash flow issues caused by the attack.
Communication from London & Zurich has been infrequent and unclear, leaving customers confused. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

British Library confirms data stolen during ransomware attack | TechCrunch

The British Library has confirmed that a ransomware attack led to the theft of internal data.
The attack caused a major technology outage across the library's sites and disrupted online and on-site services.
The ransomware gang responsible for the attack has demanded over $740,000 worth of bitcoin. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Internal documents leaked as Rhysida claims responsibility for British Library ransomware attack | Computer Weekly

The British Library has confirmed that internal HR documents have been leaked following a ransomware attack.
The Rhysida ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack and is auctioning off the stolen data. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Internal documents leaked as Rhysida claims responsibility for British Library ransomware attack | Computer Weekly

The British Library has confirmed that internal HR documents have been leaked following a ransomware attack.
The Rhysida ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack and is auctioning off the stolen data. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

British Library confirms ransomware cyber attack has crippled services

The UK's national library, the British Library, is currently experiencing a major technology outage as a result of a ransomware attack.
The attack has affected the library's website, online systems, and services, as well as some onsite services including the Reading Rooms and public WiFi.
The library is working to restore services, but some disruption may persist for longer, and they are investigating the attack with the support of cybersecurity specialists. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

British Library's Halloween cyber scare was ransomware | Computer Weekly

The British Library has confirmed that it was hit by a ransomware attack at the end of October
The outage is still ongoing and is affecting its website, online systems, and services [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Medicine

Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack | CBC News

A resident in Ontario was denied necessary medical care due to ongoing hospital delays caused by a ransomware attack.
The resident was told she couldn't get a biopsy done because computer systems were still down from the cyberattack.
The resident was frustrated and wanted answers as to why her emergency situation was being denied. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
1 year ago
Business

Where to Focus Your Company's Limited Cybersecurity Budget

Recent research indicates that organizations with 10,000 or more employees typically maintain almost 100 security tools.And yet, well-established global companies continue to be victimized by cyber attacks.For example, payments-processor NCR recently experienced a ransomware attack that caused downstream outages across numerous restaurant back-office and point-of-sale systems.
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