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Theregister
1 day ago
Germany politics

Germany's CDU still struggling with cyberattack fallout

The CDU struggles to restore member data following a cyberattack, affecting upcoming election preparations. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Halliburton shuts down systems after cyberattack | TechCrunch

Halliburton has taken proactive measures to secure its systems following a cyberattack. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Education

Cyberattack knocks Mobile Guardian MDM offline and wipes thousands of student devices | TechCrunch

A cyberattack on Mobile Guardian led to outages in global schools with files inaccessible. Mobile device management is crucial for businesses and schools. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Fallout From Cyberattack at Ascension Hospitals Persists, Causing Delays in Patient Care

Doctors and nurses resort to paper records due to cyberattack affecting access to electronic medical records. [ more ]
Fast Company
5 months ago
London politics

MGM Resorts is using a Big Tech strategy to fight Lina Khan's FTC-but will it work?

MGM Resorts faced a cyberattack demanding a $30 million ransom, leading to operational chaos and exposing vast customer data. [ more ]
Theregister
1 day ago
Germany politics

Germany's CDU still struggling with cyberattack fallout

The CDU struggles to restore member data following a cyberattack, affecting upcoming election preparations. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Halliburton shuts down systems after cyberattack | TechCrunch

Halliburton has taken proactive measures to secure its systems following a cyberattack. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Education

Cyberattack knocks Mobile Guardian MDM offline and wipes thousands of student devices | TechCrunch

A cyberattack on Mobile Guardian led to outages in global schools with files inaccessible. Mobile device management is crucial for businesses and schools. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Fallout From Cyberattack at Ascension Hospitals Persists, Causing Delays in Patient Care

Doctors and nurses resort to paper records due to cyberattack affecting access to electronic medical records. [ more ]
Fast Company
5 months ago
London politics

MGM Resorts is using a Big Tech strategy to fight Lina Khan's FTC-but will it work?

MGM Resorts faced a cyberattack demanding a $30 million ransom, leading to operational chaos and exposing vast customer data. [ more ]
moredata-security
#ransomware
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Halliburton confirms data was stolen in ongoing cyberattack | TechCrunch

Halliburton confirmed a cyberattack where intruders accessed and stole information, prompting an investigation and system restorations. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Information security

Seattle airport 'possible cyberattack' snarls travel again

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing severe disruptions due to a possible cyberattack, causing delays and operational challenges.
The Port of Seattle is investigating the incident with federal assistance, highlighting growing concerns over cybersecurity in critical infrastructure. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Information security

Halliburton probes 'issue' that has impacted company systems

Halliburton is investigating a cybersecurity issue that has disrupted operations, potentially linked to a cyberattack affecting their systems and networks. [ more ]
CyberScoop
1 month ago
Information security

French Olympic venue and cultural site targeted in cyberattack

Authorities confirmed a cyberattack on the Grand Palais did not cause lasting damage, contradicting initial reports of ransomware encryption. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
London

Hackers release corporate data stolen from London Drugs | CBC News

London Drugs faced a cyberattack with stolen files and refused to pay ransom, prioritizing employee data protection and notifying affected individuals. [ more ]
cyberscoop.com
4 months ago
Information security

Ransomware used in attack that disrupted US hospitals

A ransomware cyberattack disrupted operations at Ascension, one of the largest U.S. health care systems. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Halliburton confirms data was stolen in ongoing cyberattack | TechCrunch

Halliburton confirmed a cyberattack where intruders accessed and stole information, prompting an investigation and system restorations. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Information security

Seattle airport 'possible cyberattack' snarls travel again

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing severe disruptions due to a possible cyberattack, causing delays and operational challenges.
The Port of Seattle is investigating the incident with federal assistance, highlighting growing concerns over cybersecurity in critical infrastructure. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Information security

Halliburton probes 'issue' that has impacted company systems

Halliburton is investigating a cybersecurity issue that has disrupted operations, potentially linked to a cyberattack affecting their systems and networks. [ more ]
CyberScoop
1 month ago
Information security

French Olympic venue and cultural site targeted in cyberattack

Authorities confirmed a cyberattack on the Grand Palais did not cause lasting damage, contradicting initial reports of ransomware encryption. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
London

Hackers release corporate data stolen from London Drugs | CBC News

London Drugs faced a cyberattack with stolen files and refused to pay ransom, prioritizing employee data protection and notifying affected individuals. [ more ]
cyberscoop.com
4 months ago
Information security

Ransomware used in attack that disrupted US hospitals

A ransomware cyberattack disrupted operations at Ascension, one of the largest U.S. health care systems. [ more ]
moreransomware
#cybersecurity
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Education

TDSB student details may have been exposed in June cyberattack, board says | CBC News

A cybersecurity incident at the Toronto District School Board may have exposed some students' personal information, but the risk to them is considered low. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Tech industry

Microsoft confirms a CYBERATTACK was behind the latest outage

Microsoft's recent global outage was confirmed to be caused by a malicious cyberattack, specifically a Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attack.
Experts suggest that the attackers were likely emboldened by Microsoft's previous service troubles, and the culprits may never be fully identified. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Information security

Hackers shut down heating in Ukrainian city with malware, researchers say | TechCrunch

A cyberattack in Lviv caused a central heating outage for two days, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure like energy grids to malicious hackers. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Information security

Read Satya Nadella's Microsoft memo on putting security first

Prioritize security above all else for the company's success, with a focus on the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) principles. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
4 months ago
Information security

Preventing the Next Big Cyberattack on U.S. Health Care

The cyberattack on Change Healthcare exposed vulnerabilities in the U.S. health care sector that require urgent action for improved cybersecurity. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Tech industry

Health industry struggles to recover from cyberattack on a unit of UnitedHealth

Cyberattack on Change Healthcare causes billing issues for medical practices
Healthcare system vulnerable to hackers with shortcomings in response [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Education

TDSB student details may have been exposed in June cyberattack, board says | CBC News

A cybersecurity incident at the Toronto District School Board may have exposed some students' personal information, but the risk to them is considered low. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Tech industry

Microsoft confirms a CYBERATTACK was behind the latest outage

Microsoft's recent global outage was confirmed to be caused by a malicious cyberattack, specifically a Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attack.
Experts suggest that the attackers were likely emboldened by Microsoft's previous service troubles, and the culprits may never be fully identified. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Information security

Hackers shut down heating in Ukrainian city with malware, researchers say | TechCrunch

A cyberattack in Lviv caused a central heating outage for two days, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure like energy grids to malicious hackers. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Information security

Read Satya Nadella's Microsoft memo on putting security first

Prioritize security above all else for the company's success, with a focus on the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) principles. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
4 months ago
Information security

Preventing the Next Big Cyberattack on U.S. Health Care

The cyberattack on Change Healthcare exposed vulnerabilities in the U.S. health care sector that require urgent action for improved cybersecurity. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Tech industry

Health industry struggles to recover from cyberattack on a unit of UnitedHealth

Cyberattack on Change Healthcare causes billing issues for medical practices
Healthcare system vulnerable to hackers with shortcomings in response [ more ]
morecybersecurity
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Seattle-Tacoma Airport hit by a possible cyber attack, causing major outage

A cyberattack disrupted systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for multiple days, affecting operations but not TSA screening. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

WazirX to Phase In Indian Rupee Withdrawals Starting Aug. 26

WazirX will resume rupee withdrawals limited to 66% starting Aug. 26 after a significant cyberattack. [ more ]
#ddos
Fortune Europe
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Russian users get locked out of Telegram and WhatsApp as Moscow intensifies internet censorship

Russia's messaging services faced a DDoS attack, causing temporary outages and highlighting issues of internet censorship and control. [ more ]
nypost.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

Microsoft reveals cyberattack triggered latest outage that stalled emails, crashed Starbucks app

Microsoft Azure outage due to DDoS cyberattack. [ more ]
Fortune Europe
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Russian users get locked out of Telegram and WhatsApp as Moscow intensifies internet censorship

Russia's messaging services faced a DDoS attack, causing temporary outages and highlighting issues of internet censorship and control. [ more ]
nypost.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

Microsoft reveals cyberattack triggered latest outage that stalled emails, crashed Starbucks app

Microsoft Azure outage due to DDoS cyberattack. [ more ]
moreddos
#donald-trump
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

X Spaces with Trump is off to a glitchy start.

Elon Musk faced technical glitches during a conversation with Donald Trump on X, blaming a cyberattack for the disruption. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

Georgia's Fulton county hacked, but DA says Trump election case is unaffected

Officials in Georgia's Fulton County reported a cyberattack that interrupted routine operations in the court and other systems.
The cyberattack did not affect the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, as the election case materials were stored in a separate secure system. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

X Spaces with Trump is off to a glitchy start.

Elon Musk faced technical glitches during a conversation with Donald Trump on X, blaming a cyberattack for the disruption. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

Georgia's Fulton county hacked, but DA says Trump election case is unaffected

Officials in Georgia's Fulton County reported a cyberattack that interrupted routine operations in the court and other systems.
The cyberattack did not affect the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, as the election case materials were stored in a separate secure system. [ more ]
moredonald-trump
#data-protection
Securitymagazine
1 month ago
Information security

McLaren Health Care experienced a criminal cyber attack

Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the value of patient information and time-sensitive nature of medical work. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Financial watchdog Fintrac hit by cyberattack, says classified systems not involved | CBC News

Fintrac hit by cyberattack, corporate systems offline
Fintrac working with federal partners to restore systems [ more ]
Securitymagazine
1 month ago
Information security

McLaren Health Care experienced a criminal cyber attack

Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the value of patient information and time-sensitive nature of medical work. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Financial watchdog Fintrac hit by cyberattack, says classified systems not involved | CBC News

Fintrac hit by cyberattack, corporate systems offline
Fintrac working with federal partners to restore systems [ more ]
moredata-protection
#data-breach
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Information security

Home security giant ADT says it was hacked | TechCrunch

ADT confirmed a recent hack compromising customer data. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
EU data protection

How the theft of 40M UK voter register records was entirely preventable | TechCrunch

A cyberattack on the U.K. Electoral Commission resulted in a preventable data breach affecting 40 million voter records due to basic security lapses. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility for Christie's Hack

A hacker group named RansomHub claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Christie's website, threatening to release sensitive data including wealthy art collectors' information. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Information security

Georgia education agency's MOVEit data theft impacted 800K

A cyberattack on the University System of Georgia affected 800,000 people, with sensitive data likely to be published by the Cl0p gang. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
France politics

UK's MoD hacked by China'

A massive Chinese cyberattack targeted the British Ministry of Defence, with data breaches but no data believed to have been taken. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Information security

United HealthCare CEO says 'maybe a third' of U.S. citizens were affected by recent hack | TechCrunch

The cyberattack on Change Healthcare systems impacted a substantial number of Americans, with uncertainty about the exact extent of the breach. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Information security

Home security giant ADT says it was hacked | TechCrunch

ADT confirmed a recent hack compromising customer data. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
EU data protection

How the theft of 40M UK voter register records was entirely preventable | TechCrunch

A cyberattack on the U.K. Electoral Commission resulted in a preventable data breach affecting 40 million voter records due to basic security lapses. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility for Christie's Hack

A hacker group named RansomHub claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Christie's website, threatening to release sensitive data including wealthy art collectors' information. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Information security

Georgia education agency's MOVEit data theft impacted 800K

A cyberattack on the University System of Georgia affected 800,000 people, with sensitive data likely to be published by the Cl0p gang. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
France politics

UK's MoD hacked by China'

A massive Chinese cyberattack targeted the British Ministry of Defence, with data breaches but no data believed to have been taken. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Information security

United HealthCare CEO says 'maybe a third' of U.S. citizens were affected by recent hack | TechCrunch

The cyberattack on Change Healthcare systems impacted a substantial number of Americans, with uncertainty about the exact extent of the breach. [ more ]
moredata-breach
#loandepot
www.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Business

loanDepot sells MSRs, improves margins in Q2

loanDepot reduced financial loss in Q2 2024 while dealing with cyberattack impacts. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Business

Impacted by a cyberattack, loanDepot delivers a Q1 loss of $38M

loanDepot faced financial losses in Q1 2024 due to a cyberattack impacting operations, with a non-GAAP net loss of $38 million. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

LoanDepot customers struggle to make mortgage payments after California lender hacked

loanDepot customers are struggling to make mortgage payments after a cyberattack on the company's systems.
Certain loan processing and phone services have been affected, impacting customers who are trying to make payments or start loan processes. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Business

loanDepot sells MSRs, improves margins in Q2

loanDepot reduced financial loss in Q2 2024 while dealing with cyberattack impacts. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
4 months ago
Business

Impacted by a cyberattack, loanDepot delivers a Q1 loss of $38M

loanDepot faced financial losses in Q1 2024 due to a cyberattack impacting operations, with a non-GAAP net loss of $38 million. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

LoanDepot customers struggle to make mortgage payments after California lender hacked

loanDepot customers are struggling to make mortgage payments after a cyberattack on the company's systems.
Certain loan processing and phone services have been affected, impacting customers who are trying to make payments or start loan processes. [ more ]
moreloandepot
Fast Company
1 month ago
Tech industry

Microsoft says cyberattack triggered Azure outage that impacted Outlook, Starbucks app, and more

The global Microsoft Azure outage was triggered by a distributed denial of service cyberattack. [ more ]
#germany
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Germany politics

Germany says China was behind a 2021 cyberattack on a government agency and summons its ambassador

China was held responsible for a cyberattack on Germany's national office for cartography, increasing tensions between the countries. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Germany accuses Russia of intolerable' cyberattack, warns of consequences

Germany attributes cyberattack on SPD to Russia's APT28, military intelligence service. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Germany politics

Germany says China was behind a 2021 cyberattack on a government agency and summons its ambassador

China was held responsible for a cyberattack on Germany's national office for cartography, increasing tensions between the countries. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Germany accuses Russia of intolerable' cyberattack, warns of consequences

Germany attributes cyberattack on SPD to Russia's APT28, military intelligence service. [ more ]
moregermany
The Verge
3 months ago
Information security

600,000 routers were bricked in a single cyberattack

A cyberattack disabled over 600,000 routers, highlighting the importance of securing management devices and avoiding basic security weaknesses. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Germany accuses Russia of cyberattack on governing party DW 05/03/2024

German government accuses Russian GRU of state-sponsored cyberattack on Social Democratic Party. [ more ]
#unitedhealth-group
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Senators Slam UnitedHealth's C.E.O. Over Cyberattack

Lawmakers criticized UnitedHealth for cyberattack response and risk to sensitive medical data. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

White House and lawmakers increase pressure on UnitedHealth

Lawmakers pressure UnitedHealth after cyberattack
DHHS and DOL call for expedited payments to medical providers [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Senators Slam UnitedHealth's C.E.O. Over Cyberattack

Lawmakers criticized UnitedHealth for cyberattack response and risk to sensitive medical data. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

White House and lawmakers increase pressure on UnitedHealth

Lawmakers pressure UnitedHealth after cyberattack
DHHS and DOL call for expedited payments to medical providers [ more ]
moreunitedhealth-group
CyberScoop
4 months ago
Information security

Cyberattack hits Georgia county at center of voting software breach

Cyberattack targeted Georgia county's IT infrastructure related to false election fraud claims. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Information security

Hackers are using fake Facebook ads to steal bank account details

Cyberattack targets Facebook users with phishing ads disguised as 'sponsored' Google links. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Data science

Leicester loses data, now streetlight control in cyberattack

Leicester City Council experienced prolonged streetlight issues due to residual effects of a cyberattack. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Cyberattack hits New York state government's bill drafting office

The New York state Legislature's bill drafting office faced a cyberattack affecting the bill drafting system, posing a potential challenge during finalizing state budget bills. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

A Cyberattack Could Make N.Y. State's Late Budget Even Later

A cyberattack on the New York State Bill Drafting Commission disrupted the budget process, leading to potential delays and reverting to antiquated computer systems. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

A Cyberattack Could Make N.Y. State's Late Budget Even Later

Cyberattacks can disrupt critical governmental processes, like budget negotiations, necessitating a shift back to less sophisticated systems. [ more ]
Cardplayer
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

MGM Files Lawsuit To Block FTC Investigation

The Federal Trade Commission investigation into MGM Resorts' cyberattack has led to a lawsuit claiming Fifth Amendment violations. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Indigo agrees to go private after sale to holding company owned by chief executive's spouse | CBC News

Agreement for Indigo Books & Music Inc. to go private at $2.50 per share in cash by Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc.
Trilogy companies are connected to largest shareholder Gerald Schwartz and CEO Heather Reisman, offering a 69% premium on the share price. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK elections 'unaffected' by China's cyber-interference

China's unsuccessful attempt to undermine UK elections confirmed by UK's deputy prime minister.
UK and US officially cite China's state-sponsored cyber aggression incidents in 2021. [ more ]
CyberScoop
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Health care groups resist cybersecurity rules in wake of landmark breach

Cyberattack on payment processor affects healthcare system
Debate on implementing cybersecurity regulations for healthcare sector [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest U.S. Health Care Payment System

Providers facing severe cash squeeze after cyberattack on billing system
Government steps in to provide financial relief to affected medical care providers. [ more ]
#data-theft
BleepingComputer
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora says data was stolen in a cyberattack

Cencora, previously AmerisourceBergen, faced a cyberattack involving data theft.
The company contained the incident, is cooperating with authorities, but impact on finances is undetermined. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Caravan club admits members' personal data possibly accessed

The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) still cannot confirm whether members' data was stolen in a January cyberattack.
The club has listed the types of data that might have been accessed, but remains uncertain about any theft. [ more ]
BleepingComputer
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora says data was stolen in a cyberattack

Cencora, previously AmerisourceBergen, faced a cyberattack involving data theft.
The company contained the incident, is cooperating with authorities, but impact on finances is undetermined. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Caravan club admits members' personal data possibly accessed

The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) still cannot confirm whether members' data was stolen in a January cyberattack.
The club has listed the types of data that might have been accessed, but remains uncertain about any theft. [ more ]
moredata-theft
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Investigation into full extent of ransomware attack on Toronto Public Library still underway | CBC News

The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is still investigating the full extent of a cyberattack in October.
The cyberattack targeted an internet-facing server, leading to data compromise and encryption. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Tech industry

Most Wanted' Man Pleads Guilty in Cyberattack That Upended Vermont Hospital

Ukrainian man pleaded guilty to cyberattack schemes causing millions in losses and hospital disruption.
Mr. Penchukov led an organization infecting computers with malicious software for years, causing significant financial losses. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

South Korea says presumed North Korean hackers breached personal emails of presidential staffer

North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of a South Korean President's staff member.
The cyberattack only affected the personal account of the employee and did not compromise the overall security system. [ more ]
Databreaches
7 months ago
Privacy technologies

Cyberattack shuts down Colorado public defender's office

Cyberattack on Colorado State Public Defender shuts down computer network
Data encrypted by malware [ more ]
#fulton-county
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

Fulton county's systems were hacked. Already weary officials are tight-lipped

Fulton County, Georgia, is experiencing a cyberattack on its government computers, but there is no indication that it is related to the election process.
County officials are being cautious with their statements and sticking to prepared talking points to avoid giving information related to the cyberattack. [ more ]
Databreaches
7 months ago
Privacy technologies

Fulton court clerks, tax and DMV offices closed to residents due to hack

Fulton County government systems are down following a cyberattack.
County offices and public services are affected, with many offices closed and phones out. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
US politics

Fulton county's systems were hacked. Already weary officials are tight-lipped

Fulton County, Georgia, is experiencing a cyberattack on its government computers, but there is no indication that it is related to the election process.
County officials are being cautious with their statements and sticking to prepared talking points to avoid giving information related to the cyberattack. [ more ]
Databreaches
7 months ago
Privacy technologies

Fulton court clerks, tax and DMV offices closed to residents due to hack

Fulton County government systems are down following a cyberattack.
County offices and public services are affected, with many offices closed and phones out. [ more ]
morefulton-county
Databreaches
7 months ago
Privacy technologies

Cyberattack at Armentieres hospital, emergency rooms closed for the day

Armentières hospital center in France was targeted in a cyberattack.
The attackers have demanded a ransom from the hospital. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Major IT outage denies happy campers their caravan holidays

The Caravan and Motorhome Club (CAMC) in the UK is experiencing widespread IT outages, possibly due to a cyberattack.
CAMC has alerted the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) about the incident and the ICO is investigating the matter. [ more ]
Databreaches
7 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bucks Co. emergency dispatch system down for days due to cyberattack

Bucks County's computer-aided dispatch system was hit by a cyberattack, causing it to be temporarily out of service.
911 services are still operational as first responders use phone and radio communication during the investigation. [ more ]
Databreaches
8 months ago
Privacy technologies

Quantum Radiology cyber attack: Patients kept in the dark about nature of attack while employees are being harassed by attackers

Quantum Radiology fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in the encryption of patients' Medicare numbers and other personal information.
An internal email instructed staff to tell patients that there was an 'operational IT issue', rather than disclosing the cyberattack. [ more ]
Theregister
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FTC offers cash for best ideas to stymie AI voice cloning

The FTC is offering a $25,000 reward for the best solution to combat AI voice cloning.
Voice cloning poses a threat in cyberattacks, such as spoofing CEOs' voices to instruct financial transactions.
Submissions will be assessed based on feasibility, resilience to technological changes, and consideration of liability and responsibility. [ more ]
Databreaches
8 months ago
Privacy technologies

Major Us Museums Suffer Cyberattack Fallout

Several US arts institutions were unable to display their collections online after a cyberattack targeted a tech service provider called Gallery Systems.
The breach affected museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Rubin Museum of Art, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Museum World Hit by Cyberattack on Widely Used Software

Several prominent museums have been unable to display their collections online since a cyberattack hit a prominent technological service provider that helps hundreds of cultural organizations show their works digitally and manage internal documents.
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