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Deloitte Data Breach: Company Claims Impacted System Limited to a Single Client

Deloitte Denies Claims of Major Cybersecurity Breach from Ransomware Group Brain Cipher Deloitte UK has categorically denied allegations of a significant cybersecurity breach put forth by the ransomware group known as Brain Cipher. The group has claimed to have acquired over 1 terabyte of sensitive data from Deloitte, asserting that…

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From Russian Socialite to Alleged Crypto Laundering Kingpin: The Shocking Transformation of an Influencer

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has enacted sanctions against the founder of a controversial financial services company, along with key associates, for their alleged involvement in illicit financial activities. Among those sanctioned are Elena Chirkinyan and Andrej Bradens, the latter known by the surname Carenoks.…

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Insider Breach and Email Attacks Result in $1.7 Million in HIPAA Penalties

Email Security & Protection, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Incidents at Pain Management Firm and Pediatric Hospital Impact 50,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 6, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) imposed fines on both the…

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Cybersecurity Incidents Monitored by CERT-In Surge Fourfold Over the Past Four Years | Latest News India

Cybersecurity incidents reported to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) have surged dramatically over the past four years, with reports quadrupling from 2019 to 2023. In a statement presented by Jitin Prasad, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, in the Rajya Sabha, it was highlighted that…

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The True Narrative Behind “The Order”

Rising Threats from Radicalized Online Communities: A Deep Dive into Terrorgram’s Impact Recent investigations have revealed the concerning proliferation of materials disseminated via a platform known as Terrorgram. This includes instructions for constructing explosive devices, tactical guides, and methods for sabotaging critical infrastructure such as electrical substations and water treatment…

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Spyware Operation Aims at Chinese Minority Groups Through WeChat

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Endpoint Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Possible State-Sponsored Exploit Kit Leveraging Browser Vulnerabilities for Spyware Deployment Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • December 6, 2024 Inside a “vocational skills education and training center” in Wensu County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang. (Image: Shutterstock) In recent developments, a potential threat group…

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Telecom Leader BT Group Targeted by Black Basta Ransomware Attack

BT Group Victimized by Black Basta Ransomware Attack British telecommunications company BT Group has recently suffered a significant cybersecurity breach, with its Conferencing division falling prey to a ransomware attack attributed to the hacking group Black Basta. This incident compelled BT Group to take specific servers offline as a precautionary…

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Ransomware Attacks Result in $17 Billion in Downtime Losses

Ransomware attacks have increasingly threatened both businesses and individuals, leading to significant financial ramifications and disruptions to operations. The fallout from these incidents goes well beyond the immediate monetary demands. Companies often endure extended downtime, incur steep costs related to risk mitigation, and face the necessity of upgrading their hardware…

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