Geico Fined $9.75 Million for Data Breach Affecting 116,000 Drivers The New York Attorney General’s office announced a substantial penalty of $9.75 million against Geico, following serious breaches that compromised the personal information of approximately 116,000 drivers in the state. This enforcement action highlights the ongoing concerns over data security…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: Asia Group Deploys Upgraded Malware Disguised as Microsoft File on Pilgrimage Goers Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 25, 2024 Pilgrims on the Hajj journey in Mina, Saudi Arabia (Image: Shutterstock) A South Asian threat group, referred to as Mysterious Elephant…
In a significant development regarding cybersecurity transparency, LifeLab’s unsuccessful efforts to prevent the release of a forensic report detailing a recent data breach have concluded. The attempt to keep critical findings from the public eye has been officially rejected, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue about data protection…
Cybercriminals Target Medical Specialty Practices in Recent Hacks In a concerning trend, cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities within medical specialty practices in the United States, with two notable instances in recent weeks. An Illinois-based gastroenterology practice and a pulmonary practice in California were targeted, with attackers alleging they have accessed…
Srinagar Government Implements Ban on Third-Party Communication Tools for Sensitive Official Documents In a significant move to safeguard sensitive information, the Jammu and Kashmir government has prohibited the use of third-party tools, such as WhatsApp and Gmail, for transmitting official documents. Citing concerns related to potential data breaches and leaks,…
A recent analysis by Howden reveals that cyber-attacks have cost UK businesses an astonishing $55 billion (£47 billion) over the last five years. This reality check is underscored by the fact that nearly 55% of companies in the UK have reported experiencing at least one attack during this timeframe, a…
The recent uptick in malicious cyber activity has highlighted critical sectors at risk, particularly in the realm of Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare and Nation-State Attacks, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage Campaign Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 25, 2024 Chinese hackers are…
Columbus Data Breach Affects Half a Million; Only 3% Receiving Protection A significant data breach has been reported involving the city of Columbus, potentially impacting up to 500,000 individuals. Despite the scale of the incident, it has come to light that a mere 3% of those affected are currently receiving…
Microsoft has recently sounded the alarm over a notably active cyber-crime syndicate identified as ONNX Marketing Services, which has been implicated in distributing advanced phishing email kits. This sophisticated operation poses a significant risk to Microsoft Customer Accounts, potentially leading to unauthorized access across various online platforms and jeopardizing both…
