The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a significant uptick in ransomware attacks over the last few years, with these threats evolving rapidly. The tactics employed have shifted from straightforward file encryptions to increasingly complex schemes involving multi-layered extortion. Notably, the emergence of double extortion—wherein attackers encrypt sensitive data and simultaneously threaten…
Approximately 8 million records, including personal identifiers and financial details of UK healthcare workers, were exposed through a misconfigured staff management database associated with Logezy, a software company headquartered in the UK. Cybersecurity investigator Jeremiah Fowler, who is also a co-founder of Security Discovery, has unveiled a significant data leak…
The Art of Restraint: Examining Ownership in Cybersecurity Protocols In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the recent discussions surrounding system ownership reveal significant insights into the field of cybersecurity. A noteworthy piece by DataBreaches.Net, titled The Art of Restraint: Why Not Every System Should Be Owned, delves into the importance…
On February 21, a significant and unprecedented cryptocurrency heist unfolded, marking one of the largest cyber thefts in history. Hackers managed to compromise a digital wallet associated with Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, resulting in the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in digital tokens. The perpetrators quickly transferred the…
3rd Party Risk Management, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Company Reports Ransomware Incident to SEC Following Weekend Attack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 14, 2025 Image: DaVita Inc. DaVita Inc., headquartered in Denver and operating over 3,100 dialysis and kidney care facilities across the U.S. and 13 additional countries,…
Alerts Signal Cybersecurity Threats: Business Leaders Urged to Stay Vigilant In a recent wave of cybersecurity incidents, businesses have found themselves increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. These incidents range from data breaches to targeted cyber-attacks, underscoring the pressing need for robust security measures among organizational leaders. The evolving landscape of…
As China intensifies its global digital strategy, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about the evolving landscape of hacking activities attributed to long-established groups. Notably, the tactics employed by these organizations are converging, resulting in a more sophisticated and intricate fabric of cyber threats. This transformation includes improved camouflage techniques by…
In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a cautionary notice to several leading tax preparation firms, indicating that they might face civil penalties should they misuse confidential consumer data for purposes unrelated to taxation. This warning underscored the crucial importance of safeguarding sensitive information within the tax preparation sector.…
Government, Industry Specific Staff Contemplate Deferred Resignation and Payout Options as Deadline Approaches Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 14, 2025 CISA faces potential loss of a third of its workforce due to planned cuts. (Image: U.S. Department of Homeland Security) The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing…
