Microsoft has reported on a sophisticated cyber operation attributed to the group known as Secret Blizzard, which has utilized the Amadey malware to execute targeted attacks against specific entities. The nature of the attacks suggests that Secret Blizzard either employed Amadey as a malware-as-a-service or engaged with its command-and-control panels…
Attack Surface Management, Governance & Risk Management, Patch Management Cleo File Transfer Software Faces Active Exploitation by Cybercriminals Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 11, 2024 Image: Cleo Update Dec. 12, 2024 00:34 UTC: A spokesperson for Cleo has announced that the company has released an urgent patch in response to…
Inmediata Health Group Faces $2.7 Million in Fines Following 2019 HIPAA Breach Inmediata Health Group, a healthcare clearinghouse based in Puerto Rico, is reeling from the financial repercussions of a substantial data breach that compromised the personal health information (PHI) of approximately 1.6 million patients. Following violations of the Health…
Krispy Kreme, the well-known doughnut chain, experienced a significant cyberattack on November 29, 2024, which disrupted its online ordering system in the United States. This incident, disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), occurred during a particularly busy period for the company and impacted customers’ ability to place orders…
Moody’s, the renowned global financial services and credit ratings agency, has released a report shedding light on a concerning trend in cybersecurity: an escalation of hacking groups targeting large corporations for substantial ransom payments. These attackers often leverage vulnerabilities within the supply chain to maximize their financial gain. The data…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Publicly Traded Firm Reports Significant Cybersecurity Incident to U.S. Regulators David Perera (@daveperera) • December 11, 2024 The neon sign at one of the oldest Krispy Kreme donut shops in Chattanooga, Tennessee, photographed in June 2023. (Image: Shutterstock) Krispy Kreme, the…
Security Breach Exposes 446,000 Patients Linked to Vein Treatment Center In a significant cybersecurity incident, a vein treatment center has reported a breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 446,000 patients. This incident raises concerns about the safety of sensitive medical data and the ongoing vulnerabilities within healthcare-related…
Cybersecurity experts at Group-IB have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that is currently targeting employees across more than 30 companies spanning 12 different industries globally. This malicious operation has successfully disseminated over 200 harmful links aimed at capturing user login credentials, with sectors including energy, fashion, finance, aerospace, telecommunications, government,…
Cloud Security , Finance & Banking , Industry Specific Report Highlights Financial Sector’s Shift to Multi-Cloud Solutions Amid Cyber Threats and Regulatory Changes Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 10, 2024 Financial institutions are increasingly adopting multi-cloud approaches to enhance resiliency and meet regulatory requirements in light of escalating…
