LockBit Ransomware Breach Exposes Sensitive Data of 21,000 Equinox Customers Equinox, a major healthcare service provider headquartered in New York, has reported a significant cyber incident impacting approximately 21,000 customers and employees. The breach has led to the exposure of highly sensitive personal data, including health records, financial information, Social…
Cybersecurity Incident: Finastra Investigates Data Theft from Internal Platform The financial technology company Finastra, which services a significant portion of the banking sector, is currently dealing with a serious security breach involving the theft of confidential information from its internal file transfer system. KrebsOnSecurity has confirmed that over 400 gigabytes…
T-Mobile has reportedly contained a recent security breach, according to reports from credible sources. The company has faced scrutiny over a series of data breaches that have affected its customers in recent years, with allegations of as many as nine incidents occurring since 2019. This latest development raises eyebrows, as…
Cybersecurity firm Sekoia has identified a new variant of the Helldown ransomware, which has recently emerged as a considerable threat to organizations. This particular strain chiefly exploits vulnerabilities found in network devices, especially Zyxel firewalls, to facilitate unauthorized access, steal sensitive data, and encrypt essential systems. Since its first appearance…
Human beings remain the most significant cybersecurity risk for organizations today. Research indicates that approximately two-thirds of security breaches are the result of non-malicious user actions, such as clicking on a phishing email. However, these same individuals can also represent an organization’s most valuable security resource. With the right training…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: Asia, Geo-Specific India’s Competition Regulator Fines WhatsApp Over Mandatory Data Sharing Policies Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • November 19, 2024 Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. (Image: Shutterstock) The Competition Commission of India has imposed a fine exceeding $25 million on Meta, the parent company…
T-Mobile recently averted a potential cybersecurity breach, a significant achievement considering the company’s history with data compromises. While hackers managed to infiltrate T-Mobile’s network, their access was limited, and no data breaches occurred as a result. The company effectively detected the intrusion swiftly, indicating an improvement in their cybersecurity protocols.…
In a striking investigation, new findings reveal that the digital footprints of American military personnel and intelligence operators can be tracked with alarming ease, leading to concerns over national security. According to a collaborative analysis by WIRED, Bayerischer Rundfunk, and Netzpolitik.org, a typical weekday morning routine of a device leaving…
Experts Urge Federal Agencies to Enhance Cyber Defense Against Rising Chinese Threats Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 19, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Leading cybersecurity experts are calling for proactive measures from federal agencies to counter an uptick in cyber threats traced back to China. This includes promoting collaboration between public and…
