Artivion Reveals Ransomware Attack Disrupting Operations in Heart Surgery Product Manufacturing Artivion, a prominent manufacturer of heart surgery devices, has disclosed a ransomware attack in a recent 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The cyber incident, which unfolded on November 21, 2024, has significantly disrupted the…
The realm of cybersecurity faces a persistent challenge: the exploitation of email attachments, particularly those connected to Microsoft Office documents. Cybercriminals have strategically utilized social engineering tactics to deliver harmful payloads through email, capitalizing on the extensive use of MS Office tools in personal and professional contexts. As these attacks…
Governance & Risk Management, Security Operations Rhode Island Initiates Statewide Cybersecurity Measures to Protect Students Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 9, 2024 The Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport, Rhode Island. (Image: Shutterstock) In a pioneering move, Rhode Island has become the first state to implement a statewide cybersecurity…
Anna Jacques Hospital Warns 316,000 Patients Following December 2023 Ransomware Attack In a significant cybersecurity breach, Anna Jacques Hospital has informed approximately 316,000 patients about a ransomware attack that occurred in December 2023. This incident underscores the escalating risks that healthcare organizations face in the digital landscape, where sensitive patient…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Credit Rating Agency Predicts Rise in Big Game Hunting by Ransomware Gangs in 2025 David Perera (@daveperera) • December 9, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Moody’s Ratings has issued a warning that enhanced cybersecurity measures have led ransomware attackers to shift their focus toward larger organizations,…
Blue Yonder Targeted in Ransomware Attack by Termite Group In a recent development, technology firm Blue Yonder has confirmed it has fallen victim to a ransomware attack attributed to a threat actor known as Termite. This incident highlights the growing concerns surrounding cybersecurity within the tech industry and raises questions…
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…
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…
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…
