The United States has issued sanctions against Sichuan Silence Information Technology, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, alongside its employee Guan Tianfeng, for their involvement in a significant global cyberattack. This action follows the company’s exploitation of a critical vulnerability in popular firewall systems, leading to widespread compromise. The cyber incident, which…
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…
Major Data Breach: Cipla Pharma Compromised by Akira Ransomware Attack Cipla, a leading pharmaceutical firm based in India, has suffered a severe ransomware breach orchestrated by the cybercriminal group known as Akira. This breach has resulted in the theft of approximately 70GB of sensitive information, significantly impacting the company’s ability…
Cybersecurity Landscape of 2024: A Year of Significant Breaches and Evolving Threats The cybersecurity domain has faced unprecedented challenges in 2024, marked by an array of significant data breaches and attacks that have reshaped the threat landscape. From record-breaking ransomware payouts to complex nation-state aggressions, the repercussions of these incidents…
3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management FDA Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Bulletin Amid Recent Attacks Disrupting Blood Supply Chains Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 9, 2024 The FDA calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures for blood suppliers in light of recent disruptive cyberattacks. (Image: Getty…
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…
