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…
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…
