A ransomware attack has significantly disrupted operations at Starbucks, compelling the global coffee retailer to revert to manual methods for employee scheduling and payroll management. This incident is part of a broader wave of cyberattacks affecting companies around the world, particularly as the holiday season approaches. The attack, which targeted…
A recent ransomware incident has targeted Blue Yonder, a provider of supply chain software, leading to significant disruptions in the IT systems of its client, Starbucks, a leading entity in the food and beverage sector. The breach predominantly compromised employee data; however, customer-facing services remained intact, mitigating the potential fallout…
New Legislation Enhances Cybersecurity Reporting and Device Standards in Australia On November 26, 2024, the Australian Parliament passed significant cybersecurity legislation aimed at enhancing the nation’s defenses against cyber threats. The new law, known as the Cyber Security Act, serves to formalize government efforts to improve reporting of ransomware payments,…
Cybercriminals Target Medical Specialty Practices in Recent Hacks In a concerning trend, cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities within medical specialty practices in the United States, with two notable instances in recent weeks. An Illinois-based gastroenterology practice and a pulmonary practice in California were targeted, with attackers alleging they have accessed…
Microsoft has recently sounded the alarm over a notably active cyber-crime syndicate identified as ONNX Marketing Services, which has been implicated in distributing advanced phishing email kits. This sophisticated operation poses a significant risk to Microsoft Customer Accounts, potentially leading to unauthorized access across various online platforms and jeopardizing both…
Healthcare, Industry Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Watchdog Agency Report Highlights Inaction on Cybersecurity Recommendations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 21, 2024 The GAO report indicates that the HHS has yet to implement critical recommendations aimed at improving its leadership role in healthcare cybersecurity. (Image: GAO) The U.S. Department…
FBI Indicts Five Alleged Members of Cybercrime Group Linked to Cryptocurrency Thefts The U.S. government has unveiled charges against five individuals suspected to be affiliated with a loosely organized cybercriminal group known as "Scattered Spider." These charges, unsealed on November 20, 2024, stem from allegations that the group was responsible…
Equinox, a health and human services organization based in New York State, has issued notifications to over 21,000 clients and staff regarding a significant data breach that compromised their health, financial, and personal information. This “data security incident” occurred nearly seven months ago, stirring both concern and anger as the…
Breach Notification, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Ransomware Attack Exposes Personal Data of Over 133,000 at Small Oklahoma Hospital Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 19, 2024 Image: Great Plains Regional Medical Center Great Plains Regional Medical Center, a 62-bed facility in Elk City, Oklahoma, experienced a significant ransomware attack…
