In a striking revelation from the cybersecurity sector, almost all of the top 100 banks in the United States experienced breaches linked to third-party vendors last year, with every one of the ten largest banks facing similar issues. Research conducted by SecurityScorecard highlights that while a staggering 97% of financial…
Interlock Ransomware Attacks Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center A lesser-known ransomware group, Interlock, has launched a significant cyberattack against the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, jeopardizing the personal data of nearly 1.46 million patients. This group claims to have breached the university’s network in September 2024, exfiltrating over…
The Clop Ransomware group, suspected to have ties to Russian intelligence, has successfully exploited a vulnerability in Cleo File Transfer software, allowing them to bypass the company’s servers during a security update. This incident has raised substantial concerns about the security of companies that depend on Cleo’s solutions for secure…
In 2024, the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity faced unprecedented challenges, marked by a surge in cyberattacks that significantly threatened patient safety and data privacy. Heading into 2025, however, there are glimmers of hope, including the implementation of enhanced security controls and new regulatory measures aimed at bolstering defenses against these…
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…
