Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Experts Suspect Scattered Spider Is Behind Recent Attacks on Insurers Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 20, 2025 Image: Aflac Aflac, the largest provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., has reported that it is the latest victim of a coordinated cyber campaign…
In a recent advisory from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, a hacker organization notorious for its aggressive cyber attacks on major retail entities is now expanding its focus to the insurance industry. This group, termed Scattered Spider, has been implicated in a string of cyber incidents that have disrupted services for…
Identity security remains a critically underfunded aspect of cybersecurity within the healthcare sector, despite the variety of cyber resources available to organizations of all sizes. Hugo Lai, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Temple University Health System, emphasized this concern in a recent interview. He noted that while attackers still…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Hackers Masquerading as IT Support Target Organizations Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 5, 2025 A sophisticated hacking tool. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent reports indicate that a hacking collective associated with attacks on British retailers is now targeting cloud service providers through voice phishing scams aimed…
Victoria’s Secret has experienced a significant disruption to its online and in-store operations following a security incident. Customers are advised to stay informed about the company’s efforts to resume normal services. Victoria’s Secret temporarily suspended its U.S. website alongside certain in-store activities for three days due to an undisclosed security…
Lumma Infostealer: A Growing Threat in Cybercrime Recent insights from cybersecurity experts indicate that a diverse range of cybercriminals are utilizing the Lumma infostealer, an increasingly popular tool linked to various cyber threats including credit card fraud, cryptocurrency theft, and initial access sales. This information, highlighted by cybersecurity professional Kivilevich,…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Scattered Spider Compromises Tata Consulting Services Employee Credentials in Cyber Attack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 20, 2025 Image: Ceri Breeze/Shutterstock Marks & Spencer, a prominent UK retailer, has fallen victim to a cyber attack orchestrated by the group known as…
In a significant cybersecurity breach, Peter Green Chilled, a prominent logistics firm responsible for distributing refrigerated goods to major UK supermarket chains like Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. This incident marks another alarming development in a series of cyber-attacks plaguing the retail sector, which…
A significant cybersecurity breach has recently taken place, targeting the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ). Preliminary reports indicate that hackers accessed approximately 2.7 million sensitive records, including criminal data. The ramifications of this incident are still being evaluated, highlighting a critical need for enhanced cybersecurity protocols to safeguard sensitive…
