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#ransomware

Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime - MedCity News

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations are financially devastating, leading to average daily losses of $1.9 million during downtime.

One reason school cyberattacks are on the rise? Schools are easy targets for hackers

School systems nationwide are increasingly at risk of cyberattacks, including ransomware demands.
Cybersecurity incidents in educational institutions can have a significant impact on daily operations and pose serious threats to sensitive data.

International investigation disrupts infamous ransomware gang LockBit

Law enforcement agencies disrupt LockBit ransomware syndicate
LockBit linked to thousands of cyberattacks globally
International collaboration key in dismantling LockBit

LockBit takedown taking toll as gang plummets down rankings

The takedown of LockBit in February has led to Play overtaking it in cyberattack activities, with law enforcement's disruption efforts showing some success.

Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime - MedCity News

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations are financially devastating, leading to average daily losses of $1.9 million during downtime.

One reason school cyberattacks are on the rise? Schools are easy targets for hackers

School systems nationwide are increasingly at risk of cyberattacks, including ransomware demands.
Cybersecurity incidents in educational institutions can have a significant impact on daily operations and pose serious threats to sensitive data.

International investigation disrupts infamous ransomware gang LockBit

Law enforcement agencies disrupt LockBit ransomware syndicate
LockBit linked to thousands of cyberattacks globally
International collaboration key in dismantling LockBit

LockBit takedown taking toll as gang plummets down rankings

The takedown of LockBit in February has led to Play overtaking it in cyberattack activities, with law enforcement's disruption efforts showing some success.
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Healthcare organizations in the US may soon get a cybersecurity overhaul

Healthcare cybersecurity will be bolstered by new HHS proposals requiring multifactor authentication, encryption, and routine vulnerability assessments.
#data-breach

Warning to Facebook Marketplace users as 200,000 accounts leaked

Hundreds of thousands of Facebook Marketplace accounts have been leaked online, putting users at risk of phishing and cyberattacks.
The leaked data includes personal information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and Facebook profile information.

'Extremely dangerous' leak reveals 26 billion account records stolen from Twitter, LinkedIn, more: 'Mother of All Breaches'

One of the largest data breaches in history has compromised billions of accounts worldwide.
The dataset is extremely dangerous and valuable for malicious actors, who could use it for identity theft, phishing schemes, and targeted cyberattacks.

NHS hospitals gear up to get cyberattack systems back online

NHS trusts are still working to restore systems after cyberattacks, affecting hospital operations and leading to longer emergency wait times.

Could Your Mortgage Lender Be Hacked? How to Protect Yourself

Two major mortgage lenders, Mr. Cooper and LoanDepot, experienced cyberattacks that exposed the data of over 30 million people combined.
Other companies in the mortgage industry, such as title insurance companies, have also been targeted in cyberattacks.

Warning to Facebook Marketplace users as 200,000 accounts leaked

Hundreds of thousands of Facebook Marketplace accounts have been leaked online, putting users at risk of phishing and cyberattacks.
The leaked data includes personal information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and Facebook profile information.

'Extremely dangerous' leak reveals 26 billion account records stolen from Twitter, LinkedIn, more: 'Mother of All Breaches'

One of the largest data breaches in history has compromised billions of accounts worldwide.
The dataset is extremely dangerous and valuable for malicious actors, who could use it for identity theft, phishing schemes, and targeted cyberattacks.

NHS hospitals gear up to get cyberattack systems back online

NHS trusts are still working to restore systems after cyberattacks, affecting hospital operations and leading to longer emergency wait times.

Could Your Mortgage Lender Be Hacked? How to Protect Yourself

Two major mortgage lenders, Mr. Cooper and LoanDepot, experienced cyberattacks that exposed the data of over 30 million people combined.
Other companies in the mortgage industry, such as title insurance companies, have also been targeted in cyberattacks.
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#cybersecurity

How AI is reshaping the cybersecurity job landscape - Help Net Security

88% cybersecurity professionals see AI impacting jobs, 75% worried about AI for cyberattacks, 82% believe AI enhances efficiency.

How to build customer trust through data privacy and security | MarTech

Safeguarding consumer data is crucial for business success and reputation.
Non-tech businesses also need to prioritize cybersecurity to protect customer data.

Hackers for China, Russia and Others Used OpenAI Systems, Report Says

Hackers with ties to foreign governments have used OpenAI's systems in their cyberattacks.
The hackers have used AI in mundane ways like drafting emails and translating documents.

Cyberattacks are targeting US water systems, warns EPA and White House

Water and wastewater systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks due to lack of resources for cybersecurity practices.
Biden administration urges states to enhance security measures for critical water infrastructure against disabling cyberattacks.

Chinese hackers Volt Typhoon had critical US infrastructure access for 5 years

China-backed hackers Volt Typhoon have maintained persistent access to critical USA infrastructure for at least five years.
The hackers are positioning themselves on the IT networks of American infrastructure systems to launch disruptive or destructive cyberattacks if a major crisis or conflict occurs.

New NSA-powered AI tool would help industry optimize cyberdefense testing

NSA developed an AI-based Autonomous Penetration Testing tool to enhance cyberdefense testing.

How AI is reshaping the cybersecurity job landscape - Help Net Security

88% cybersecurity professionals see AI impacting jobs, 75% worried about AI for cyberattacks, 82% believe AI enhances efficiency.

How to build customer trust through data privacy and security | MarTech

Safeguarding consumer data is crucial for business success and reputation.
Non-tech businesses also need to prioritize cybersecurity to protect customer data.

Hackers for China, Russia and Others Used OpenAI Systems, Report Says

Hackers with ties to foreign governments have used OpenAI's systems in their cyberattacks.
The hackers have used AI in mundane ways like drafting emails and translating documents.

Cyberattacks are targeting US water systems, warns EPA and White House

Water and wastewater systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks due to lack of resources for cybersecurity practices.
Biden administration urges states to enhance security measures for critical water infrastructure against disabling cyberattacks.

Chinese hackers Volt Typhoon had critical US infrastructure access for 5 years

China-backed hackers Volt Typhoon have maintained persistent access to critical USA infrastructure for at least five years.
The hackers are positioning themselves on the IT networks of American infrastructure systems to launch disruptive or destructive cyberattacks if a major crisis or conflict occurs.

New NSA-powered AI tool would help industry optimize cyberdefense testing

NSA developed an AI-based Autonomous Penetration Testing tool to enhance cyberdefense testing.
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Apple says Mac users targeted in zero-day cyberattacks | TechCrunch

Apple has urged all users to update their devices following the discovery of security vulnerabilities exploited in cyberattacks targeting Mac users.
#critical-infrastructure

What resources do small utilities need to defend against cyberattacks?

Small utilities face cyberattack risks
Limited resources hinder small utilities' cybersecurity

US says China's Volt Typhoon is readying destructive attacks

The US government confirms that China's Volt Typhoon has compromised critical infrastructure IT networks and is preparing for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks.
The targeted sectors include communications, energy, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems across the US and its territories.

Add cyberattacks to the long list of Labor Day travel headaches

Cyberattacks continue to disrupt critical infrastructure, affecting airlines and airports and highlighting vulnerabilities.
The targeting of critical infrastructure by cybercriminals is increasing despite law enforcement efforts.

What resources do small utilities need to defend against cyberattacks?

Small utilities face cyberattack risks
Limited resources hinder small utilities' cybersecurity

US says China's Volt Typhoon is readying destructive attacks

The US government confirms that China's Volt Typhoon has compromised critical infrastructure IT networks and is preparing for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks.
The targeted sectors include communications, energy, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems across the US and its territories.

Add cyberattacks to the long list of Labor Day travel headaches

Cyberattacks continue to disrupt critical infrastructure, affecting airlines and airports and highlighting vulnerabilities.
The targeting of critical infrastructure by cybercriminals is increasing despite law enforcement efforts.
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#national-security

How fusion centers protect the country

Fusion centers play a crucial role in sharing information across government agencies and enabling collaboration to combat various threats, including cyberattacks and election security.

Space assets are in foreign adversaries' cyber crosshairs, DOD official says

Adversaries like China and Russia are increasingly interested in disrupting American space assets through cyberattacks, focusing on ground stations transmitting data to satellites.

How fusion centers protect the country

Fusion centers play a crucial role in sharing information across government agencies and enabling collaboration to combat various threats, including cyberattacks and election security.

Space assets are in foreign adversaries' cyber crosshairs, DOD official says

Adversaries like China and Russia are increasingly interested in disrupting American space assets through cyberattacks, focusing on ground stations transmitting data to satellites.
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#iran

Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. elections

Iran intensifies interference in U.S. elections through fake news and hacking campaigns.

Microsoft says this country's cyber activity may be targeting the U.S. election

Iran is engaging in online activities to influence the U.S. election, including phishing attacks on a presidential campaign, and creating fake news sites to sway voters.

Iran accelerating activity to influence US election, says Microsoft

Iran is accelerating online activity to influence the US election, Microsoft reports.

Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. elections

Iran intensifies interference in U.S. elections through fake news and hacking campaigns.

Microsoft says this country's cyber activity may be targeting the U.S. election

Iran is engaging in online activities to influence the U.S. election, including phishing attacks on a presidential campaign, and creating fake news sites to sway voters.

Iran accelerating activity to influence US election, says Microsoft

Iran is accelerating online activity to influence the US election, Microsoft reports.
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Iranians are creating fake news websites and impersonating activists to create chaos in the U.S., Microsoft found

Iran is intensifying online activities to influence the U.S. election, including phishing attacks and fake news propagation.

Summer Olympics: What IT Teams Need to Do Before & During the Event for Their Businesses

Threat actors exploit excitement of Paris Olympics, targeting online users for financial gain.
#ukraine

How Russia-linked malware cut heat to 600 Ukrainian buildings in deep winter

Russia has tested various attacks on Ukraine, including cyberattacks on utilities and heating infrastructure, with a recent incident of malware directly sabotaging a heating utility in winter.

Politically motivated hacks: Moscow ISP hit in response to Kyivstar cyberattack; Taiwan bombarded with cyberattacks ahead of election

Hackers linked to Ukraine's main spy agency have breached computer systems in retaliation for a Russian cyber attack on a Ukrainian telecom giant.
Taiwan is facing an unprecedented level of cyberattacks ahead of a critical presidential election, with China being blamed for the interference.

Politically motivated hacks: Moscow ISP hit in response to Kyivstar cyberattack; Taiwan bombarded with cyberattacks ahead of election

Hackers linked to Ukraine's main spy agency have breached computer systems in retaliation for a Russian cyber attack on a Ukrainian telecom giant.
Taiwan is facing an unprecedented level of cyberattacks ahead of a critical presidential election, with China being blamed for the interference.

Ukraine claims Russia uses its cooperation with China to carry out cyberattacks

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has become the first cyberwar in history.
The Kremlin is using its cooperation with China to carry out cyberattacks against Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 877

The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in casualties from Russian attacks and drone warfare, with developments reported on July 21, 2024.

How Russia-linked malware cut heat to 600 Ukrainian buildings in deep winter

Russia has tested various attacks on Ukraine, including cyberattacks on utilities and heating infrastructure, with a recent incident of malware directly sabotaging a heating utility in winter.

Politically motivated hacks: Moscow ISP hit in response to Kyivstar cyberattack; Taiwan bombarded with cyberattacks ahead of election

Hackers linked to Ukraine's main spy agency have breached computer systems in retaliation for a Russian cyber attack on a Ukrainian telecom giant.
Taiwan is facing an unprecedented level of cyberattacks ahead of a critical presidential election, with China being blamed for the interference.

Politically motivated hacks: Moscow ISP hit in response to Kyivstar cyberattack; Taiwan bombarded with cyberattacks ahead of election

Hackers linked to Ukraine's main spy agency have breached computer systems in retaliation for a Russian cyber attack on a Ukrainian telecom giant.
Taiwan is facing an unprecedented level of cyberattacks ahead of a critical presidential election, with China being blamed for the interference.

Ukraine claims Russia uses its cooperation with China to carry out cyberattacks

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has become the first cyberwar in history.
The Kremlin is using its cooperation with China to carry out cyberattacks against Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 877

The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in casualties from Russian attacks and drone warfare, with developments reported on July 21, 2024.
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Russia waging shadow war on West: Estonia PM

The West should adopt a coordinated approach against Moscow's threats.
#epa

A new EPA cyberattack alert urges U.S. water systems to upgrade security immediately

Water utilities face increasing cyberattack threats, with 70% failing standards. Urgent action needed to protect against severe impacts like water contamination and supply disruption.

The EPA is cracking down on cybersecurity threats

The EPA is increasing inspections of water infrastructure due to rising cyberattack vulnerabilities.

A new EPA cyberattack alert urges U.S. water systems to upgrade security immediately

Water utilities face increasing cyberattack threats, with 70% failing standards. Urgent action needed to protect against severe impacts like water contamination and supply disruption.

The EPA is cracking down on cybersecurity threats

The EPA is increasing inspections of water infrastructure due to rising cyberattack vulnerabilities.
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#russia

Germany recalls envoy to Russia over cyberattack DW 05/06/2024

Germany recalls ambassador to Moscow due to state-sponsored Russian cyberattack.

French state services hit by cyberattacks of 'unprecedented intensity'

French state bodies hit by unprecedented cyberattacks
Government contains impact of cyberattacks

Germany blames Fancy Bear for 2023 hacking campaign

Germany attributes cyberattacks to Russian threat actor APT28, US supports attribution.

Germany recalls ambassador to Russia citing cyberattacks

Germany recalls ambassador to Russia amid cyberattack allegations before Putin's inauguration.

When has the UK faced cyberattacks in the past?

Cyberattacks are a modern form of warfare, with recent incidents involving hacking of the UK's Ministry of Defence and China-backed groups targeting British government departments.

Germany: Former Russian consulate targeted by protesters DW 05/10/2024

Russia calls for punishment of protesters who entered former consulate in Leipzig.

Germany recalls envoy to Russia over cyberattack DW 05/06/2024

Germany recalls ambassador to Moscow due to state-sponsored Russian cyberattack.

French state services hit by cyberattacks of 'unprecedented intensity'

French state bodies hit by unprecedented cyberattacks
Government contains impact of cyberattacks

Germany blames Fancy Bear for 2023 hacking campaign

Germany attributes cyberattacks to Russian threat actor APT28, US supports attribution.

Germany recalls ambassador to Russia citing cyberattacks

Germany recalls ambassador to Russia amid cyberattack allegations before Putin's inauguration.

When has the UK faced cyberattacks in the past?

Cyberattacks are a modern form of warfare, with recent incidents involving hacking of the UK's Ministry of Defence and China-backed groups targeting British government departments.

Germany: Former Russian consulate targeted by protesters DW 05/10/2024

Russia calls for punishment of protesters who entered former consulate in Leipzig.
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Large-language models demand huge amounts of data. Lawmakers want to know what that means for user privacy

Requiring companies to limit data collection can help prevent cyberattacks and data breaches.

Top LockBit hacker revealed to be Russian

Dmitry Khoroshev, a Russian national, was unmasked as the administrator of LockBit ransomware group, involved in high-profile cyber attacks, prompting law enforcement action.

Microsoft overhaul treats security as "top priority" after a series of failures

Microsoft is prioritizing security by tying it to compensation for senior leadership.
#financial-impact

UnitedHealth hack reveals gaps in doctors' cyberattack insurance

Providers struggle with cyberattack insurance coverage
Many providers may be underinsured for cyberattacks

FBI reveals states with the worst cybercrime - is YOUR home a target?

States like Alaska, Nevada, and Delaware are most prone to cyberattacks based on FBI data.

UnitedHealth hack reveals gaps in doctors' cyberattack insurance

Providers struggle with cyberattack insurance coverage
Many providers may be underinsured for cyberattacks

FBI reveals states with the worst cybercrime - is YOUR home a target?

States like Alaska, Nevada, and Delaware are most prone to cyberattacks based on FBI data.
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#china

Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage

China's APT31 targeted businesses and politicians worldwide.
US and UK officials impose sanctions and criminal charges on Chinese hackers for cyberattacks.

UK says Chinese cyberattacks 'part of large-scale espionage campaign'

China accused of cyberattacks against UK democratic institutions
Allegations of cyber espionage and state-backed actors

Chinese-backed hackers accused of targeting critical US infrastructure

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wuhan XRZ for cyberattacks.
Seven members of Wuhan XRZ were indicted by the Department of Justice.

U.K. to Accuse China of Cyberattacks Targeting Voter Data and Lawmakers

British government expected to link China to cyberattacks on voting records
Deputy Prime Minister likely to announce sanctions against state-affiliated individuals and entities involved in attacks

Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage

China's APT31 targeted businesses and politicians worldwide.
US and UK officials impose sanctions and criminal charges on Chinese hackers for cyberattacks.

UK says Chinese cyberattacks 'part of large-scale espionage campaign'

China accused of cyberattacks against UK democratic institutions
Allegations of cyber espionage and state-backed actors

Chinese-backed hackers accused of targeting critical US infrastructure

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wuhan XRZ for cyberattacks.
Seven members of Wuhan XRZ were indicted by the Department of Justice.

U.K. to Accuse China of Cyberattacks Targeting Voter Data and Lawmakers

British government expected to link China to cyberattacks on voting records
Deputy Prime Minister likely to announce sanctions against state-affiliated individuals and entities involved in attacks
morechina

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics

Sanctions imposed on Chinese company and individuals for cyberattacks.
US and UK announce sanctions linking cyber-espionage to Chinese government.

Why software 'security debt' is becoming a serious problem for developers

Many organizations have software security debt
Experts advise reassessing how third party code is maintained

How to Boost WordPress Security and Protect Your SEO Ranking - SitePoint

The Indisputable Connection Between Website Security and SEO
Consumers expect a secure and easy shopping experience on any website they visit, including search engines.

Politically motivated hacks: Moscow ISP hit in response to Kyivstar cyberattack; Taiwan bombarded with cyberattacks ahead of election

Hackers linked to Ukraine's main spy agency have breached computer systems in retaliation for a Russian cyber attack on a Ukrainian telecom giant.
Taiwan is facing an unprecedented level of cyberattacks ahead of a critical presidential election, with China being blamed for the interference.
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