Recent Data Breaches

DanaBot Dismantled

Summary The US Department of Justice announced the disruption of the DanaBot malware network, indicting 16 individuals involved in its development and deployment. This collaborative effort highlights the increasing need for public-private partnerships in combating […]

Recent Data Breaches

Ransomware: Targeting Schools

Summary Ransomware attacks on schools pose a growing threat to student data and education systems. This article examines the increasing trend of these attacks, their impact, and what schools can do to protect themselves. The […]

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Shields Health Data Breach Settlement

Summary $15.35 Million settlement reached in Shields Health data breach lawsuit. The settlement covers over 2.3 million individuals affected by the 2022 breach, excluding Massachusetts residents involved in separate litigation. Affected individuals can claim up […]

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Cyber Takedown: 300 Servers Seized

Summary International law enforcement agencies joined forces in Operation Endgame, seizing 300 servers and 650 domains used in ransomware attacks. The operation also led to the issuance of 20 international arrest warrants and the seizure […]

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Ransomware Cripples Blood Centers

Summary A ransomware attack on a major blood center network has disrupted operations, forcing blood drive cancellations and impacting over 350 hospitals. The attack highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats and the […]

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Qakbot Leader Indicted

Summary The US Department of Justice has indicted Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, the alleged leader of the Qakbot botnet, for his involvement in a global ransomware scheme. Gallyamov is accused of developing and deploying the Qakbot […]

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Coinbase Bribery Hack Impacts 70,000

Summary Coinbase suffered a significant data breach affecting nearly 70,000 customers due to a bribery scheme involving overseas support staff. Hackers obtained personal and financial information, leading to a $20 million ransom demand, which Coinbase […]

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3AM Ransomware: A Deep Dive

Summary 3AM ransomware employs social engineering tactics like spoofed IT calls and email bombing to trick employees into granting remote access. Attackers then deploy malware, exfiltrate data, and encrypt systems. This article details the attack […]

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Kettering Health Ransomware Outage

Summary Kettering Health, a large healthcare system in Ohio, suffered a ransomware attack that caused a system-wide outage, disrupting patient care and leading to the postponement of elective surgeries. The attackers demanded a ransom and […]

Recent Data Breaches

Coinbase Data Breach Exposes 70,000

Summary Coinbase suffered a data breach affecting nearly 70,000 customers due to bribed overseas support agents. Leaked information included personal details and financial data, leading to a $20 million extortion attempt. Coinbase refused to pay […]