The confirmation comes after the criminals responsible for the attack uploaded stolen documents to their dark web site, prompting concerns over data security and user privacy. INC Ransom, the group that has claimed responsibility, is notorious for targeting various governmental, educational and healthcare institutions. The council revealed on 3rd April that approximately 25 sensitive documents, …
The information Qilin’s teased on its dark web page includes the driving licence and salary information of the Big Issue Group’s CEO, Paul Cheal. It also released the company’s financials, which are not public. The gang also compromised employee data, including personal addresses, employee details and passport scans. Qilin did not demand a ransom, but …
A recent Internet Security Report revealed a significant surge in evasive malware, amplifying the total volume of malware globally. Global cybersecurity leader WatchGuard Technologies compiled the report, which also outlined crucial trends among top malware and both network and endpoint security threats, exploring data collected and analysed by their Threat Lab researchers. Key findings showed …
SAN FRANCISCO – Data storage company Scality recently announced the results of a survey of 500 IT decision-makers across France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. to gain insight into the role immutable data storage plays in an organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy. Key findings reveal: 94% either already rely on immutable data storage or plan to implement …
The attack, identified as a ransomware breach orchestrated by the notorious Black Basta group, wreaked havoc on the company’s financial health, resulting in direct costs of £25.3 million ($32 million). Initially estimating the incident’s impact at £20 million, Capita’s revised figures underscore the extensive repercussions of the attack. The company’s annual report for 2023, released …
Mogilevich, which claimed to have breached Fortnite maker Epic Games last month, was due to release the stolen data this week. However, clicking the link to view what was meant to be a trove of personal information and source code instead led to an announcement. Quoted by Cyber Daily, a spokesperson named Pongo writes, “Unfortunately …
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently noted that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost online security, a sentiment echoed by many industry experts. AI is transforming how security teams handle cyber threats, making their work faster and more efficient. By analyzing vast amounts of data and identifying complex patterns, AI automates the initial stages of incident investigation. …
Over the last two years, LockBit has become one of the most infamous ransomware groups in the world, but law enforcement has begun to move in. On Monday evening the group’s website changed to show a message saying it is “under control of law enforcement.” It adds, “The site is now under the control of …
A red rating is the lowest possible security score, signifying that the system is “at a critical level of risk, where the likelihood of encountering issues or failures is significant, and the potential impact of these issues could be severe.” Systems generally fall into the red-rating category because of the presence of out-dated or legacy …
The ALPHV data leak site, along with the Tor negotiation URLs shared with victims in ransom notes, went offline on 7th December and have yet to be restored. Security researchers, including Yelisey Bohuslavkiy, chief research officer at RedSense, have hinted at a possible law enforcement operation targeting the group. Bohuslavkiy said admins of other top-tier …