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Digitel Temporarily Blocks Servers After a Cyberattack

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Venezuelan telecommunications company Digitel experienced service disruptions yesterday due to a cyberattack detected in its systems. As a precautionary measure, the company temporarily blocked its servers to mitigate it.  While communication services remain unaffected, users reported difficulties accessing the Digitel website, recharging their mobile balances, and reaching customer support through call centers. Prioritizing Security and […]

Court Recordings Exposed in Qilin Ransomware Attack on Victoria’s Court System

Qilin ransomware attack

Australia’s Court Services Victoria (CSV), the independent statutory authority managing the state’s court systems, has confirmed a Qilin ransomware attack that exposed sensitive video recordings of court hearings.  In a statement published today, CSV revealed the cyber incident, detected on December 21, 2023, disrupted operations and granted unauthorized access to its audio-visual archive. Cybersecurity Breach […]

Ransomware Attackers Stole Patient Data from TransForm in Ontario Hospitals

TransForm

TransForm, a shared service provider that supports five hospitals in Erie St. Clair, Ontario, has released an update on the cyberattack that disrupted its operations in October. The organization confirmed that the incident was a ransomware attack and that the perpetrators exfiltrated a database containing information on 5.6 million patient visits. According to TransForm, the […]

MGM Resorts Cyberattack Cost $100 Million

MGM Resorts

MGM Resorts International, a global hospitality and entertainment company, has revealed that a cyberattack last month cost the company $100 million and allowed the hackers to steal customers’ personal information. The company disclosed the cybersecurity issue on September 11, 2023, which impacted its main website, online reservations systems, and in-casino services like slot machines, credit […]

Swiss government hit by double cyberattack: ransomware and DDoS

Swiss government

The Swiss government has disclosed that a recent ransomware attack on an IT supplier might have impacted its data, while days later, it warned that it was targeted in DDoS attacks. The IT supplier in question is Xplain, a Swiss technology provider that supplies software solutions to various government departments, administrative units, and even the […]

Cyberattack disrupts Philadelphia Inquirer ‘s print and online operations

Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer, a historic and prominent daily newspaper in the United States, is working on restoring systems impacted by what was described as a cyberattack that hit its network over the weekend. The attack, which was first detected on Saturday morning, disrupted the print production of the Sunday edition and forced staff members to […]

North Korea’s cyberattack on Seoul hospital exposed

Seoul hospital

In a shocking cyberattack, North Korean hackers have breached the network of one of the country’s largest hospitals, Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), to steal sensitive medical information and personal details of hundreds of thousands of people. The incident occurred between May and June 2021, but the police only revealed it recently after a two-year […]

Royal Ransomware Attacks the City of Dallas

City of Dallas

The City of Dallas is facing a major cyberattack that has disrupted its IT services and affected its emergency response systems. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning, was carried out by a group called Royal ransomware, which is known for using custom-made encryption and demanding high ransoms from its victims. Learn all the details […]

LockBit Ransomware Gang: A Threat to Businesses Worldwide

LockBit Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts the victim’s data and demands a ransom for its decryption. LockBit is one of the most active and dangerous ransomware gangs in the world, targeting businesses of all sizes and sectors. Get to know everything about this threat in the following lines.  Read: March 2023: A […]

WH Smith Suffers Major Data Breach

Recently surfaced that British retailer, WH Smith, has suffered a data breach that exposed information belonging to current and former employees. It operates 1,700 locations across the United Kingdom and employs over 12,500 people, reporting a revenue of $1.67 billion in 2022. Know the details in the following lines.  Read: The U.S. Marshals Service Investigates […]