Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” and foreign governments and military, security, and corporate organizations. ” reads the joint report.

Energy and Utilities 94

Energy and Utilities Military Government Phishing 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The threat actors target devices at the edge of networks.

Energy and Utilities 95

Energy and Utilities Communications Military Manufacturing 95

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One report showed ransomware attacks increased by 80 percent in 2022, with manufacturing being one of the most targeted industries. The Costa Rican government declared a national emergency , after attackers crippled govenrment systems and demanded $20 million to restore them go normal.

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Ransomware Cleanup Education Manufacturing 124

IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

A further 381,000 New York City public school students affected by 2022 data breach In January 2022 , personal data from around 820,000 New York City public school students, both current and former, was breached. Source (New) IT services USA Yes 1,382 Worthen Industries Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Manufacturing USA Yes 1,277 R.J.

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Data breaches Education Manufacturing Retail 59

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

In November 2022, the U.S. On or about May 27, 2022, the man and his Hive coconspirators allegedly hit a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization in New Jersey. The LockBit ransomware operation was the most active in 2022 and according to the researchers it is one of the most prolific RaaS in 2023. law enforcement).

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Ransomware Agriculture Education Government 85

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

made electronics on behalf of the Russian government and military. The Estonian man is accused of having helped the Russian government and military to purchase US-made electronics and hacking tools. manufacturers on behalf of Russian end-users, including defense contractors and other Russian government agencies.

Computer and Electronics 82

Computer and Electronics Military Manufacturing Government 82

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

The IT giant has seized the domains used by the threat actors employed in its attacks aimed at organizations in tech, transportation, government, and education sectors located in the U.S., The court filings can be found here: [link] — Amy Hogan-Burney (@CyberAmyHB) June 2, 2022. Middle East, and India.

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Phishing Manufacturing Education Cybersecurity 108

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large.

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IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Government 145

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

KmsdBot is an evasive Golang-based malware that was first detected by Akamai in November 2022, it infects systems via an SSH connection that uses weak login credentials. The malicious code was used in attacks targeting multiple sectors including the gaming industry, technology industry, and luxury car manufacturers.

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IoT Mining Manufacturing Education 89

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

government offers rewards of up to $15 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of LockBit ransomware gang members and affiliates. In 2022, LockBit was one of the most active ransomware groups, and its prevalence continued into 2023. ” reads the press release published by the U.S. “The

Energy and Utilities 88

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Agriculture Manufacturing 88

IT Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2023

EvilProxy phishing campaign targets Microsoft 365 accounts via indeed.com A phishing campaign identified by Menlo Security has been targeting senior executives in various industries – most notably banking and financial services, property management and real estate, and manufacturing – since July.

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Phishing Financial Services Manufacturing Personal data 105

Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2023

Royal ransomware is one of the most notable ransomware families of 2022, it made the headlines in early May 2023 with the attack against the IT systems in Dallas, Texas. The human-operated Royal ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in September 2022, it has demanded ransoms up to millions of dollars.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Encryption File names Cybersecurity 93

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

Micro-Star International AKA MSI designs, manufactures, and sells motherboards and graphics cards for customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. This week the ransomware gang Money Message announced to have hacked the Taiwanese multinational IT corporation MSI (Micro-Star International).

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Security Manufacturing Cybersecurity 86

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

The human-operated Royal ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in September 2022, it has demanded ransoms up to millions of dollars. In December 2022, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned healthcare organizations of Royal ransomware attacks. ” reads the alert. ” continues the alert.

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Ransomware Encryption Cybersecurity Communications 89

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

The human-operated Royal ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in September 2022, it has demanded ransoms up to millions of dollars. MILES/CBS NEWS TEXAS The Royal ransomware group is behind the attack and threatens to publish stolen data if the City will not meet its ransom demand. reads the alert.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware IT Encryption Education 92

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

German government warns that technology to regulate power consumption in Huawei network appliances could be used for sabotage purposes. government officials as well as European security authorities, which have warned of the risks associated with Chinese telecoms equipment.” The activity will be completed in the coming months.

Government 94

Government Communications Risk Cybersecurity 94

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

According to its analysis , 260 organisations in the UK fell victim to ransomware between January 2020 and June 2022, a figure that’s only exceeded by Canada (276) and – in a distant lead – the US (2,379). Across the UK, the education sector was the most frequently targeted, with 24 incidents. What else should organisations do?

Ransomware 136

Ransomware Manufacturing Data breaches Risk 136

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2023

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. We are in the final!

Communications 75

Communications Manufacturing Access Archiving 75

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In 2022, LockBit was one of the most active ransomware groups, and its prevalence continued into 2023. Today, additional criminal charges against Kondratyev were unsealed in the Northern District of California related to his deployment in 2020 of ransomware against a victim located in California.” on January 5, 2020.

Energy and Utilities 97

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Agriculture 97

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

In 2022, the ICICI Bank’s resources were named a “critical information infrastructure” by the Indian government – any harm to it can impact national security. Last year, with a total share of 18% of all cyberattacks, it was the second most targeted industry, following manufacturing.

Personal data 96

Personal data Phishing Risk Financial Services 96

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The human-operated Royal ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in September 2022, it has demanded ransoms up to millions of dollars. The Dallas City Council has approved a budget of $8.5 million to mitigate the ransomware attack. million to mitigate the May Royal ransomware attack appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Ransomware Encryption Systems administration Cybersecurity 102

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

CVE-2022-4886 (Path Sanitization Bypass): This 8.8-level Given the ease with which these vulnerabilities might be exploited, rapid action is required to prevent broad assaults on both government and commercial networks. The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6

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Ransomware Authentication Cybersecurity Education 112

Data Matters

JUNE 16, 2021

Seventy-five percent of the world’s chips today come from Asia, while the share of semiconductors manufactured in the United States has fallen from 37% in 1990 to 12% today. a provision for Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review of certain foreign gifts to or contracts with higher education institutions.

Artificial Intelligence 68

Artificial Intelligence Military Manufacturing Education 68

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

IBM Security X-Force found the most common threat on organizations is extortion, which comprised more than a quarter (27%) of all cybersecurity threats in 2022. Thirty percent of those incidents occurred in manufacturing organizations. Educate employees about digital safety, including two-factor or multi-factor authentication.

Security 40

Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

AIIM

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

billion in 2019 and is expected to double by 2022 to $ 79.2 billion representing an annual growth rate of 38% for the period 2018-2022. No doubt, applications of AI may address some of the most vexing social challenges such as health, the environment, economic empowerment, education, and infrastructure.

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Artificial Intelligence Computer and Electronics Communications Manufacturing 111

Info Source

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The lack of Telecoms infrastructure and digital skill development presents a hurdle; however, where investments by local government or overarching organisations close the gap, they will enable in particular economies with young populations. The Public Sector, which consists of Federal, State and Local Government (incl.

Marketing 40

Marketing Customer Experience Energy and Utilities Digital transformation 40

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc. We also found 14 organisations providing a significant update on a previously disclosed incident. Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached? TB Paysign, Inc.

Data Privacy 87

Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 87

IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

million records from World-Check, a screening database used to screen potential customers for links to illegal activity and government sanctions. million accounts compromised in Le Slip Français data breach The French underwear manufacturer Le Slip Français has suffered a data breach. Data breached: 5,300,000 records.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Security 52

IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

Source (New) Energy Canada Yes 1 TB AB Texel Source (New) Transport Netherlands Yes 1 TB STOCK Development Source (New) Real estate USA Yes 1 TB Centre Hospitalier d’Armentières Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Healthcare France Yes >900,000 INSS Source (New) Public Brazil Yes 879,492 bienDIG Source (New) Software Mexico Yes 450,000 Grand Avignon (..)

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 52

IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

35 TB of data exfiltrated from Henry Schein, plus ALPHV/BlackCat re-encrypted the newly restored files As we first reported last month , the US healthcare solutions provider Henry Schein announced on 15 October that it had suffered a cyber attack that caused disruption to its manufacturing and distribution businesses.

Data Privacy 106

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Retail 106

Info Source

AUGUST 29, 2022

Geneva, Switzerland – August 26, 2022. Western governments imposed a series of financial, trade, and travel sanctions on Russia in late February in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. IMPACT ON BUSINESSES, CUSTOMERS, AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING. It includes the whole bureaucratic/municipal/educational apparatus.

Marketing 52

Marketing Manufacturing Sales Military 52

IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2024

TB Allium UPI, UAB, Apotheka, Apotheka Beauty and PetCity Source (New) Manufacturing Estonia Yes 1,190,000 Aero Dynamic Machining, Inc. TB Allium UPI, UAB, Apotheka, Apotheka Beauty and PetCity Source (New) Manufacturing Estonia Yes 1,190,000 Aero Dynamic Machining, Inc. Source (New) Manufacturing USA Yes 1.1

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Security Manufacturing 52

IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2024

Compromised data includes victims’ names, addresses, phone numbers and Aadhaar numbers (a 12-digit government identification number). It remains unclear how the data breach occurred, but the attackers apparently suggested it was the result of “exploiting vulnerabilities within government databases of telecommunication systems”.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Retail Privacy Manufacturing 52

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This bill becomes effective January 1, 2022. AB-825 : This bill amends California’s (1) data breach notification law (for both government agencies (Cal. SB-41 : This bill, effective January 1, 2022 , imposes a number of privacy and data security requirements on direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies.

Privacy 98

Privacy Insurance Security Data breaches 98

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

In late 2022, Rackspace became a ransomware victim in one of the biggest cyberattacks ever suffered by a major cloud services vendor. LockBit uses a double extortion method and was responsible for roughly 40% of ransomware attacks in the first few months of 2022. Education, government, energy and manufacturing are others.

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Ransomware Encryption Cybersecurity Risk 98

Data Matters

MAY 17, 2022

*Reprinted with permission from the May 6, 2022 edition of the New York Law Journal © 202X ALM Global Properties, LLC. Attorney General described a recent takedown of a Russian government-sponsored botnet called Cyclops Blink before it was weaponized and caused damage. and foreign government agencies. All rights reserved.

Cybersecurity 97

Cybersecurity Government Authentication Ransomware 97

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

You're really looking at a government agency from some some country who's politically motivated and who can afford to put the money and the time into building a threat like this and who has the insider information from a uranium enrichment facility that would facilitate building a threat? Van Norman: Right right.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Risk IT 52