Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Once obtained access to the City’s network, the group performed reconnaissance and information-gathering activities using legitimate third-party remote management tools. The Royal group began reconnaissance activity in April 2023, and the analysis of system log data dates the beginning of the surveillance operations on April 7, 2023.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Encryption Systems administration Cybersecurity 110

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The stolen information allegedly included names and identifying information, hashed passwords, security questions and answers, family information, Social Security numbers, lab results, health insurance information, doctor’s names, and medical conditions, among other things.

Data breaches 83

Data breaches Computer and Electronics Security Insurance 83

IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

Columbus County Schools gives update after systems wiped by cyber attack (5,673). The US Defence Information Systems Administration discloses 2019 cyber attack (unknown). Pacific Specialty Insurance Company notifies plan members of 2019 data breach (unknown). Idaho Central Credit Union reports two data breaches (unknown).

Data breaches 145

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Personal data 145

Data Matters

MAY 17, 2018

The Georgia State Senate had recently voted 42-7 to approve SB 315, which criminalized unauthorized computer access with maximum penalties of up to one year of incarceration and a fine of $5,000. Organizations have employed bug bounty programs in an effort to encourage researchers to report security flaws in their systems.

Systems administration 60

Systems administration Cybersecurity Information Security Insurance 60

IT Governance

JUNE 27, 2019

On 19 March 2019, Norsk Hydro’s systems were infected with the LockerGoga ransomware. TrendMicro’s analysis into the ransomware found that it was the same system administration tool abused by the likes of SOREBRECT and Bad Rabbit. To access the decoder, the organisation was asked to pay a large ransomin bitcoin.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Phishing Insurance Systems administration 87

KnowBe4

MARCH 14, 2023

In another case, a doctor input his patient's name and their medical condition and asked ChatGPT to craft a letter to the patient's insurance company. Here is what you'll get: Access to our free on-demand webinar "Your Ultimate Guide to Phishing Mitigation," featuring Roger A.

Phishing 89

Phishing Security Artificial Intelligence Security awareness 89