IT Governance

APRIL 3, 2023

Welcome to our March 2023 list of data breaches and cyber attacks. You can find the full list of data breaches and cyber attacks below, including our new feature in which we delve into the month’s biggest incidents in a little more detail. This suggests that it had a poor understanding of the attack and rushed to disclose the breach.

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 119

Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2023

Original post at [link] The Cybernews research team recently discovered that the French-based multinational aviation company, the eighth largest aerospace supplier worldwide, was leaking sensitive data due to a misconfiguration of its systems. Also, the company manufactures surface-to-air defense systems and missiles.

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing Access Risk IT 87

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

The Royal ransomware is written in C++, it infected Windows systems and deletes all Volume Shadow Copies to prevent data recovery. According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Encryption Cybersecurity Communications 90

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert to warn that the Mamba ransomware is abusing the DiskCryptor open source tool to encrypt entire drives. Mamba ransomware is one of the first malware that encrypted hard drives rather than files that was detected in public attacks. ” reads the alert published by the FBI.

Ransomware 144

Ransomware Encryption File names Passwords 144

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. LockBit had a bespoke data exfiltration tool, known as Stealbit, which was used by affiliates to steal victim data. reads the NCA’s announcement. “The

Energy and Utilities 89

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Agriculture Manufacturing 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2019

Hackers publish personal data on thousands of US police officers and federal agents. The hackers exfiltrated the contents of each web server and uploaded the stolen files on their own website (the name of the site was not disclosed due to the sensitivity of the data). Now we are structuring all the data, and soon they will be sold.

Encryption 95

Encryption Ransomware Manufacturing Personal data 95

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The Gunnebo Group is a Swedish multinational company that provides physical security to a variety of customers globally, including banks, government agencies, airports, casinos, jewelry stores, tax agencies and even nuclear power plants. The company has operations in 25 countries, more than 4,000 employees, and billions in revenue annually.

Ransomware 341

Ransomware Security Agriculture Cybersecurity 341

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

. “The FBI has identified, as of early November 2021 that Cuba ransomware actors have compromised at least 49 entities in five critical infrastructure sectors, including but not limited to the financial, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology sectors.”

Ransomware 137

Ransomware Encryption Communications Manufacturing 137

Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2023

The Royal ransomware is written in C++, it infected Windows systems and deletes all Volume Shadow Copies to prevent data recovery. According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education.

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Encryption File names Cybersecurity 94

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI's ability to process vast amounts of data and recognize patterns has far-reaching implications for identity verification. Strategic Insight: The proliferation of digital identity wallets, mandated in all EU member states, will empower users with greater control over their personal data, which is vital in today's digital economy.

Encryption 87

Encryption Data Privacy Privacy B2B 87

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

There are three major threat vectors that harm IoT deployments: Devices are hijacked by malicious software; Data collected and processed in IoT ecosystems is tampered with and impacts the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information; and, Weak user and device authentication. However, the security mindset is changing.

IoT 96

IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Encryption 96

Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) are warning of an ongoing Avaddon ransomware campaign targeting organizations worldwide in multiple industries, including government, finance, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Manufacturing Phishing Encryption 126

Schneier on Security

MARCH 30, 2021

From a news article : The broad range of data that this sneaky little bastard is capable of stealing is pretty horrifying. ” After thieving your data, the app will subsequently erase evidence of its own activity, hiding what it has been doing. This is a sophisticated piece of malware.

Manufacturing 115

Manufacturing Encryption Government Access 115

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 27, 2022

Advanced computers, quantum being one, have the potential to wreak havoc on the data, systems, devices, and networks we rely on daily. A conventional computer would need 300 trillion years to break RSA encryption – considered the gold standard for Public Key Encryption (PKE). government. Legislation proposed by U.S.

Encryption 71

Encryption Cybersecurity Government Communications 71

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A major focus of cybersecurity as an industry is its efforts to detect, root out, and respond to potential fraudsters attempting to trick companies and people out of their money, data, or both. According to data from the Federal Reserve , the 55-69 age group currently controls 41.2% So why do scammers go after older individuals more?

Energy and Utilities 120

Energy and Utilities Phishing Blockchain Cybersecurity 120

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

These private mobile networks are gaining significant traction in manufacturing, energy, government, logistics, and warehousing verticals. To start, Thales offers full-line rate encryption at high speeds - up to 100Gbps - with nearly zero jitters and ultra-low latency rates.

Security 71

Security Encryption Cloud Manufacturing 71

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

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. Between April 7, 2023, and May 4, 2023, Royal performed data exfiltration and ransomware delivery preparation activities. ” continues the report.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Encryption Systems administration Cybersecurity 102

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. ” concludes the report. .

Energy and Utilities 95

Energy and Utilities Military Government Phishing 95

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Reflecting organizations’ persistent interest in IoT, International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that overall, the number of smart devices will reach 41.6 zettabytes (ZB) of data by 2025. Take manufacturing, for instance. billion in number and generate 79.4 Healthcare is in Need of a Check-Up.

IoT 122

IoT Risk Energy and Utilities Security 122

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

The City is investigating the scope of the incident with the help of law enforcement, at this time has yet to disclose details on the incident, including the ransomware family that hit its systems and if there is a data breach. However, CBS News Texas obtained an image the ransomware note dropped by the malware on the infected systems.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware IT Encryption Education 93

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Dollars (USD) and received more than $60 million in ransom payments from over 100 victims worldwide as of August 2022, the US government states. entities Financial Services, Government Facilities, Healthcare and Public Health, Critical Manufacturing, and Information Technology.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Financial Services Manufacturing Phishing 84

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. ” reads the report published by the company.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Financial Services 97

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2022

Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company Delta Electronics was hit by the Conti ransomware that took place this week. ” states the data breach notification published by the company. “According to the report, the sample may have been used in an attack on Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company Delta Electronics Inc.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Computer and Electronics Manufacturing Encryption 88

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The Operation CuckooBees had been operating under the radar since at least 2019, threat actors conducted multiple attacks to steal intellectual property and other sensitive data from victims. The attacks detailed by Cybereason targeted technology and manufacturing companies primarily located in East Asia, Western Europe, and North America.

File names 107

File names Encryption Manufacturing Libraries 107

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Law enforcement also had access to data stolen from the victims of the ransomware operation, a circumstance that highlights the fact that even when a ransom is paid, the ransomware gang often fails to delete the stolen information. ” reads the NCA’s announcement. ” said National Crime Agency Director General, Graeme Biggar.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Agriculture 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Manufacturing is one of the most attacked industries, facing a range of cybersecurity challenges. Thales and PrimeKey are partnering to offer a hybrid approach to securing PKI key management which can assist modern industries that are looking for a unified PKI governance solution. Use case: manufacturing enterprise.

Security 71

Security Manufacturing Cloud IoT 71

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted. Improper encryption. Hackers or other malicious sources can intercept poorly encrypted communications on the web. Furthermore, consumers believe that companies and services have the responsibility of keeping their data secure.

IoT 132

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Passwords 132

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

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Security 89

Security Ransomware Data breaches Manufacturing 89

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 27, 2019

-based Synoptek is a managed service provider that maintains a variety of cloud-based services for more than 1,100 customers across a broad spectrum of industries , including state and local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software.

Ransomware 180

Ransomware IT Phishing Financial Services 180

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. Third-party governance. Like other competitive GRC solutions, it speeds the process of aggregating and mining data, building reports, and managing files.

Compliance 57

Compliance Risk Government Retail 57

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. Zero trust is an important new tool to add to all that, essentially walling off your most important data. Data backup.

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Encryption Cybersecurity Insurance 139

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

Threats to your data are virtually everywhere these days, and too often, data compromises seem almost inevitable. But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. Thirty percent of those incidents occurred in manufacturing organizations.

Security 40

Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

First, the identities of any two digital entities – a sensor and a control server, for instance, or even a microservice and a container — must be authenticated, and, second, the data exchanged between any two such digital instances must be encrypted. Nelson: The Japanese government, the U.K.,

IoT 158

IoT Authentication Security Encryption 158

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The Budworm cyber espionage group (aka APT27 , Bronze Union , Emissary Panda , Lucky Mouse , TG-3390 , and Red Phoenix) is behind a series attacks conducted over the past six months against a number of high-profile targets, including the government of a Middle Eastern country, a multinational electronics manufacturer, and a U.S.

File names 127

File names Financial Services Manufacturing Libraries 127

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Enormous quantities of data can be generated by and collected from a wide variety of IoT devices. But with great power comes great responsibility – if you can’t trust the data and the devices producing it, then why undertake the massive effort required to collect and analyse the data, or even worse, make business decisions based on it?

IoT 66

IoT Manufacturing Encryption Authentication 66

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The other most vulnerable sectors were business services (23), construction (22), manufacturing (19) and transport (18). When you look at the data through this lens, you see why certain industries are more affected than others.”. Across the UK, the education sector was the most frequently targeted, with 24 incidents. Get started.

Ransomware 136

Ransomware Manufacturing Data breaches Risk 136

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

We are just getting started with the process of turning over granular control of every aspect of human society to ubiquitous digital sensors tuned to feed endless streams of data into increasingly “intelligent” machine algorithms. This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors.

IoT 190

IoT Energy and Utilities Security Privacy 190