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Pharmaceutical giant Cencora discloses a data breach

Security Affairs

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora suffered a cyber attack and threat actors stole data from its infrastructure. Pharmaceutical giant Cencora disclosed a data breach after it was the victim of a cyberattack. The company did not provide details about the attack, it’s unclear if Cencora was hit by a ransomware attack.

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Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 billion claim over NotPetya damages

Security Affairs

Merck has resolved a dispute with insurers regarding a $1.4 Merck and its insurers have agreed with a $1.4 known as Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) outside the United States and Canada, is an American multinational pharmaceutical company. billion insurance claim for the losses caused by the NotPetya attack that took place in 2017.

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New RA Group ransomware gang is the latest group using leaked Babuk source code

Security Affairs

A previously unknown ransomware group known as RA Group is targeting companies in U.S. Cisco Talos researchers recently discovered a new ransomware operation called RA Group that has been active since at least April 22, 2023. The researchers assess with high confidence that the group is using the leaked Babuk ransomware source code.

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Pharmaceutical companies exploited by phishing scam targeting job seekers

IT Governance

Earlier this month, two major pharmaceutical giants issued warnings about phishing emails targeting job hunters. As is standard, GlaxoSmithKline says that interviewees or those who have been offered jobs might be asked to provide passport information or other personal identification, such as a National Insurance number.

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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

More recently, it appears Megatraffer has been working with ransomware groups to help improve the stealth of their malware. ru , a cost-per-acquisition (CPA) program launched in 2012 that paid handsomely for completed application forms tied to a variety of financial instruments, including consumer credit cards, insurance policies, and loans.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in August 2020 – 36.6 million records breached

IT Governance

Ransomware. British Dental Association records leaked on the dark web (5,524) Australian aged care firm Regis hit by ransomware (unknown) ?Canon Cyber attacks. million) CO-based Mental Health Partners says an employee’s account was hacked (unknown) Sumitomo Forestry Co., Hitachi Chemical Co. Data breaches. Financial information.

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List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in April 2023 – 4.3 Million Records Breached

IT Governance

Additionally, billing information, insurance numbers and other financial details were stolen in the attack. The crooks reportedly had access to sensitive data for two weeks and that information included patients’ Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, healthcare provider information and healthcare history.