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Ransomware attacks break records in 2023: the number of victims rose by 128%

Security Affairs

Ransomware groups claimed that they successfully targeted 4191 victims in 2023, Cybernews researchers report. of attacks in 2023), while summer was the most active for ransomware attacks (30.4%). What is more unexpected is the continued inclusion of India and Brazil on the top 12 list despite their less progressive economies.

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Is the INC ransomware gang behind the attack on McLaren hospitals?

Security Affairs

McLaren confirmed that hospitals had lost access to patient information databases, it also requested patients to bring detailed medication information, physician orders, and recent lab test results to their appointments. The security breach exposed the sensitive personal information of 2,192,515 people. It is a $6.6

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 30 October – 5 November 2023

IT Governance

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Records breached: According to the library’s 4 November update , there is “no evidence that the personal information of our staff or customers has been compromised”.

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Okta discloses a new data breach after a third-party vendor was hacked

Security Affairs

“On October 12, 2023, Rightway informed Okta that an unauthorized actor gained access to an eligibility census file maintained by Rightway in its provision of services to Okta. “The investigation revealed that your personal information was contained in the impacted file. .

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Lockbit ransomware attack on MCNA Dental impacts 8.9M individuals

Security Affairs

MCNA Dental is one of the largest US dental care and oral health insurance providers. The security breach exposed the personal information of current or former provider of dental/orthodontic care to members of certain state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs, for which MCNA provides dental benefits and services.

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McLaren Health Care revealed that a data breach impacted 2.2 million people

Security Affairs

The security breach exposed the sensitive personal information of 2,192,515 people. The company became aware of anomalous activity on or about August 22, 2023, and immediately launched an investigation with the help of third-party forensic experts. It is a $6.6 The company also notified U.S. ” continues the notice.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 13 – 19 November 2023

IT Governance

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Date of breach: 26 October 2023 Breached organisation: Homeland, Inc., An investigation found that there was unauthorised access to its network between 18 and 23 May 2023.