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A Group of Young Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of Cyberattacks Right Now

WIRED Threat Level

The Scattered Spider hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.

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Target Sues Insurer Over 2013 Data Breach Costs

Data Breach Today

Lawsuit Claims Insurer Owes Retailer for Coverage of Card Replacement Costs Target has filed a lawsuit against its long-time insurer, ACE American Insurance Co., in an attempt to recoup money it spent to replace payment cards as part of settlements over the retailer's massive 2013 data breach.

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Scattered Spider Targeting American Insurance Firms

Data Breach Today

Hackers Posing as Help Desks and Call Centers to Target Victims, Google Warns A hacking collective behind recent cyberattacks on major British retailers has pivoted to target U.S. insurance firms, warned Google.

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News Alert: QBE North America launches new cyber insurance program with Converge

The Last Watchdog

New York, NY, July 27, 2023 – QBE North America today announced the launch of a cyber insurance program with new MGA, Converge, acting as program administrator. Tom Kang, CEO, Converge, added, “We’re thrilled to partner with QBE North America given their experience and reputation in the cyber insurance market.

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‘Treacherous Territory’: Cyber Experts Warn of Unprecedented Threats

eSecurity Planet

Airlines, insurance firms, and other industries are finding themselves in the crosshairs of increasingly sophisticated hackers, and experts say both businesses and individuals must act now to avoid falling victim. Insurance and payroll firms also breached Beyond airlines and retailers, insurance and benefits providers are also under siege.

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MarineMax data breach impacted over 123,000 individuals

Security Affairs

The world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax, disclosed a data breach following a cyber attack. The world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax disclosed a data breach that impacted over 123,000 individuals.

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Hive0117 group targets Russian firms with new variant of DarkWatchman malware

Security Affairs

The financially-motivated group targeted organizations in the media, tourism, finance, insurance, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, biotechnology and retail sectors. Hive0117 group has been active since February 2022, it is known for using DarkWatchman malware in phishing attacks across Russia, Belarus, Baltics and Kazakhstan.

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