Web-hosting giant GoDaddy has confirmed another data breach, this time affecting at least 1.2 million of its customers. On Monday, the world’s largest domain registrar said in a public filing to the SEC that an “unauthorized third party” managed to infiltrate its systems on Sept. 6 – and that the person(s) had continued access forContinue reading “GoDaddy’s Latest Breach Affects 1.2M Customers”
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52% of SMBs have experienced a cyberattack in the last year
The consequences of a breach have never been more severe, with global cybercrime collectively totaling $16.4 billion each day, a Devolutions survey reveals. Many SMBs falling victim to a cyberattack While the pandemic forced many SMBs to scale back their operations, cyberattacks actually increased throughout 2020 and 2021 for small and midsize businesses. Survey report:- 72%Continue reading “52% of SMBs have experienced a cyberattack in the last year”
Canadian teen nabbed in $36.5M crypto heist – possibly the biggest haul yet by a single individual
A Canadian teenager has been arrested for allegedly stealing $37 million worth of cryptocurrency ($46M Canadian) via a SIM swap scam, making it the largest virtual cash heist affecting a single person yet, according to police. Together with the FBI and the US Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, Hamilton Police in the Canadian provinceContinue reading “Canadian teen nabbed in $36.5M crypto heist – possibly the biggest haul yet by a single individual”
20% of Defense Contractors at Risk for Ransomware Attack
A report featuring some of the United States’ top defense contractors suggests that about 20% of them are “highly susceptible” to a ransomware attack, with 42% having experienced a data breach in 2020 alone. This data comes from Black Kite, a cybersecurity research firm. Report authors looked defense contractors working in financial services, health care, manufacturing, criticalContinue reading “20% of Defense Contractors at Risk for Ransomware Attack”
TikTok scammers tried hacking 125 targets that followed famous accounts, researchers find
More than 125 people and businesses associated with large TikTok accounts based around the world were targeted as part of a recent phishing campaign, according to research published Tuesday. Emails warned that targeted accounts were either in danger of being deleted for copyright violations or eligible for a verification badge. If victims replied to aContinue reading “TikTok scammers tried hacking 125 targets that followed famous accounts, researchers find”
Ohio hospital canceling some appointments 4 days after cyberattack
The hospital said Nov. 14 that radiology, outpatient rehabilitation and cardiac testing are among the types of appointments the hospital is canceling Nov. 15. Patients might encounter challenges rescheduling appointments because the phone lines are busy, the hospital said Nov. 15 in an update to the Facebook post. The hospital said it is working around theContinue reading “Ohio hospital canceling some appointments 4 days after cyberattack”
7 million Robinhood user email addresses for sale on hacker forum
The data stolen during the attack includes the following personal information for Robinhood users: Email addresses for 5 million customers. Full names for 2 million other customers. Name, date of birth, and zip code for 300 people. More extensive account information for ten people. Same threat actor responsible for recent FBI hack This threat actor,Continue reading “7 million Robinhood user email addresses for sale on hacker forum”
Police arrest 150 people globally in dark web
Operation DarkHunTOR also recovered millions of euros in cash and Bitcoin, as well as drugs and guns. Police around the world have arrested 150 suspects involved in buying or selling illegal goods online in one of the largest-ever stings on the dark web, according to Europol. Operation DarkHunTOR also recovered millions of euros in cashContinue reading “Police arrest 150 people globally in dark web”
Hacker steals government ID database for Argentina’s entire population
A hacker has breached the Argentinian government’s IT network and stolen ID card details for the country’s entire population, data that is now being sold in private circles. The hack, which took place last month, targeted RENEAPER, which stands for Registro Nacional de las Personas, translated as National Registry of Persons. The agency is a crucial cogContinue reading “Hacker steals government ID database for Argentina’s entire population”
Israel is country most affected by ransomware since 2020
Cybersecurity firm commissioned by Google says Israel has a near-600% increase in reported ransomware samples during recent period Cybersecurity firm VirusTotal published the Ransomeware actively report, which entailed reviewing 80 million ransomware samples from 140 countries. The report added that Windows-based computers accounted for 95% of the ransomware targets, compared to just 2% on Android devicesContinue reading “Israel is country most affected by ransomware since 2020”
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