Jessica Molden

Cyberattack Paralyzes Government Systems in Georgia’s Fulton County

Georgia’s Fulton County, including parts of Atlanta, is experiencing an ongoing cyberattack that has paralyzed government systems, disrupting access to court filings, tax processing, and other services. The county’s District Attorney, Fani Willis, lost access to phones, the internet, and the court system website. Willis indicted former President Donald Trump in a 2020 election subversion […]

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Scheider Electric Faces Cactus Ransomware Attack

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric was hit by a ransomware attack, resulting in corporate data theft that mainly affected its Sustainability Business division. The attack disrupted Schneider Electric’s Resource Advisor cloud platform, which continues to experience outages. The ransomware gang responsible has reportedly stolen terabytes of corporate data and is demanding a ransom,

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Cybersecurity Incident Forces Closure of Freehold Township Schools

On January 28, the Freehold Township School District communicated the closure of its schools and offices due to a cybersecurity incident, citing technical difficulties. The district, situated in Freehold, New Jersey, is collaborating with third-party cybersecurity experts to resolve the issue. PC Matic is helping schools and institutions of all sizes take a cost-effective step

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Bucks County Identifies Ransomware Group ‘Akira’ Behind Emergency Dispatch System Attack

About a week following a cyberattack that incapacitated Bucks County’s computer-aided emergency dispatch system, officials announced on Friday that they identified the suspected culprit. According to county authorities, the ransomware group “Akira” is believed to be responsible for the attack, which targeted a system crucial for dispatchers, call-takers, and 911 operators. The Department of Homeland

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Huber Heights Reveals Data Breach Impact on Over 5,700 Residents

The city of Huber Heights determined that 5,738 individuals had their data compromised in a cyberattack over two months ago. The findings were revealed in a report by a data mining company investigating the ransomware attack, as informed by City Manager Rick Dzik. The city’s insurance provider will contact those affected, and credit monitoring services

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Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Hit With a Cybersecurity Incident

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) reported a potential cybersecurity incident on Wednesday evening, January 24. The event prompted GHC-SCW to secure its internet-accessible IT systems as a precautionary measure. Due to this action, members’ services, including GHCMyChart and telephone lines, were temporarily offline. Ongoing analysis of the event’s impacts may affect additional

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The U.S. administration is threatening retaliation against Russia.

Cyberespionage Unveiled: The Blackwood Threat Actor and the Advanced NSPX30 Malware

An unidentified advanced threat actor, known as ‘Blackwood,’ has been conducting cyberespionage attacks since at least 2018, utilizing a sophisticated malware called NSPX30. Discovered by cybersecurity company ESET in 2020, Blackwood’s activities align with Chinese state interests, with targets in China, Japan, and the UK. The NSPX30 malware is delivered through the update mechanisms of

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Financial Institutions Battle Sophisticated Frauds and Ransomware Attacks Amidst Growing Third-Party Risks

Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, launching bold and effective attacks. Ransomware attacks in the previous year resulted in the disabling of at least 60 credit unions for three weeks. These credit unions were connected to the same third-party service provider, which impacted about 100,000 members accessing their digital accounts. According to the Office of Financial

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Artificial Intelligence’s Escalating Role in Ransomware Threats

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that AI tools could contribute to the rise of ransomware, posing a cybersecurity threat. The NCSC highlights that cybercriminals are already leveraging AI, and this trend is expected to escalate over the next two years, leading to more sophisticated and targeted cyberattacks. The agency emphasizes that AI

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Cyberattack Disrupts Wall Street Securities Giant EquiLend

EquiLend, a prominent Wall Street firm facilitating trillions of dollars in securities transactions monthly, experienced a cyberattack, disrupting some systems. The company anticipates several days for full-service restoration. EquiLend spokesperson Christopher Gohlke disclosed a technical issue identified, leading to unauthorized access in a cybersecurity incident. Immediate measures were taken to secure systems, and an ongoing

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