Jessica Molden

Finance Worker Loses $25 Million in Elaborate Fraud

A finance worker fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving deepfake technology, losing $25 million to fraudsters posing as the company’s CFO in a video conference call, as reported by Hong Kong police. During the call, the worker interacted with what appeared to be colleagues but were deepfake recreations. Initially suspicious, the worker disregarded doubts […]

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Cyberattack Disrupts Pennsylvania Online Court System

The Pennsylvania online court system has experienced a cyberattack, with Chief Justice Debra Todd confirming the disruption due to a denial of service (DoS) attack. The incident was detected on Saturday, prompting the court’s IT team to take measures, including blocking certain regions globally. PC Matic is a 100% USA-based cybersecurity solution, providing industry-leading computer,

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Ransomware Assault Reveals Vulnerabilities in Latin America’s Largest Network Provider

Claro Company, the largest telecom operator in Central and South America, recently disclosed a ransomware attack by the Trigona group, leading to service disruptions in various regions. The attack began on January 25, 2024, but the company only issued its first notification on February 2 via its Claro Nicaragua subsidiary. Despite the note originating from

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Beaumont School District Addresses Phone System Crisis Amidst National Cyber Attack

The recent phone system issues in the Beaumont Independent School District are attributed to a national outage caused by a cyber attack on the district’s phone service vendor, as stated by BISD spokesperson Jackie Simien. The attack, identified in response to an FBI warning, prompted IT Expert Ira Wilker to highlight the vulnerability of soft

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Cybersecurity Incident Causes Network Outage at Lurie Children’s Hospital

Lurie Children’s Hospital is currently experiencing a network outage due to a cybersecurity issue affecting phones, emails, and internet services. The hospital is actively investigating the matter with the support of cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies. As part of their response, Lurie has taken network systems offline and is working to establish a call

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U.S. Officials Warn of Growing Threat: China-Backed Hacking Imperils Critical Infrastructure

Top U.S. officials have warned lawmakers about China-backed hacking campaigns that pose a real and immediate threat to U.S. critical infrastructure, with the potential to disrupt services such as water and electricity. Amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, concerns are growing that Beijing could cause significant damage to necessities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

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Johnson Controls Confirms $27 Million Cost from September 2023 Ransomware Attack and Data Breach

In September 2023, Johnson Controls International experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in a $27 million expense, according to the company’s quarterly report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The multinational conglomerate, specializing in industrial control systems, security equipment, air conditioners, and fire safety equipment, confirmed that unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and

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AI-Powered Identity Theft: Unveiling the New Frontier of Personal Exploitation

Identity theft encompasses various forms, such as unauthorized use of your details to initiate accounts, stealing your tax refund, or submitting fraudulent insurance claims. Any of these situations has the potential to significantly harm your credit rating and result in substantial financial losses. In the era of artificial intelligence, criminals have acquired an additional means

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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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