Jessica Molden

As tax season approaches, experts warn about the prevalence of tax-related identity theft, where criminals use personal information to file fraudulent returns and claim refunds. The issue persists, with the IRS’ Identity Theft Victim Assistance program noting a significant increase in individual cases. Victims face lengthy resolution times, averaging almost 19 months for the IRS […]

Cybersecurity Professionals Report Psychological and Physical Strain Ransomware attacks are causing psychological and physical harm to cybersecurity professionals, according to research from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Infosec professionals report stress, burnout, and serious health issues linked to dealing with ransomware incidents. The study reveals cases of hospitalization, heart attacks, and even suicidal thoughts

One of Taiwan’s major semiconductor manufacturers, Foxsemicon, fell victim to a cyberattack by the LockBit ransomware gang. The hackers threatened to publish customers’ data on their darknet websites unless a ransom was paid. The attackers claimed to have accessed five terabytes of the company’s data. Foxsemicon recovered its website after detecting the attack and is

The Kansas court system requires a minimum of $2.6 million in additional funds to recover from a cyberattack in October. The attack, attributed to a Russian ransomware group, disrupted the electronic filing of documents and online access to records. Chief Justice Marla Luckert outlined the funds’ purpose, including restoring computer systems, paying vendors, enhancing cybersecurity,

A Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability is actively being exploited in a Phemedrone information-stealing malware campaign. The critical vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen checks by using a specially crafted Internet Shortcut (.URL) file. Despite being patched in November 2023, threat actors are still exploiting the vulnerability, infecting users with Phemedrone Stealer. The malware

Cosmetics giant Lush has recently confirmed being a victim of a cyberattack, though specific details about the incident remain scant. The company revealed that it is actively responding to the cybersecurity incident with the assistance of external IT forensic specialists. As the investigation is still in its early stages, Lush has taken immediate steps to

Capital Health Systems in New Jersey experienced a cyberattack in late November, causing a temporary disruption to its IT systems. The attack, attributed to the LockBit ransomware group, resulted in a network outage, but patient care continued. While all systems have been restored, an ongoing investigation aims to determine the extent of the data breach

In April, a ransomware attack on Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), a company building ships for the U.S. Navy, exposed the information of nearly 17,000 people. The attack caused widespread production issues, disrupting servers that provided information to manufacturing machines. FMG confirmed the cyberattack in a statement to the United States Naval Institute and the Green