July 2022 - Secure | IT

Cybersecurity Exploits Security Patches

Hackers steal $6 million from blockchain music platform Audius

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-steal-6-million-from-blockchain-music-platform-audius/?&web_view=true The decentralized music platform Audius was hacked over the weekend, with threat actors stealing over 18 million AUDIO tokens worth approximately $6 million. Audius is a decentralized streaming platform hosted on the Ethereum blockchain where artists can earn AUDIO tokens by sharing their music, and users can earn tokens Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-26 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits Security Patches

Discovery of new UEFI rootkit exposes an ugly truth: The attacks are invisible to us

Turns out they’re not all that rare. We just don’t know how to find them. Researchers have unpacked a major cybersecurity find—a malicious UEFI-based rootkit used in the wild since 2016 to ensure computers remained infected even if an operating system is reinstalled or a hard drive is completely replaced. The Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-26 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits Security Patches

Neopets data breach exposes personal data of 69 million members

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/neopets-data-breach-exposes-personal-data-of-69-million-members/ Virtual pet website Neopets has suffered a data breach leading to the theft of source code and a database containing the personal information of over 69 million members. Neopets is a popular website where members can own, raise, and play games with their virtual pets. Neopets recently launched NFTs Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-20 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits Malware Phishing Ransomware Security Patches Software

The Impact of Ransomware on Gas & Oil Industries

Current State of Ransomware Attacks on Energy The increased dependence on digital communication, automation, and technology within major industries has posed a higher risk for cyber threats to vital industries, particularly the energy sector. With gas and oil fueling many aspects of daily life, protection of these major infrastructures is Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-18 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits Ransomware

French telephone operator La Poste Mobile suffered a ransomware attack

French virtual mobile telephone operator La Poste Mobile was hit by a ransomware attack that impacted administrative and management services. – Security Affairs The ransomware attack hit the virtual mobile telephone operator La Poste Mobile on July 4 and paralyzed administrative and management services. The company pointed out that threat Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-10 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits Ransomware

Yuma Regional Medical Center hit by cyberattack

https://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science/yuma-regional-medical-center-hit-by-cyberattack/article Between April 21 and April 25, 2022, the Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Arizona was the victim of a ransomware attack in which the attackers obtained the protected health information of approximately 700,000 current and former patients. This information included names, social security numbers, health insurance information and limited medical information. Throughout Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-09 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits Malware

WellDyneRx LLC Files Notice of Data Breach With Federal Government Confirming More Than 38000 People Were Impacted

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/welldynerx-llc-files-notice-of-data-1085442/ Earlier this year, WellDyneRx, LLC reported a data breach after the company discovered unauthorized activity within one of the company’s email accounts. As a result of the breach, the names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, treatment information, health insurance information, contact information, prescription information, and Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-08 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits MSSP Security Patches Software

Several State Unemployment Portals Back Online After Cyberattack

https://www.pcmag.com/news/several-state-unemployment-portals-back-online-after-cyberattack Geographic Solutions restores unemployment benefit platforms in three states. The vendor expects all state workforce systems to be back online by the end of this week. US states hit by a cyberattack that shut down online access to their unemployment services last week are starting to come back online. “As of Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-06 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits Malware

IT services giant SHI hit by “professional malware attack”

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/it-services-giant-shi-hit-by-professional-malware-attack/ SHI International, a New Jersey-based provider of Information Technology (IT) products and services, has confirmed that a malware attack hit its network over the weekend. SHI claims to be one of North America’s largest IT solutions providers, with $12.3 billion in revenue in 2021 and 5,000 employees around the Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-06 ago

Cybersecurity Exploits Ransomware Solutions

Marriott confirms latest data breach, possibly exposing information on hotel guests, employees

Marriott International confirmed Tuesday that unknown criminal hackers broke into its computer networks and then attempted to extort the company, marking the latest in a string of successful cyberattacks against one of the world’s biggest hotel chains. The incident, first reported early Tuesday by databreaches.net, allegedly occurred roughly a month ago Read more…

By Krypteia Group, 2 years2022-07-05 ago