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EquiLend data stolen in cyberattack, company confirms

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

EquiLend data stolen in cyberattack, company confirms

EquiLend, a global financial technology firm, confirmed that a ransomware attack in January 2024 resulted in the theft of customer data. The company sent a data breach notification to its customers, informing them that personally identifiable information (PII) was stolen, including names, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. EquiLend stated that there is currently no evidence of the stolen information being used for identity theft or fraud. To mitigate potential risks, the company is offering affected employees two years of free identity theft protection services. EquiLend operates a regulated platform called NGT, facilitating over $2.4 trillion in monthly transactions.

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AnyDesk confirms cyber attack — remote desktop firm revokes certificates as hackers infiltrate systems

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

AnyDesk confirms cyber attack — remote desktop firm revokes certificates as hackers infiltrate systems

Remote access provider AnyDesk has confirmed that it fell victim to a cyberattack which compromised its production systems. While the company did not reveal the identity or motive of the attackers, they clarified that the incident was not related to ransomware. AnyDesk has taken several measures to secure its infrastructure, including revoking security-related certificates and replacing compromised systems. The extent of the data stolen by the hackers remains undisclosed, but it is recommended that users switch to the new version of the AnyDesk software and change their passwords.

UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 6m ago

UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach | TechCrunch

UnitedHealth has disclosed that a ransomware attack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare affected about 190 million Americans, doubling initial estimates. The breach, the largest in U.S. medical history, involved stolen health and insurance data, including personal identifiers and medical records. The ALPHV ransomware gang was responsible for the attack, accessing systems via a stolen credential lacking multi-factor authentication. UnitedHealth stated no misuse of the data has been detected, and two ransoms were paid to prevent further data exposure.

Swiss-based Schlatter says IT network affected by cyberattack

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Swiss-based Schlatter says IT network affected by cyberattack

Swiss engineering company Schlatter Industries experienced a professional cyberattack on its IT network, presumably for the purpose of blackmail. The group did not provide further details about the attack but stated that experts were working to restore functionality to all systems. Schlatter is also investigating whether any data was stolen in the attack and has involved the appropriate authorities.

Cyberattack at MGM Resorts expected to cost casino giant $100 million

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Cyberattack at MGM Resorts expected to cost casino giant $100 million

MGM Resorts has estimated that the recent cyberattack on its systems will cost the company over $100 million. The attack, which occurred in September, forced the company to shut down some casino and hotel computer systems to protect data. While there is no evidence that customer account information was compromised, personal details of customers who did business with MGM prior to March 2019 were stolen. MGM will offer impacted customers free identity protection and credit monitoring services. The cyberattack is expected to negatively impact MGM's third-quarter financial results.

Episource is notifying millions of people that their health data was stolen | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 10d ago

Episource is notifying millions of people that their health data was stolen | TechCrunch

Medical billing giant Episource is notifying over 5.4 million Americans that their personal and health information was stolen during a cyberattack earlier this year. The breach involved personal data, medical record numbers, health insurance information, and protected health data. Episource, owned by UnitedHealth Group's Optum, did not detail the incident, but affected partner Sharp Healthcare cited ransomware. This breach is among the largest healthcare data breaches of the year.

Hyundai Europe confirms it was hit by a major ransomware attack

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Hyundai Europe confirms it was hit by a major ransomware attack

Hyundai Motor Europe has confirmed that it was targeted by a significant ransomware attack earlier this year. Initially, the company denied the incident, attributing it to "IT issues." However, evidence uncovered by BleepingComputer revealed a data theft incident, prompting Hyundai to acknowledge the breach. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear what information was stolen, the extent of ransom demands, or the identity of the threat actor. Reports suggest that the Black Basta ransomware group is responsible, and around 3 terabytes of data may have been compromised.

Tech giant Fujitsu says it was hacked, warns of data breach

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Tech giant Fujitsu says it was hacked, warns of data breach

Fujitsu, the multinational technology company, confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, resulting in the potential theft of personal and customer information. The company identified the presence of malware on several work computers and has disconnected the affected systems from its network. Fujitsu is currently investigating the incident to determine the extent of the breach and the type of personal information that may have been stolen. The company has reported the attack to Japan's data protection authority but has not disclosed whether other government authorities have been notified.

Swiss engineering firm Schlatter says IT systems back up after cyberattack

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Swiss engineering firm Schlatter says IT systems back up after cyberattack

Swiss engineering company, Schlatter Industries, has announced that its computer network is back up and running after a cyberattack nearly two weeks ago. The attack, which involved malware, aimed to blackmail the company. However, Schlatter has not provided any details about the impact of the attack or whether any data was stolen. The financial consequences of the incident and its effect on the company's annual results have yet to be determined. Schlatter had previously warned that their full-year results would be lower due to a decrease in orders and delays in customer projects.

Indian online ID verification firm Signzy confirms security incident

TechCrunch · 7m ago

Indian online ID verification firm Signzy confirms security incident

Cybersecurity incident at Signzy, an online identity verification service provider, has been confirmed. The Bengaluru-based startup, serving over 600 global financial institutions, experienced a cyberattack last week. Though Signzy acknowledged the incident, they did not provide specific details. Both Signzy's clients and India's computer emergency response team, CERT-In, are aware of the situation. The alleged customer data appeared on a cybercrime forum post, but it remains unclear if any data was exfiltrated. Signzy assured its clients, regulators, and stakeholders that appropriate actions are being taken. The Reserve Bank of India has not commented on the incident.

Health care giant Ascension says 5.6 million patients affected in cyberattack

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 7m ago

Health care giant Ascension says 5.6 million patients affected in cyberattack

Ascension, a health care company, has reported a cyberattack that led to the loss of sensitive data for around 5.6 million individuals. The attack, attributed to the ransomware group Black Basta, disrupted operations and resulted in errors, delays, and diversions of ambulances. The stolen data includes names, medical records, payment information, insurance details, government identification, and personal information. Ascension is notifying affected individuals and offering credit and fraud monitoring, insurance reimbursement, and ID theft recovery services. The US Department of Health and Human Services has classified this breach as the third-largest health care-related breach in 2021.

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