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Hyundai Europe confirms it was hit by a major ransomware attack

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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.

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China's biggest lender's US arm hit by ransomware attack

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

China's biggest lender's US arm hit by ransomware attack

China's largest commercial lender, ICBC Financial Services, was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted their systems and impacted trades in the US Treasury market. The attack was believed to be orchestrated by the Lockbit cybercrime gang, known for targeting large organizations. While ICBC stated that the impact was limited and they were recovering from the attack, this incident highlights the vulnerability of major organizations and raises concerns about cybersecurity controls and regulatory scrutiny in the market. US authorities have been working on curbing ransomware attacks through improved information-sharing.

Change Healthcare attack that disrupted prescriptions blamed on BlackCat ransomware

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Change Healthcare attack that disrupted prescriptions blamed on BlackCat ransomware

Last week, US health tech giant Change Healthcare experienced a cyber attack that left some applications unavailable. It has now been revealed that the attack was ransomware, carried out by the group ALPHV (BlackCat). Although it is unclear whether any data was stolen during the attack, given that Change Healthcare is a major prescription medication processor, there is a possibility that millions of customers' data may have been compromised. The incident has also caused disruptions in local Michigan pharmacies. BlackCat is known as one of the largest and most dangerous ransomware operators.

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.

FBI warns US hospitals they may be hit by BlackCat ransomware, so be on their guard

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

FBI warns US hospitals they may be hit by BlackCat ransomware, so be on their guard

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the FBI and HHS, have issued a warning to hospitals and healthcare organizations about the ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware. The advisory states that since mid-December 2023, ALPHV has been targeting healthcare firms, and around 70 organizations have had their data leaked on the dark web. The ransomware group has improved its communication with victims and upgraded its encryption software. In a recent attack, US health tech giant Change Healthcare was hit by ALPHV ransomware. Hospitals are being advised to take necessary measures to mitigate these threats.

UnitedHealth confirms Russian ransomware gang behind Change Healthcare hack

TechCrunch · 1y ago

UnitedHealth confirms Russian ransomware gang behind Change Healthcare hack

American health insurance company UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that its health tech subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has experienced a ransomware attack. The attack, claimed by Russia-based group ALPHV/BlackCat, has disrupted hospitals and pharmacies across the US. Change Healthcare, which handles billing for over 67,000 pharmacies, took its systems offline to remove the hackers. The full impact of the attack on patients' information and UnitedHealth Group's systems is being investigated. ALPHV/BlackCat has claimed to have stolen sensitive health and patient information, but this has not yet been verified.

Pharma giant hit by major cyberattack — Cencora confirms data was stolen

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Techradar · 1y ago

Pharma giant hit by major cyberattack — Cencora confirms data was stolen

Healthcare company, Cencora, has recently experienced a data breach resulting in the theft of sensitive personal information. The incident was reported in an 8-K form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, where the company assured that there were no disruptions to their operations. Cencora is currently working with law enforcement, cybersecurity experts, and external counsel to investigate the incident further. The company has not disclosed details about the attackers or the method of infiltration. Cencora clarified that this attack is separate from the recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare.

Cyberattacks on healthcare sector rising, 60% of organisations hit in a year: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Cyberattacks on healthcare sector rising, 60% of organisations hit in a year: report

Cyberattacks on the healthcare sector in India are increasing, with nearly 60% of organizations being hit in the past year, according to a study by Sophos. The study also revealed that cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in 75% of ransomware attacks, the highest rate in three years. However, only 24% of healthcare organizations were able to disrupt a ransomware attack before their data was encrypted. The report highlighted that the healthcare sector in India is losing ground against cyber attackers and is becoming less effective at detecting and stopping attacks.

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.

Duvel halts production following ransomware attack — but don't worry, it says there's still plenty of beer

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Duvel halts production following ransomware attack — but don't worry, it says there's still plenty of beer

Belgium's Duvel Moortgat Brewery, famous for its beers such as Duvel and Vedett, experienced a ransomware attack that forced production to be halted. The attack was discovered in the early morning, and while the production disruption is expected to have minimal impact due to sufficient stock levels, the brewery has not stated whether any data was compromised. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack at this time.

London hospitals declare emergency following ransomware attack

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

London hospitals declare emergency following ransomware attack

A ransomware attack on Synnovis, a medical testing and diagnostics provider in London, has caused major hospitals to declare a critical incident and cancel non-emergency surgeries and pathology appointments. The attack has affected all Synnovis IT systems, resulting in interruptions to pathology services. Hospitals including Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College Hospital Trusts have had to cancel operations involving blood transfusions, including transplant surgeries. The incident is being investigated by the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, and the National Cyber Security Centre. Ransomware attacks on healthcare providers have been on the rise globally in recent years.

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