Cyberattacks in the healthcare sector are on the rise, with supply chain breaches proving particularly devastating for patient care and outcomes. A new report from Proofpoint and the Ponemon Institute reveals that…
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Chinese Hackers Breach Major US Telecom Networks
US lawmakers and regulators are raising serious concerns after reports emerged that Chinese hackers accessed networks belonging to major telecom operators, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. These breaches have ignited fears…
Maritime Cyber Threats Surge in 2024 Report
Marlink’s latest global maritime cyber threat report reveals a significant rise in common cyber threats targeting the maritime industry. The report, based on data from the first half of 2024, highlights the…
Hotel Chain Marriott Settles Over Major Data Breaches
Marriott International has agreed to settle long-standing investigations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of state attorneys general over multiple data breaches that exposed sensitive customer information. The breaches,…
Australia Introduces Landmark Cybersecurity Bill for 2024
The Australian government has introduced its first standalone cybersecurity law, the Cyber Security Bill 2024, to strengthen the country’s defenses against increasing cyber threats. This legislation is part of the 2023-2030 Australian…
Cyberattack Disrupts American Water Internal Systems
American Water, the largest publicly regulated water and wastewater utility in the US, has fallen victim to a cyberattack affecting certain internal systems. The breach, discovered on October 3, impacted the New…
Cyberattack Interrupts Russian State TV Channels
On October 7, Russian state broadcaster Vgtrk was hit by a significant cyberattack, claimed by the pro-Ukrainian hacker group “Sudo rm-RF.” The attack targeted the broadcaster’s online services, suspending live broadcasts on…
US and Microsoft Dismantle Russian Cyber Domains
US authorities, in collaboration with Microsoft, have taken a major step in disrupting Russian cyber-espionage efforts, targeting the Callisto Group, a hacking unit connected to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The US…
Joint Law Enforcement Effort Arrests LockBit Hackers
International law enforcement agencies have continued to dismantle the LockBit ransomware gang, leading to a series of arrests following their initial crackdown earlier this year. Europol recently reported four additional arrests, including…
Sellafield Fined for Cyber Security Failures Over Four Years
Sellafield Limited, a major nuclear decommissioning company, has been fined £332,500 due to significant cyber security lapses spanning from 2019 to 2023. These failures, prosecuted by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR),…