In a statement released on 3 June, NHS England confirmed that the patient data managed by the company Synnovis for blood testing was stolen in a ransomware attack. In a threat to extort money from Synnovis, a group of…
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Back-to-Back Cyberattacks Disrupt Car Dealers in the US and Canada
In recent weeks, car dealerships across the United States and Canada have been severely disrupted by consecutive cyberattacks, underlining the growing vulnerability of the automotive retail sector. These attacks, involving sophisticated ransomware operations, have caused significant operational challenges, impacting…
IT and Consulting Firms Leverage Generative AI for Employee Development
Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a driving focus area in the learning and development (L&D) strategies of IT and consulting firms. Companies are increasingly investing in comprehensive training programs to equip their employees with essential GenAI skills, spanning from…
Ensuring Secure Communication in the Digital Age with VPNs and Post-Quantum Cryptography
Cryptography secures online communication, but with reported losses of $534 million due to data breaches in 2023, robust encryption is crucial. Weak encryption invites breaches and man-in-the-middle attacks. Strong VPNs provide robust encryption and secure internet communication paths, essential…
NTA Faces Exam Security Crisis Amid Darknet Threats
The National Testing Agency (NTA) in India is in the midst of a serious crisis, with its staff worried about the safety of any exam due to claims that the NTA’s website was hacked. Following the cancellation of the…
Campaign Oversight Results in Leak of Senior Tories’ Private Info
Although local party anger has been expressed over the selection of Conservative Chairman Richard Holden as the party’s candidate for Basildon and Billericay, he has been appointed at the very last minute as the party’s candidate. The BBC contacted…
From Code to Chaos: BlackSuit Ransomware and The CDK Global Cyber Crisis
In recent days, the automotive industry has been hit by a significant IT outage that has disrupted operations for car dealerships across North America. The culprit? The notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details…
Cyberattacks Threaten US Hospitals: Patient Care at Risk
A severe cyberattack on Ascension, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, has disrupted patient care significantly. The ransomware attack, which began on May 8, has locked medical providers out of critical systems that coordinate patient…
Massive Data Breach Hits London Hospitals Following Cyber Attack
In a severe cyber attack targeting a London hospital, hackers have published a massive 400GB of sensitive data, raising significant alarm within the healthcare sector. This breach underscores the escalating threat posed by cybercriminals to critical infrastructure, especially within…
Understanding Qilin Ransomware: Threats, Origins, and Impacts on Healthcare
Qilin, also known as Agenda, is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that collaborates with affiliates to encrypt and exfiltrate data from hacked organizations, demanding a ransom in return. Despite its name deriving from a mythical Chinese creature that combines features of…