Cybercrime

Pierluigi Paganini December 28, 2023
Cybercriminals launched “Leaksmas” event in the Dark Web exposing massive volumes of leaked PII and compromised data

Leaksmas: On Christmas Eve, multiple threat actors released substantial data leaks, Resecurity experts reported. On Christmas Eve, Resecurity protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies globally, observed multiple actors on the Dark Web releasing substantial data leaks. Over 50 million records containing PII of consumers from around the world have been leaked. The actual damage resulting […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 28, 2023
Lockbit ransomware attack interrupted medical emergencies gang at a German hospital network

A Lockbit ransomware attack against the German hospital network Katholische Hospitalvereinigung Ostwestfalen (KHO) caused service disruptions at three hospitals. German hospital network Katholische Hospitalvereinigung Ostwestfalen (KHO) announced it has suffered service disruptions at three hospitals (Bielefeld, Rheda-Wiedenbrück, and Herford) after a Lockbit ransomware attack. The security incident could have a serious impact on the local […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 27, 2023
Experts analyzed attacks against poorly managed Linux SSH servers

Researchers warn of attacks against poorly managed Linux SSH servers that mainly aim at installing DDoS bot and CoinMiner. Researchers at AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) are warning about attacks targeting poorly managed Linux SSH servers, primarily focused on installing DDoS bots and CoinMiners. In the reconnaissance phase, the threat actors perform IP scanning […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 27, 2023
A cyberattack hit Australian healthcare provider St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest Australian healthcare provider, suffered a data breach after a cyber attack. St Vincent’s Health Australia is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the country, The healthcare system was hit by a cyberattack that resulted in a data breach. St Vincent’s Health Australia reported the incident to local authorities and […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 26, 2023
Rhysida ransomware group hacked Abdali Hospital in Jordan

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked Abdali Hospital, a multi-specialty hospital located in Jordan. Abdali Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital located in the modern development of Al-Abdali, Amman, Jordan. Abdali Hospital provides care to patients in numerous specialties. Apart from its general surgery section, it has specialists in orthopedics and rheumatology, gynecology, urology and endocrinology, neurology, nephrology, pulmonology, internal medicine, oncology, […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 26, 2023
Carbanak malware returned in ransomware attacks

Researchers at NCC Group reported that in November they observed the return of the infamous banking malware Carbanak in ransomware attacks. The cybersecurity firm NCC Group reported that in November the banking malware Carbanak was observed in ransomware attacks. The Carbanak gang was first discovered by Kaspersky Lab in 2015, the group has stolen at least $300 million […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 26, 2023
Resecurity Released a 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast

Cybersecurity company Resecurity has published the 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year. These projections stem from an in-depth analysis of the underground economy’s evolution on […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 25, 2023
Security Affairs newsletter Round 451 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. LockBit ransomware gang claims to have breached accountancy firm Xeinadin Mobile virtual network operator Mint Mobile […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 24, 2023
Europol and ENISA spotted 443 e-stores compromised with digital skimming

A joint law enforcement operation led by Europol and the ENISA, along with private security firms, identified 443 online shops compromised with digital skimming. Europol and ENISA collaborated in a joint law enforcement operation uncovering 443 online shops affected by digital skimming. The operation is part of EMPACT priority, a law enforcement activity targeting the criminals […]

Pierluigi Paganini December 23, 2023
LockBit ransomware gang claims to have breached accountancy firm Xeinadin

The LockBit ransomware claims to have hacked accountancy firm Xeinadin threatens to leak the alleged stolen data. The LockBit ransomware claims responsibility for hacking the Xeinadin accountancy firm and threatens to disclose the alleged stolen data. Xeinadin has over 60,000 clients across the UK and Ireland. In 2021, a significant endorsement came from Exponent, one […]