FunkSec, a new ransomware group that attacked more than 80 victims in December 2024, was developed using AI tools. The FunkSec ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has been active since late 2024, the gang published over 85 victims in December 2024. The group likely used AI-based systems to quickly develop advanced tools, blending hacktivism and cybercrime. However, […]
A ransomware attack on Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) was the root cause of the agency’s service disruptions. On December 23, 2024, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) announced it was actively responding to a ransomware attack that was first detected on Thursday, December 19. Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is the public transportation agency that serves the Pittsburgh […]
Texas Tech University reports a data breach affecting 1.4 million, exposing personal, health, and financial data from its health sciences centers. Texas Tech University disclosed a data breach that impacted over 1.4 million individuals following a cyber attack. The security breach exposed the personal, health, and financial data from its health sciences centers, the Health […]
Operation Serengeti: INTERPOL arrested 1,006 suspects in 19 African countries and dismantled 134,089 malicious networks. A joint law enforcement operation by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL across 19 African countries, dubbed Operation Serengeti, led to the arrest of 1,006 suspects. The authorities dismantled 134,089 malicious infrastructures and networks. “Operation Serengeti (2 September – 31 October) targeted criminals […]
Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, accused of managing attacks, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges. Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, suspected of playing a key role in the ransomware operations, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges. According to the DoJ, the […]
A ransomware attack on Great Plains Regional Medical Center compromised personal data of 133,000 individuals, exposing sensitive information. On September 8, 2024, Great Plains Regional Medical Center (Oklahoma) suffered a ransomware attack. The organization launched an investigation into the incident with the help of a cybersecurity firm. The healthcare center discovered that a threat actor […]
Texas oilfield supplier Newpark Resources suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted its information systems and business applications. Texas oilfield supplier Newpark Resources revealed that a ransomware attack on October 29 disrupted access to some of its information systems and business applications. The company immediately activated its cybersecurity response plan and launched an investigation into the […]
The July 2024 ransomware attack that hit the City of Columbus, Ohio, exposed the personal and financial data of 500,000 individuals. On July 18, 2024, the City of Columbus, Ohio, suffered a cyber attack that impacted the City’s services. On July 29, 2024, the City published an update on the City’s website and confirmed that the […]
The Change Healthcare data breach in the February 2024 impacted over 100 million, the largest-ever healthcare data breach in the US. UnitedHealth Group announced that the data breach suffered by Change Healthcare in February 2024 impacted more than 100 million individuals. On February 21, a cyber attack disrupted IT operation of the healthcare organization, more than […]
US hospice pharmacy OnePoint Patient Care suffered a data breach that exposed the personal info of approximately 800,000 individuals. OnePoint Patient Care is a U.S.-based pharmacy specializing in hospice and palliative care services, providing customized medications and support for patients with advanced illnesses. It partners with healthcare providers to manage and deliver complex medication regimens […]