Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2024

Toyota has confirmed a data breach after a threat actor leaked 240GB of data stolen from its infrastructure on a cybercrime forum. Toyota disclosed a data breach after a threat actor leaked an archive of 240GB of data stolen from its systems on a cybercrime forum, BleepingComputer reported.

Data breaches 117

Data breaches Cybercrime Financial Services Hacking 117

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2022

Nordex Group, one of the largest manufacturers of wind turbines, was hit by a cyberattack that forced the company to shut down part of its infrastructure. Nordex Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, was the victim of a cyberattack that forced the company to take down multiple systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

Manufacturing 125

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware Hacking 125

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2022

The American agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO announced that has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted its production facilities. AGCO, one of the most important agricultural machinery manufacturers, announced that a ransomware attack impacted some of its production facilities. To nominate, please visit:?

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Ransomware Hacking Risk 98

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Meanwhile, an informal Tenable poll looks at cloud security challenges. And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! government is urging software makers to adopt secure application-development practices that help prevent buffer overflow attacks.

Banking 64

Banking Cybercrime Cybersecurity Ransomware 64

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

. “The incident has caused disruptions and limitation of access to certain of the Company’s information systems and business applications supporting aspects of the Company’s operations and corporate functions, including financial and operating reporting systems.”

Ransomware 121

Ransomware Manufacturing Malware Hacking 121

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC ) and $70 million ransom. In August 2018, a malware infected systems at several Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Ransomware Hacking Security Awareness 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The group has extended its operations to countries in Asia and targets various sectors, including healthcare, real estate, construction, IT, food, and manufacturing.” . “Cloak primarily targets small to medium-sized businesses in Europe, with Germany as a key focus. ” reads a report published by Halcyon.

Ransomware 101

Ransomware Hacking Social Engineering VPN 101

Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2023

Cleaning products manufacturer Clorox Company announced that it has taken some systems offline in response to a cyberattack. The Clorox Company is a multinational consumer goods company that specializes in the production and marketing of various household and professional cleaning, health, and personal care products.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Marketing Hacking 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2023

The company is a globally recognised industrial explosives manufacturer, it provides complete blasting solutions, including packaged, bulk explosives and initiating systems to meet its customer needs across the globe. .” The BlackCat Ransomware gang added SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA to the list of victims published on its Tor leak site.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Ransomware Engineering Hacking 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Hardware manufacturers do not always issue patches for retired devices, and the manufacturer itself may sometimes be defunct. Therefore, in circumstances in which security patches are unavailable and unlikely to come, we recommend upgrading vulnerable devices to a newer model.” ” concludes the report.

Manufacturing 88

Manufacturing Malware Firmware IoT 88

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The company, which is engaged in product engineering, provides services to automotive and aerospace original equipment manufacturers as well as industrial machinery companies. Indian multinational Tata Technologies , a Tata Motors subsidiary, suspended some IT services following a ransomware attack.

Technology 115

Technology Ransomware Engineering Manufacturing 115

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2020

Visser Precision is a parts maker for many companies in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, industrial and manufacturing. an antenna in an anti-mortar defense system), billing and payment forms, supplier information, data analysis reports, and legal paperwork. ” reads the statement published by El Reg.

Manufacturing 131

Manufacturing Ransomware Advertising Cybercrime 131

Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2025

The company, which is engaged in product engineering, provides services to automotive and aerospace original equipment manufacturers as well as industrial machinery companies. The ransomware attack took place in January as per a regulatory filing with the Indian National Stock Exchange. ” reads the filing.

Technology 106

Technology Ransomware Engineering Manufacturing 106

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Unfortunately, manufacturers often sell older OS versions as newer ones. Users may also mistakenly believe TV boxes are more secure than smartphones and are less likely to install antivirus software, increasing their risk when downloading third-party apps or unofficial firmware. .

Antivirus 63

Antivirus Firmware Encryption Manufacturing 63

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2022

An international law enforcement operation led by Europol disrupted a cybercrime ring focused on hacking wireless key fobs to steal cars. The crooks targeted keyless vehicles manufactured by two French car manufacturers. The new software allows the door to open and the ignition to be started without the actual key fob. .

Hacking 120

Hacking Cybercrime Manufacturing Wireless 120

Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

This email address is also connected to accounts on several Russian cybercrime forums, including “ __edman__ ,” who had a history of selling “logs” — large amounts of data stolen from many bot-infected computers — as well as giving away access to hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Scams 301

Scams DDOS Cryptocurrency Accountability 301

Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

The new RedLine variant searches for the following strings to locate relevant folders for data exfiltration: wallet.dat (information related to cryptocurrency) wallet (information related to cryptocurrency) Login Data Web Data Cookies Opera GX Stable Opera GX. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 145

Malware Manufacturing Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 145

Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2020

The Coronavirus has prompted thousands of information security professionals to volunteer their skills in upstart collaborative efforts aimed at frustrating cybercriminals who are seeking to exploit the crisis for financial gain. It’s probably best described as ‘working together on an operation.'”

Cybersecurity 340

Cybersecurity Cyber threats Government Phishing 340

Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2024

Semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology announced that its operations were disrupted by a cyberattack. chipmaker Microchip Technology suffered a cyberattack that disrupted operations at several of its manufacturing plants. ” reads the FORM 8-K report filed with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Technology 133

Technology Manufacturing Hacking Cybersecurity 133

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is an important achievement in the fight against cybercrime. Law enforcement from the US, Europe, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Latvia conducted a joint operation that led to the seizure of the Ragnar Locker ransomware’s infrastructure. Both FBI and Europol declined to comment on the events.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Financial Services Cybercrime Manufacturing 138

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. At this time the cybercrime gang has yet to publish the alleged stolen data. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61 billion in sales, the aerospace giant has 156,000 (2022).

Manufacturing 129

Manufacturing Ransomware Cybercrime Hacking 129

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2024

In late 2023, BlackBerry researchers spotted the threat actor FIN7 targeting a large US automotive manufacturer with a spear-phishing campaign. BlackBerry reported that the financially motivated group FIN7 targeted the IT department of a large U.S. carmaker with spear-phishing attacks. com”, which is a free online scanner.

Phishing 130

Phishing Cybercrime Manufacturing Hacking 130

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 12, 2023, a cyber attack halted operations at five production plants of German battery manufacturer Varta. On February 13, German battery manufacturer Varta announced that a cyber attack forced the company to shut down IT systems. The attack disrupted operations at five production plants and the administration.

Manufacturing 137

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware Internet 137

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Cars revealed that has suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of R&D data. Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Cars revealed that threat actors have stolen R&D data from its systems. Snatch ransomware operators already leaked 35.9 Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 139

Data breaches Ransomware Manufacturing Hacking 139

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2021

Avaddon ransomware gang made the headlines again, the cybercrime gang has breached the France-based financial consultancy firm Acer Finance. Avaddon ransomware gang has breached the France-based financial consultancy firm Acer Finance. Acer Finance operates as an investment management company.

Hacking 144

Hacking Ransomware DDOS Manufacturing 144

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari confirmed the availability of internal documents online, but said it has no evidence of cyber attack. Documents belonging to the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari are circulating online, the company confirmed their authenticity stating it is not aware of cyber attacks.

Hacking 129

Hacking Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware 129

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2024

Nexperia is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The Dark Angels (Dunghill) ransomware group claims responsibility for hacking chipmaker Nexperia and stealing 1 TB of the company’s data. It is a subsidiary of the partially state-owned Chinese company Wingtech Technology.

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Manufacturing Hacking Insurance 139

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor Boeing and threatened to leak the stolen data. The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61

Ransomware 144

Ransomware Manufacturing InfoSec Hacking 144

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2022

Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company Delta Electronics was hit by the Conti ransomware that took place this week. According to CTWANT , which cited an undisclosed information security company, Delta Electronics was hit by Conti ransomware that asked Delta to pay a $15 million ransom to restore encrypted files and avoid their leak.

Computers and Electronics 110

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Manufacturing Malware 110

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2020

The ATM black box attacks are quite popular in the cybercrime underground and several threat actors offer the hardware equipment and malware that could be used to compromise the ATMs.

Banking 144

Banking Advertising Manufacturing Cybercrime 144

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2020

Visser Precision is a parts maker for many companies in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, industrial and manufacturing. Data-stealing ransomware infected systems at Visser Precision, a parts maker for many enterprises, including Tesla, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Advertising Cybercrime Manufacturing 116

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

When the victim clicks on a link that appears to be legitimate, they’re redirected to the attacker’s website, where malicious JavaScript is executed in the client’s browser or where they are prompted to enter sensitive information. BMW is a German manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Munich.

Phishing 136

Phishing Manufacturing Firewall Cybercrime 136

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2021

Most targeted sectors have been Government/Military (17% of all exploit attempts), followed by Manufacturing (14%), and then Banking (11%). .” Most of exploit attempts targeted organizations in Turkey (19%), followed by United States (18%) and Italy (10%).

Cyber Attacks 143

Cyber Attacks Cybercrime Authentication Hacking 143

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

The Carabinieri of Monza dismantled by the gang, the Italian law enforcement agency confirmed that the cybercrime organization stole about 800,000€ in just 7 months using #ATM Black Box attack. Poorly protected ATMs are more exposed to this type of attack because crooks can easily tamper with their case in order to connect the mobile device.

Banking 143

Banking Cybercrime Mobile Manufacturing 143

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Unfortunately, often manufacturers sell older OS versions as newer ones. Users may also mistakenly believe TV boxes are more secure than smartphones and are less likely to install antivirus software, increasing their risk when downloading third-party apps or unofficial firmware.

Malware 139

Malware Firmware Antivirus Manufacturing 139

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2021

The name of the sportswear manufacturer Puma appeared on the dark web marketplace of stolen data Marketo, threat actors claim to have stolen 1 GB of data from the company. The ad on Marketo claims to have about 1GB of data stolen from the company that are now auctioned to the highest bidder. .

Manufacturing 134

Manufacturing Data breaches Encryption Hacking 134

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2025

Named after the ancient Roman weapon, Ballista targets TP-Link Archer routers and has affected manufacturing, healthcare, services, and tech sectors in the U.S., Cato links the Ballista botnet to an Italian-based threat actor, the attribution is based on an Italian IP address and strings in Italian in the code. Australia, China, and Mexico.

IoT 72

IoT Malware Encryption DDOS 72