Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2025

The RansomHub ransomware group claims to have exfiltrated an enormous 1.5 terabytes of sensitive data from BayMark Health Services. BayMarks listing on RansomHub leak site The date on the dark web site matches the date published in the breach notification. Here, the ransomware group lays blame on the company itself.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Data breaches Passwords Phishing 100

Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2023

Here's some statistics and trends on phishing, ransomware, and data breaches to be aware of. The post Cyberattacks 2022: Phishing, Ransomware & Data Breach Statistics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cyberattacks had yet another record-breaking year in 2022.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Phishing Ransomware Cybersecurity 115

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A ransomware attack against the City of Columbus, Ohio—which drew public scrutiny following the city government’s attempt to silence a researcher who told the public about the attack—has received a little more detail from an unexpected source: The Attorney General for the state of Maine. Check the vendor’s advice.

Data breaches 118

Data breaches Passwords Ransomware Phishing 118

Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

If a company you do business with becomes part of a data breach, cybercriminals may have full access to your confidential information. Unfortunately, data breaches are on the rise and affecting more companies and consumers than ever. billion people received notices that their information was exposed in a data breach.

Data breaches 70

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords eCommerce 70

Daniel Miessler

MAY 19, 2021

Breach : An incident that results in the confirmed disclosure—not just potential exposure—of data to an unauthorized party. This year they analyzed 79,635 incidents, 29,207 met their quality standards, and 5,258 were confirmed data breaches. Ransomware doubled from 5% of breaches to 10% in 2020.

Data breaches 192

Data breaches Social Engineering Ransomware Phishing 192

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The Cloak ransomware group claims responsibility for a cyberattack on the Virginia Attorney Generals Office that occurred in February. The ransomware group Cloak has claimed responsibility for a February cyberattack on the Virginia Attorney General Office.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Hacking Social Engineering VPN 100

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

According to a Monday Twitter update posted by Uber, Lapsus$ ransomware spreading gang is suspected to be behind the cyber attack on its repositories, email and cloud systems and internal slack communication servers. And the data breach could have taken place after the credential steal.

Data breaches 127

Data breaches Ransomware Cyber Attacks Accountability 127

Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.

Cyber threats 212

Cyber threats Data breaches Phishing Ransomware 212

Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2024

Dutch bank ABN Amro discloses data breach following a ransomware attack hit the third-party services provider AddComm. Dutch bank ABN Amro disclosed a data breach after third-party services provider AddComm suffered a ransomware attack. The bank also warns clients to stay alert to phishing messages.

Data breaches 135

Data breaches Banking Ransomware Phishing 135

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Money transfer company MoneyGram has notified its customers of a data breach in which it says certain customers had their personal information taken between September 20 and 22, 2024. MoneyGram says there is no evidence that a ransomware group is behind the incident. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

Data breaches 125

Data breaches Passwords Identity Theft Phishing 125

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2024

As is often the case these days, it turns out that the cyberincident was very likely a ransomware attack that included a data breach. Ransomware operators typically steal data from the compromised systems to use as extra leverage against the victim. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

Data breaches 125

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Ransomware 125

Tech Republic Security

APRIL 28, 2025

Verizon surveyed about 22,000 security incidents and 12,000 data breaches. Ransomware incidents increased, while the median ransom payment dropped.

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Ransomware VPN Phishing 111

SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

In its 17th edition, Verizon's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) continues to deliver one of the most comprehensive analyses of cyber incidents worldwide. Stolen credentials played a role in more than 60% of breaches, making them the top vector once again. Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware CISO Backups Risk 102

Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. In phishing attacks, there never is a genuine problem with a users account, and there never is a real request for information from the company.

Small Business 68

Small Business Cybersecurity Passwords Scams 68

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In emails sent to MongoDB customers, MongoDB advises users to be alert about phishing and social engineering attacks that might use the leaked customer metadata to gain credibility. Scammers often try to take advantage of data breaches. And if there is anything important, we will update this article. Get a free trial below.

Data breaches 123

Data breaches Social Engineering Phishing Authentication 123

Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Despite heightened concerns over ransomware, fewer organizations in a Dark Reading survey reported being an actual victim of a ransomware attack over the past year.

Data breaches 137

Data breaches Phishing Ransomware 137

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S.

Artificial Intelligence 101

Artificial Intelligence Spyware Hacking Ransomware 101

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The US State of Maine says it has suffered a data breach impacting around 1.3 This vulnerability is known to be used by the Cl0p ransomware gang. The type of stolen data varies from person to person, likely because the data breach affected multiple agencies in the State. Watch out for phishing emails, too.

Data breaches 129

Data breaches Identity Theft Insurance Education 129

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The victim shaming site operated by the Snatch ransomware group is leaking data about its true online location and internal operations, as well as the Internet addresses of its visitors, KrebsOnSecurity has found. The victim shaming website for the Snatch ransomware gang. 226 , currently assigned to Matrix Telekom in Russia.

Ransomware 314

Ransomware Internet Internet Phishing 314

Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2024

In February 2024, Prudential Financial reported it had fallen victim to a ransomware attack. million people had been impacted by the resulting data breach. Below are some general tips on what to do after you’ve fallen victim to a data breach. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Phishing 122

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The impact of these exposures is evident: nearly a quarter of data breaches resulted from compromised identity data. million in related costs per breach and took the longest to identify and contain. Credential attacks led to $4.81

Cybercrime 124

Cybercrime Accountability Phishing Malware 124

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

On September 25, newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claimed to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. Then, on October 4, news leaked that Sony had told current and former employees and their family members about another cybersecurity breach that exposed personal information.

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Data breaches Passwords Backups 135

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

million individuals was exposed in a ransomware attack on Australian digital prescription services provider MediSecure. In May, the company was forced to shut down its website and phone lines following a cyber attack, but it did not mention a ransomware attack. Personal and health information of 12.9 million individuals.

Data breaches 129

Data breaches Unstructured Data Healthcare Identity Theft 129

Malwarebytes

JULY 3, 2024

‘Buy now, pay later’ payment specialist Affirm has warned that holders of its payment cards had their personal information exposed after a ransomware attack and data breach at Evolve Bank & Trust. Keep your eyes and ears open and be wary of phishing attempts related to these breaches.

Data breaches 112

Data breaches Banking Passwords Phishing 112

Tech Republic Security

APRIL 15, 2025

A UK government survey of 2024 data shows phishing remains the top cyber threat, ransomware cases doubled, and fewer boards include cyber experts despite steady attack rates.

Small Business 192

Small Business Cyber threats Phishing Government 192

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware.

Antivirus 76

Antivirus Identity Theft Cyber threats Phishing 76

Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 2022

So, if you download a malicious file on your local device, there’s a route from there to your business’ cloud—where it can access, infect, and encrypt company data. This kind of ransomware attack is also known as “Ransomcloud”. Given this, it’s not surprising that there have been many cloud storage data breaches in recent years.

Data breaches 123

Data breaches Passwords Malware Education 123

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Expanding the Investigation: Deep Dive into Latest TrickMo Samples HijackLoader evolution: abusing genuine signing certificates FASTCash for Linux Water Makara Uses Obfuscated JavaScript in Spear Phishing Campaign, Targets Brazil With Astaroth Malware Technical Analysis of DarkVision RAT Encrypted Symphony: Infiltrating the Cicada3301 Ransomware-as-a-Service (..)

Malware 121

Malware Ransomware Encryption Phishing 121

SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2024

Dell, one of the world's largest technology companies, has just disclosed a major data breach that may have compromised the personal information of tens of millions of current and former customers. The breach went undetected for several months before finally being discovered in early 2023.

Data breaches 125

Data breaches Identity Theft Risk CISO 125

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. Consumer exposure averages 27 unique emails and 227 credential pairs per user.

Cyber Risk 113

Cyber Risk Risk Phishing Cybercrime 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

that reboots locked devices Ymir ransomware, a new stealthy ransomware grow in the wild Amazon discloses employee data breach after May 2023 MOVEit attacks A new fileless variant of Remcos RAT observed in the wild A surge in Pro-Russia cyberattacks after decision to monitor North Korean Troops in Ukraine U.S.

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Malware Hacking Ransomware 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

Cryptocurrency 108

Cryptocurrency Hacking Phishing Cyber Attacks 108

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The company acted quickly, pausing billing operations to assess the extent of the damage and protect customer data. Similar incidents have occurred in the past, such as the 2021 ransomware attack on a water treatment facility in Florida, where hackers attempted to poison the water supply by altering chemical levels.

Cybersecurity 133

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Cyber threats Firewall 133

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Cybercrime Phishing Banking 114

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Clop ransomware gang stolen confidential data from the UK police and leaked it in the dark web because the victim refused to pay the ransom. Clop ransomware operators have stolen confidential information held by some British police, according to the media the cybercriminal gang targeted the IT firm Dacoll. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Media Data breaches Phishing 145

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Avis Car Rental has begun notifying close to 300,000 individuals about a data breach that occurred in August 2024, resulting in the theft of sensitive personal information. The breach reportedly exposed customer names, addresses, driver license numbers, and other personal data.

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Identity Theft Cybersecurity Mobile 119

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

LockBit ransomware operators have breached Bangkok Airways, the airline confirmed it was the victim and discloses a data breach impacting its passengers. Bangkok Airways, a regional airline based in Bangkok, discloses a data breach as a result of a ransomware attack orchestrated by the LockBit ransomware operators.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Data breaches Banking Encryption 138