Canadian fintech giant Moneris has been claimed to have been hacked by the notorious Medusa ransomware group. It sends shockwaves through the country’s financial sector. The group is known for its aggressive tactics and audacious targets. They have demanded a ransom of $6 million in exchange for stolen data and the prevention of further disruption.… Continue reading Moneris Hacked, Medusa Ransomware Claims
Tag: Data Breaches
What Is Identity Theft & How to Protect Against It
Identity theft is a significant issue affecting millions yearly, whether through stolen credit card information or fraudulent accounts. It’s a lucrative business for criminals, who can steal billions of dollars annually through these methods. Unfortunately, data breaches are a common occurrence, and they contribute to the problem. While it’s impossible to prevent data breaches, there… Continue reading What Is Identity Theft & How to Protect Against It
Hundreds of Military and Intelligence Agencies Uploaded Data to VirusTotal
An employee of the Google-owned platform VirusTotal accidentally uploaded a file with the names, email addresses and other data of hundreds of people working in intelligence agencies and ministries of defense around the world. In particular, the list includes persons associated with the US Cyber Command, the NSA, the Pentagon, the FBI and a number… Continue reading Hundreds of Military and Intelligence Agencies Uploaded Data to VirusTotal
Clop Attacks on MOVEit Transfer Affected British Airways, BBC and More
According to security researchers, the Clop ransomware group has been looking for a way to exploit a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer since 2021. Hackers say hundreds of companies have been compromised in recent attacks, with Irish airline Aer Lingus, British Airways, the BBC and British pharmacy chain Boots already confirmed the hack. What is MOVEit… Continue reading Clop Attacks on MOVEit Transfer Affected British Airways, BBC and More
Western Digital Admits that Users’ Personal Data Was Compromised in the Company’s Hack
Western Digital, which was hit by a BlackCat hack in March 2023, has finally admitted that customers’ personal data was compromised during the incident. Users of the company’s online store were affected: the leak contained their names, billing and shipping addresses, email addresses and phone numbers. Western Digital was hacked at the end of March… Continue reading Western Digital Admits that Users’ Personal Data Was Compromised in the Company’s Hack
BlackCat Group Leaks Western Digital Data to the Network
The operators of the ransomware BlackCat (aka ALPHV) have published screenshots of Western Digital’s internal emails and video conferences. The hackers appear to have maintained access to the company’s systems even after Western Digital discovered and responded to the attack. Let me also remind you that we wrote that BlackCat Says It Attacked Creos Luxembourg,… Continue reading BlackCat Group Leaks Western Digital Data to the Network
Medusa Groups Claims That It “Merged” the Source Code of Bing and Cortana into the Network
Medusa extortionist group claims to have published internal materials stolen from Microsoft, including the source codes of Bing, Bing Maps and Cortana. Microsoft representatives have not yet commented on the hackers’ statements, but IT specialists say that the leak contains digital signatures of the company’s products, many of which are relevant. According to the researcher,… Continue reading Medusa Groups Claims That It “Merged” the Source Code of Bing and Cortana into the Network
Remote Access Trojan (RAT Malware)
Remote Access Trojan is software that allows unauthorized access to a victim’s computer or covert surveillance. Remote access Trojan are often disguised as legitimate programs and give the attacker unhindered access. Their capabilities include tracking user behavior, copying files, and using bandwidth for criminal activity. What is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)? A Remote Access… Continue reading Remote Access Trojan (RAT Malware)
Hackers Stole Data from the LastPass Use Password Vault
LastPass password manager developers have reported that hackers who recently broke into the company’s cloud storage have accessed it and stolen customer data, including password vaults that could now theoretically be hacked. Let me remind you that the compromise of the company’s cloud storage became known earlier this month. It is noteworthy that for this… Continue reading Hackers Stole Data from the LastPass Use Password Vault
Hacktivists Stole 100,000 Emails from Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) reported that the mail servers of one of its subsidiaries were hacked. Previously, the hacker group Black Reward published data stolen from the organization online, saying that in total they stole more than 100,000 messages and 50 GB of information. Let me remind you that we also reported… Continue reading Hacktivists Stole 100,000 Emails from Atomic Energy Organization of Iran