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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has placed a security flaw impacting Versa Director to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog based on evidence of active exploitation
Meta Platforms on Friday became the latest company after Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI to expose the activities of an Iranian state-sponsored threat actor, who it said used a set of WhatsApp accounts that attempted to target individuals in Israel, Palestine, Iran, the U.K., and the U.S
Cyberattacks Soar, But Guarding PHI From Break-Ins, Natural Disasters Is CriticalDespite the endless barrage of cyberattacks hitting the healthcare sector, HIPAA-regulated entities must not neglect their duty to protect electronic patient information against physical threats, including burglaries and natural disasters, U.S. regulators said.
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) paid a $1 million ransom for a decryptor that helped restore systems encrypted in a May ransomware attack [...]
Latvian Charged With Serving as Extortion Specialist for Russian-Speaking GroupA Latvian national accused of serving as a Russian-speaking ransomware group's extortion specialist appeared in a U.S. courtroom this week to face a four-count indictment filed against him. Moscow resident Deniss Zolotarjovs, 33, was recently extradited to the U.S. from the country of Georgia.
A 33-year-old Latvian national living in Moscow, Russia, has been charged in the U.S. for allegedly stealing data, extorting victims, and laundering ransom payments since August 2021
Group Claims a NY Surgical Center and a Nevada Medical Center Among Recent VictimsU.S. authorities are warning healthcare sector entities of incidents involving Everest, a Russian-speaking ransomware group and initial access broker, which claims to have stolen sensitive patient information in recent attacks, including on two medical care providers in New York and Nevada.
What could the problem be? Reportedly, a cyberattack American oil giant Halliburton is investigating an "issue," reportedly a cyberattack, that has disrupted some business operations and global networks.…
The United States bore most of these cyber-threats, with a 46.15% rise in attacks compared to 2023
A member of the Russian Karakurt ransomware group has been charged in the U.S. for money laundering, wire fraud, and extortion crimes. [...]
Federal Aviation Administration Seeks Public Input on New Cyber Rules for AirplanesThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that aims to further elevate and streamline cyber regulations for future airplanes and aircraft equipment. The rule isn't intended to have a substantive effect on airliner cybersecurity standards.
American chipmaker Microchip Technology Incorporated has disclosed that a cyberattack impacted its systems over the weekend, disrupting operations across multiple manufacturing facilities. [...]
R Street Director Brandon Pugh on Congress' AI Learning Curve, Future LegislationBrandon Pugh of R Street Institute discusses Congress' struggle to balance AI innovation and regulation, the U.S. approach compared to the EU, and the urgent need for privacy laws to protect AI-driven data. He emphasizes education on AI technologies and the ongoing challenge of defining key terms.
The U.S. government is warning of increased effort from Iran to influence upcoming elections through cyber operations targeting Presidential campaigns and the American public. [...]
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a threat actor known as Blind Eagle that has persistently targeted entities and individuals in Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and other Latin American nations
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical security flaw impacting Jenkins to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following its exploitation in ransomware attacks
FBI Says Iran, Russia Ramping Up Influence Operations Ahead of National VoteThe FBI confirmed recent reports that Iran hacked into former President Donald Trump’s campaign, saying in a Monday statement the country was attempting "to stoke discord and undermine confidence" in the U.S. democratic process through online influence operations and other malicious efforts.
Cybercriminal Gang RansomHub Claims It Leaked 700 Gigabytes of Lab's Stolen DataFlorida drug testing medical laboratory American Clinical Solutions told federal regulators that 300,000 individuals are caught up in a hacking incident now that criminal gang RansomHub has published 700 gigabytes worth of data stolen from the lab's network.