In a shocking turn of events, the multinational aerospace company Boeing has found itself on the victims list of the notorious Lockbit ransomware group. The cybercriminals’ audacious move raises significant concerns, considering Boeing’s standing as a global giant with an estimated annual revenue of $66.61 billion and a vast workforceContinue Reading
Location: Bogotá, Colombia Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro convened an emergency meeting with the country’s security forces following a recent cyber attack that crippled more than two dozen government websites. The attack, which occurred early Wednesday, targeted one of the government’s web hosting providers, IFX Networks, and left the entire judicialContinue Reading
Hong Kong’s prominent technology hub, Cyberport, finds itself in the crosshairs of a menacing ransomware group, Trigona, as it grapples with a cybersecurity crisis. The group claims to have successfully infiltrated Cyberport’s computer systems, encrypting and purportedly pilfering 400GB of sensitive data, including personal information and identity card photos. SourcesContinue Reading
Granules India, a prominent pharmaceutical company, has recently fallen victim to a cybersecurity attack and data leak. LockBit 3.0, a notorious ransomware group, identified Granules as a target on June 14, 2023. The attackers not only stole sensitive data but also claimed to have obtained information on vulnerabilities within Granules’Continue Reading
Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have joined forces to establish a global platform aimed at combating ransomware hackers, as announced by the Israeli government on Wednesday. This collaborative effort comes on the heels of Israel’s assistance to the UAE in fending off a major cyberattack. The UAE’s headContinue Reading
Calgary-based Suncor Energy, one of Canada’s leading oil companies, has recently reported a cyber security incident that has prompted an investigation. The company has notified the relevant authorities and engaged third-party experts to address the situation. While specific details about the attack and its impact on Suncor’s operations remain undisclosed,Continue Reading
In a significant development, several major Australian banks find themselves entangled in a large-scale ransomware attack targeting the law firm HWL Ebsworth. Westpac, NAB, Commonwealth Bank, and ANZ are among the public and private sector entities that may have fallen victim to data theft. In April, the BlackCat ransomware gang,Continue Reading
Shell, the British multinational oil and gas company, confirmed a cybersecurity incident on Thursday, acknowledging that it was hit by the Clop ransomware gang’s attack on the MOVEit file transfer tool. Shell, which reported revenues surpassing $381 billion last year, appears on the ransomware group’s extortion list. This marks theContinue Reading
In an escalating battle against global cybercrime, the US State Department has recently announced a bounty of $10 million. This reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest or conviction of a notorious Russian hacker, Mikhail Matveev. Matveev is accused of masterminding a significant ransomware attack on theContinue Reading
Ferrari S.p.A., the renowned Italian luxury sports car manufacturer headquartered in Maranello, has recently suffered a significant data breach. According to reports, a threat actor gained access to a limited number of systems in the company’s IT environment and demanded a ransom for access to specific client contact information. TheContinue Reading