Ransomware group believed to be responsible for cybersecurity incident | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Kettering Health shared an update on its cybersecurity incident, sharing they identified what they believe is the reason behind the incident.The health network said they believe the cybersecurity incident was launched by the ransomware group Interlock. It resulted in a systemwide technology outage, limiting the network’s ability to access certain patient care systems across the […]

Cartier Reportedly Suffers Cybersecurity Breach | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Cartier became the latest major brand to be hit by a cybersecurity breach, according to a letter to its customers posted on social media and a report by Reuters. “An unauthorized party gained temporary access to our system and obtained limited client information,” Cartier’s letter said. “We contained the issue and have further enhanced the […]

Kettering Health cyberattack; Hacker group claims responsibility, sensitive info put on dark web – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

KETTERING — All cybersecurity threats have been removed from Kettering Health systems Thursday, over two weeks after a cyberattack disabled most of the network’s systems, according to a spokesperson. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Cybersecurity experts report information hackers obtained during the attack is now available on the dark web. […]

BidenCash busted as Feds torch credit card creds club • The Register | #cybercrime | #infosec

Uncle Sam has seized 145 domains tied to BidenCash, the notorious dark web market that trafficked in more than 15 million stolen credit cards. In addition to the 145 dark and clear web domains, US authorities also confiscated cryptocurrency funds linked to BidenCash’s illicit transactions, though no value was disclosed. The marketplace launched in March […]

Updated Guidance on Play Ransomware | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) have issued an updated advisory on Play ransomware, also known as Playcrypt. This advisory highlights new tactics, techniques, and procedures used by the Play ransomware group and provides updated indicators of compromise […]

Members of ViLE Hacker Group Arrested for Hacking DEA Portal | #cybercrime | #infosec

Two members of the cybercriminal group “ViLE” were sentenced this week in Brooklyn federal court for their roles in a high-profile hacking and extortion scheme targeting a U.S. federal law enforcement web portal. Sagar Steven Singh, known online as “Weep,” received a 27-month prison sentence, while Nicholas Ceraolo, also known as “Convict,” “Anon,” and “Ominous,” […]

You could be hacked ‘instantly’ if you use one type of password format | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

Cybersecurity expert Ben Jones has shared important password advice, explaining that one common format amongst tech users poses a serious hacking risk. He shared his advice in a new online clip A cybersecurity expert has raised an alarm about a certain format of passwords (stock image) Whilst technology and security are advancing rapidly, so too […]

FBI, CISA warn Play ransomware targeting critical infrastructure with evolving techniques | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Wednesday warned that the Play ransomware gang has been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and other organizations using evolving techniques. The ransomware group was among the most active in 2024 and has targeted a wide range of businesses and infrastructure providers in North America, South America […]