Georgia County Downplays Suspicious Server Activity Amid Service Disruptions
Cobb County officials remain vague about a potential cybersecurity incident that forced multiple servers offline, initially framing it as routine maintenance. The situation has affected various online services and raised questions about transparency in handling digital threats.
Critical Vulnerability in Paragon Driver Exploited by Ransomware Groups
Microsoft researchers have discovered multiple severe flaws in Paragon's partition manager driver, with ransomware gangs actively exploiting one vulnerability to gain system-level access. The critical flaw affects BioNTdrv.sys driver versions prior to 2.0.0, enabling attacks even when the software isn't installed.
Major Data Breach Exposes Black Basta Ransomware Group's Operations and Internal Conflicts
Over 200,000 private messages from the Black Basta ransomware syndicate have been leaked, revealing their sophisticated attack methods and internal discord. The unprecedented data breach provides cybersecurity experts with valuable insights into one of the world's most dangerous cybercriminal organizations.
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Anne Arundel County Services, Joins Growing List of Maryland Cyber Incidents
A ransomware attack by the INC group has crippled Anne Arundel County government systems, forcing critical services offline and potentially exposing sensitive data. The incident adds to Maryland's mounting cybersecurity challenges, following recent attacks on Frederick Health and Baltimore City.
Major Healthcare Data Breaches Expose 1.5 Million Patient Records in Connecticut and California
Two significant healthcare networks have reported cybersecurity breaches compromising sensitive medical data of over 1.5 million patients. The incidents at Community Health Center Inc. and NorthBay Healthcare exposed everything from Social Security numbers to complete medical histories, highlighting the sector's vulnerability to cyber threats.
Major Insurance Data Breach Exposes Over 279,000 ANICO Customer and Employee Records
American National Insurance Company faces a significant security incident as researchers discover sensitive customer and employee data leaked on Breach Forums. The exposure, potentially linked to the MOVEit breach, includes personal identification data, policy information, and employee records affecting over 279,000 individuals.
French Police Rescue Ledger Executive in Violent Cryptocurrency Kidnapping
French authorities successfully freed Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife after a brutal 24-hour kidnapping involving cryptocurrency ransom demands. The GIGN tactical unit arrested ten suspects following the ordeal, which included severe violence against Balland.
UK Plans Historic Ban on Public Sector Ransomware Payments
The UK government is proposing groundbreaking legislation to prohibit ransomware payments by public sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators. The initiative aims to weaken cybercriminals' financial incentives following 430 cyber incidents in the past year, including 13 major ransomware attacks.
Hackers Expose Telefónica's Internal Data in 2.3GB Security Breach
Spanish telecom giant Telefónica confirms unauthorized access to its internal Jira system, resulting in 2.3GB of sensitive data being leaked on cybercrime forums. Four hackers linked to Hellcat Ransomware claimed responsibility for the breach, which potentially compromised customer information.
ICAO Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Nearly 12,000 Aviation Job Applicants
The International Civil Aviation Organization confirms major data breach affecting recruitment records spanning 2016-2024, with sensitive personal details of almost 12,000 individuals exposed. The incident, claimed by hacker group Natohub, marks ICAO's second significant cybersecurity compromise in recent years.