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Ransomware attack on New Mexico jail put prisoners in lockdown
The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico went offline due to a ransomware attack, and…
Top workforce management firm Kronos hit by ransomware attack
Kronos has taken down its private cloud services and advises customers to use “alternative business continuity protocols.”
Canadian Citizen Charged for Ransomware Attacks in Alaska
The accused became a suspect when the FBI contacted Canadian intelligence after observing a surge in ransomware attacks in Alaska in 2018.
Hotel claims Conti ransomware attack on system as guests locked out
So far, the Conti ransomware has not demanded any ransom or published any details of the ransomware attack.
Planned Parenthood data breach: Hackers steal 400,000 patients’ data
According to Planned Parenthood, the latest data breach has affected its Los Angeles branch (PPLA) after it suffered a ransomware attack.
3 Ways To Prepare For Cyber Attacks
Although there are countless ways to combat cyberattacks, in this article we are addressing 3 simple yet significant points that users can follow to protect their data.
Microsoft MSHTML flaw exploited in Gmail and Instagram phishing scam
The attacks started in July 2021 in which threat actors exploited Microsoft MSHTML vulnerability to target overseas Iranians.
Swire Pacific Offshore Operations hit by Cl0p ransomware gang
As seen by Hackread.com, the Cl0p ransomware gang has leaked partial SPO data including names, email addresses, passport scans, and more.
Iran’s Top Tier Airline Mahan Air Hit by Cyberattack
According to Mahan Air, the cyberattack was launched on Sunday morning and its responsibility was later claimed by a relatively lesser-known hacking group- “Hooshyarane Vatan” (Vigilant of the Nation).
Bandwidth.com reports multimillion dollar loss post DDoS attacks
In September 2021, Bandwidth.com suffered a series of days-long DDoS attacks forcing its service to go offline in the United States.