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14 September 2021  — 2 min read
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14 September 2021  — 2 min read
Healthcare providers suffer data breaches after ransomware attacks
LifeLong Medical Care, a health and social services provider based in California, has informed around 115,000 individuals of a ransomware attack resulting in a data breach. Arizona-based Desert Wells Family Medicine sent similar notifications to about 35,000 patients.
13 September 2021  — 2 min read
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13 September 2021  — 2 min read
TeamTNT cybercrime gang launches new "Chimaera" campaign
The malware group previously known for pushing TeamTNT malware now has a new campaign, dubbed Chimaera, which has been attacking multiple operating systems indiscriminately.
13 September 2021  — 2 min read
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13 September 2021  — 2 min read
Supercell storm causes chaos, disables infrastructure in Ontario
A supercell storm has caused chaos in the southern part of the Canadian province of Ontario. Heavy rain and large hailstones were dropped across the area, which also saw lightning, high winds, and even a tornado that touched down at 4:05 a.m.
10 September 2021  — 2 min read
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10 September 2021  — 2 min read
Ragnar Locker gang threatens to leak data if victims seek help
The Ragnar Locker ransomware group has announced that they will publish all stolen data immediately if their victims start talking to the police, or seek any other professional help.
10 September 2021  — 2 min read
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10 September 2021  — 2 min read
Pacific City Bank hit by ransomware
AVOS Locker ransomware operators are claiming to have stolen sensitive data from Pacific City Bank, a California-based bank focused on serving the Korean-American community.
10 September 2021  — 2 min read
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10 September 2021  — 2 min read
Firefox update adds improved security, vulnerability fixes
Mozilla has released version 92 of their Firefox browser. This update includes a mixture of security improvements and critical fixes, including patches for multiple high-severity vulnerabilities pertaining to memory corruption.
04 September 2021  — 2 min read
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04 September 2021  — 2 min read
Rash of cryptocurrency thefts highlights online risks
Recent thefts on popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, including an ongoing case where a large sum was stolen, highlights how easy it is for cybercriminals to pilfer digital wallets.
04 September 2021  — 2 min read
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04 September 2021  — 2 min read
Phishing campaign uses redirection to bypass security, steal credentials
A large credential-phishing campaign is actively using open redirector links to bypass security software, according to Microsoft.
03 September 2021  — 2 min read
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03 September 2021  — 2 min read
Bangkok Airways hit by ransomware, 200 GB of data leaked
Bangkok Airways, which employees more than 3,000 people in 11 countries and has an annual revenue of over $685 million, has announced that they were the victim of a ransomware attack. The LockBit extortion gang is claiming responsibility.
01 September 2021  — 2 min read
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01 September 2021  — 2 min read
Hurricane Ida devastates Louisiana, Mississippi infrastructure
Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on August 29 as a Category 4 storm. Ida was strong enough to temporarily reverse the flow of the Mississippi River as it brought as much as 2 feet of rain in some areas, and a 7-foot storm surge.
01 September 2021  — 2 min read
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01 September 2021  — 2 min read
LockFile ransomware uses intermittent encryption to avoid detection
Even as the famed Ragnarok ransomware gang shuts down operations, LockFile ransomware has emerged from the shadows, taking advantage of vulnerabilities like PetitPotam and ProxyShell.
31 August 2021  — 3 min read
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31 August 2021  — 3 min read
Unleashing the power of the Smart Factory
We stand facing the fourth iteration of the industrial revolution: Industry 4.0. See what Acronis and other security leaders had to say about challenges and approaches to securing the technologies that will drive our future.