Summary: The Maverits Special Report details the expanded operations of APT28, a Russian cyber espionage group, since the outbreak of the Ukraine war in 2022. This group has shifted its focus from Ukraine to a broader European strategy, employing advanced malware and phishing techniques to target government and diplomatic institutions across multiple nations.…
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DragonForce Cybercriminal Group Claims Responsibility for Heart Centre Data Breach in Australia

Date Reported: 2025-01-16 Country: AUS | Australia Victim: Heart Centre | Heart Centre Website: heartcentre.net.au Information :The cybercriminal group DragonForce claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Heart Centre, a network of cardiology clinics in New South Wales, Australia. This attack resulted in the theft of sensitive patient data, including diagnoses and protected health information.…
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DoJ Shutters Cybercrime Forums Behind Attacks on 17M Americans
Summary: The US Department of Justice has launched operations targeting Dark Web cybercrime forums that have impacted millions globally, leading to the seizure of domains associated with notorious groups selling phishing kits and stolen credentials. One operation focused on disrupting the Saim Raza group’s activities while another targeted the Cracked and Nulled marketplaces, which collectively linked to extensive cybercrimes affecting at least 17 million US victims.…
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Community Health Center Data Breach Affects 1M Patients
Summary: Community Health Center (CHC) has notified over a million patients about a data breach that allowed a hacker to access sensitive personal information. This incident is part of a series of recent healthcare sector cyberattacks, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities. Although there’s currently no evidence of data misuse, CHC is offering identity theft protection services to affected individuals.…
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Regional healthcare systems report data breaches affecting more than 1.5 million
Summary: Two healthcare networks, Community Health Center Inc. in Connecticut and NorthBay Healthcare Corporation in California, reported data breaches affecting over 1.5 million individuals. Both breaches involved the exposure of sensitive patient data including medical records, financial information, and Social Security numbers, prompting alerts and protective measures for affected parties.…
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State Data Privacy Regulators Are Coming. What Story Will You Tell Them?
Summary: A recent article discusses the responsibilities and expectations for organizations in Delaware following a data breach, particularly under the new Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA). Organizations are advised to prepare for inquiries from the Attorney General’s office regarding the breach and can potentially avoid penalties if they rectify the issues within a specified time.…
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In Other News: Browser Syncjacking, Fake AWS Hack, Google Blocked 2M Bad Apps
Summary: SecurityWeek’s roundup highlights crucial yet underreported cybersecurity stories, including legislative initiatives, incidents of hacking, and vulnerabilities affecting major organizations. This week’s coverage includes new developments on cybersecurity legislation for open source, data breaches, ransomware, and innovative attack techniques. The summary encapsulates both systemic vulnerabilities and significant incidents impacting various sectors.…
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Globe Life data breach may impact an additional 850,000 clients
Summary: Globe Life has concluded its investigation into a June data breach that may have affected approximately 850,000 customers. Initially thought to impact only about 5,000 individuals, the breach involved unauthorized access to personal data through a compromised web portal. While the company has offered credit monitoring services to those potentially affected, it believes the incident will not materially impact its business.…
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Indian tech giant Tata Technologies hit by ransomware attack
Summary: Tata Technologies Ltd. suspended some IT services due to a ransomware attack impacting its network, although client delivery services remained operational. A detailed investigation is being conducted in collaboration with cybersecurity experts, while it is currently unclear if any data was stolen. The company has restored its services and continues to support clients without disruption.…
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Mizuno USA says hackers stayed in its network for two months
Summary: Mizuno USA reported a data breach involving unauthorized access to its systems, where attackers exfiltrated files containing personal information from August to October 2024. The breach has been claimed by the BianLian ransomware group, which has a history of targeting organizations globally. Mizuno is offering credit monitoring services to those impacted and has confirmed that the stolen data may include sensitive personal information.…
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US healthcare provider data breach impacts 1 million patients
Summary: Community Health Center (CHC) in Connecticut has alerted over 1 million patients about a significant data breach affecting their personal and health information. The breach occurred due to unauthorized access by skilled hackers, who were able to retrieve sensitive data without encrypting any systems. While the attack did not disrupt operations, it raises concerns about the increasing prevalence of healthcare data breaches and resulting repercussions.…
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New York Blood Bank Hit by Ransomware
Summary: New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) announced that it took certain systems offline following a ransomware attack identified on January 26. They are working with cybersecurity experts to mitigate the threat and restore operations while maintaining communication with stakeholders. Though donations are still being accepted, delays are expected in processing and scheduling may be affected.…
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DragonForce Cybercriminal Group Claims Responsibility for Heart Centre Data Breach in Australia

Date Reported: 2025-01-20 Country: USA | United States of America Victim: Apex Custom Software | Apex Custom Software Website: apexcustomsoftware.com Information :Apex Custom Software, a company specializing in health software, has fallen victim to a cyberattack by the hacker group 0mid16B. The hackers are threatening to release stolen data unless a ransom is paid.…
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DragonForce Cybercriminal Group Claims Responsibility for Heart Centre Data Breach in Australia

Date Reported: 2024-12-09 Country: DNK | Denmark Victim: Alles Lægehus | All Doctors’ House Website: alleslaegehus.dk Information :A cyberattack targeted the Danish healthcare service provider Alles Lægehus. Sensitive data, including Central Person Registration (CPR) numbers and health information, was stolen. Approximately 130,000 patients’ data has been compromised.…
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DragonForce Cybercriminal Group Claims Responsibility for Heart Centre Data Breach in Australia

Date Reported: 2025-01-27 Country: USA | United States Victim: Mt Baker Imaging / Northwest Radiologists | Mt Baker Imaging / Northwest Radiologists Website: mtbakerimaging.com Information :Mt Baker Imaging / Northwest Radiologists recently experienced a disruption in their computer network. The incident is currently under investigation with the assistance of forensic specialists and federal authorities.…
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