Ticketmaster, a giant in the ticketing industry, is currently grappling with a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 500 million customers. This latest blow to the company comes on the heels of an antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department, aiming to dismantle what it sees as a…
In a world where digital threats are continually evolving, a new data breach threatens enterprise organizations almost every week, forcing a reevaluation of cybersecurity strategies. Recent months have seen significant breaches at companies like 23&Me, Okta, United Healthcare, and American Express, jeopardizing highly sensitive consumer data. Between 2022 and 2023, data breaches surged by 20%,…
Ascension Michigan has announced that its pharmacies are currently unable to fill prescriptions due to a ransomware attack that has severely impacted its computer networks. This disruption, which has extended into its second week, has forced the health system to adapt by urging patients to seek alternative pharmacies for their medication needs. Ascension’s website now…
Dell Technologies recently disclosed a significant security breach impacting about 49 million customers, revealing a targeted cyberattack on one of its databases. The breach primarily involved customer information such as names, postal addresses, and details regarding Dell hardware purchases, including service tags and warranty data. This breach did not include sensitive financial details, emails,…
A widespread cyberattack targeted the Ascension healthcare network this Wednesday, causing significant disruptions to its operations and patient care services. The attack affected a system that spans 140 hospitals and several senior living facilities across 19 states, leading to prolonged wait times for numerous medical procedures. According to CBS News, Ascension officials detected unusual activity…
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed a severe breach of data through a third-party contractor’s payroll system, which handles the personal and financial details of the country’s armed forces. The incident came to light when suspicious activities were detected on the external network, prompting immediate shutdown procedures to prevent further unauthorized access. Upon…
Cloud storage giant Dropbox has announced a breach involving its Dropbox Sign service, revealing that a hacker gained unauthorized access to sensitive user data. The incident, reported in a recent SEC filing, took place on April 24 and involved the exposure of account settings, names, emails, and for some, phone numbers and hashed passwords. Dropbox…
The Volkswagen Group has reported a severe compromise of its cybersecurity, with a sophisticated hacking incident leading to the theft of more than 19,000 sensitive documents. The stolen data includes crucial information on the company’s operations and future plans, particularly in the burgeoning field of electric vehicles. This breach was detected by Volkswagen’s internal security…
Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, has become the target of a ransomware attack that has resulted in the exposure of sensitive patient records on the dark web. Despite paying a $22 million ransom to the purported initial attackers, the Blackcat hacker group, the data has nonetheless surfaced online, now being leveraged by another…
Frontier Communications Parent, a prominent Dallas-based fiber provider, has reported a breach in its information technology systems, which it discovered on Sunday. The company suspects that a cybercrime group is behind this unauthorized access, according to a recent regulatory filing. This breach has led to the potential exposure of personal identifiable information as the intruders…