In times of COVID-19, the targeting of the healthcare sector by cybercriminals becomes an even bigger menace. In one such act, a potential ransomware attack has crippled Maryland's health infrastructure. There was another cyber incident at one U.S. school district which could hamper the ongoing classes. It’s official! Iranian intelligence agencies have been feeding off of MuddyWater attack campaigns, revealed U.S. defense agencies. Continue reading for top trending news from the space we assorted just for you.
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Maryland CISO disclosed that the state’s Department of Health was struck with a major ransomware attack amid a staggering rise in COVID-19 admissions.
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Cyber adversaries targeted Albuquerque Public Schools that prompted authorities to call off classes districtwide. The attack came to notice when one of the teachers tried to log onto the student information system.
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In a court proceeding, it was revealed that the Metropolitan Detention Center in Bernalillo County was also impacted in last week’s ransomware attack and had to face a sudden shutdown.
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The U.S. Cyber Command officially announced that MuddyWater APT, which has claimed victims in the Middle East, Europe, and North America, is connected to pro-Iranian activities.
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eSentire analysts found GootLoader operators attacking three law firms and one accounting firm and downloading malicious business agreements and other documents.
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Security experts at Avanan stumbled across a new phishing campaign that involves compromised Adobe Creative Cloud accounts to bypass security measures and target Office 365 users.
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The Ukrainian Security Service caught hold of five members working for a ransomware group that was behind cyberattacks against more than 50 organizations across the U.S. and Europe.
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A report by Outpost24’s Blueliv outlined that Lazarus, Cobalt, and FIN7 hacking groups are presently the most dangerous threat groups focused on the banking sector.
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Risk intelligence firm Flashpoint acquired vulnerability and data breach intelligence company Risk Based Security for an undisclosed sum.
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Cybersecurity awareness and testing platform SoSafe raised $73 million in Series B round led by growth-capital fund Highland Europe.
