Sergiu Gatlan reports: All computer systems on the network of Costa Rica’s public health service (known as Costa Rican Social Security Fund or CCCS) are now offline following a Hive ransomware attack that hit them this morning. Hive, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation active since at least June 2021, has been behind attacks on over 30 organizations, counting only the victims…
Category: Non-U.S.
AU: NDIS case management system provider breached
Justin Hendry reports: A security breach of a cloud-based client management system used by National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service providers has exposed a “large volume” of health and other sensitive data. CTARS, a Sydney-based software and analytics provider for the disability and care sectors, this week revealed an unauthorised third-party had gained access to…
Data breach at Australian pension provider Spirit Super impacts 50k victims following phishing attack
Jessica Haworth reports: A phishing attack at Australian pension provider Spirit Super has resulted in “some personal details being compromised”. The ‘super fund’ confirmed that user data was breached on May 19, 2022 after an employee’s email account was accessed. An investigation into the incident found that there was “unauthorized access to a mailbox containing personal data”…
Calgary charity hit by data breach says it responded appropriately despite client concerns
Tomasia DaSilva reports: A Calgary charity has confirmed to Global News it was the victim of an email data breach last fall. Now, one of its former clients wants to know why it took so long to be alerted. The Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS) sent an email to Michael Friesen on Wednesday to inform him…
Cyberattack against Regina Public Schools likely ransomware
Alexander Quon reports: New information has emerged about the recent cyberattack that targeted Regina Public Schools, forcing it to shut down all internet-based systems such as email and other education tools. CBC News has reviewed a copy of a note that has appeared on computers that were part of the school district’s network. The note says it…
Jailed Israeli private detective hired Indian hackers in job for Russian oligarchs: Court filing
TheWeek reports: An Israeli private investigator, currently awaiting his sentence in the US, used Indian hackers to conduct surveillance operations for ultra-wealthy Russians, according to a Reuters report. Reuters reported last year that Israeli private detective Aviram Azari was accused of hiring the Indian hacking firm BellTroX on behalf of powerful clients. Independent journalist Scott…