Lawrence Abrams reports that what is now known as Thanos ransomware has features that make it cause for serious concern. In a new report by Recorded Future, we learn that this ransomware is named Thanos and is being promoted as a Ransomware-as-a-Service on Russian-speaking hacker forums since February. Being promoted by a threat actor named Nosophorus, Thanos…
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FTC Reaches Settlement with Kohl’s over Allegations it Failed to Provide Victims with Information Related to Identity Theft
From the FTC, this press release: Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $220,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the Wisconsin-based retailer violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by refusing to provide complete records of transactions to consumers whose personal information was used by identity thieves. In…
Hackers for hire ‘targeted hundreds of institutions’
Paul Murphy in London and Kadhim Shubber in Washington report: A hackers-for-hire group dubbed “Dark Basin” has targeted thousands of individuals and hundreds of institutions around the world, including advocacy groups, journalists, elected officials, lawyers, hedge funds and companies, according to the internet watchdog Citizen Lab. Researchers discovered almost 28,000 web pages created by hackers…
Coinsquare Data Theft Flags Insider Threat Issue
CISO Mag reports: Coinsquare, a Canadian crypto exchange that enables its users to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, confirmed that its customer information was stolen by an ex-employee last year. Cybercriminals laid their hands on this data and are now reportedly going to carry out SIM swapping attacks. According to Stacey Hoisak, Coinsquare’s general…
Health and Safety Executive secures court orders preventing IT worker distributing data
Aodhan O’Faolain reports: The HSE has secured High Court orders preventing an Information Technology worker distributing or communicating highly confidential and sensitive information about hospital patients. Mr Justice Tony O’Connor also granted orders restraining Niall Bradley, with an address at Carrigeen Hill, Conna, Co Cork, from leaving Ireland until he has complied with the order…
UK: Fears patient files at Hockley GP surgery hacked – urgent probe launched
Mike Lockley reports: Thousands of alerts have been sent to patients at a leading GPs’ practice amid fears their medical records have been hacked. Staff at Hockley Medical Practice, based in the Jewellery Quarter, have acted swiftly after being made aware of the possible cyber attack. The surgery has 8,839 patients. A text message has…