Brian Krebs has an interesting write-up about some of the goings-on involving ransomware groups targeting the healthcare sector. Krebs cites Alex Holden of Hold Security, a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity firm. Holden’s team reportedly gained visibility into discussions among members of two different ransom groups: CLOP (a.k.a. “Cl0p” a.k.a. “TA505“), and a newer ransom group known as Venus. Readers…
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AR: Greene County Tech School District services back up following hack
Cory Evans reports: The Greene County Tech School District now has its technology-related services up and running following a cyberattack, our content partner Region 8 News reported. The School district was hit with a hack on Nov. 11, making it difficult to use any electronics. Read more at KATV. It seems that this was a ransomware attack…
“It was instant panic”: Cincinnati restaurants under attack by cyber hackers
Brian Hamrick reports: Multiple restaurants in Cincinnati are fighting cyber hackers who have stolen thousands of dollars, damaged reputations and shut down social media sites. “When it happened, it was instant panic,” said Arnold’s owner Chris Breeden. “Facebook is basically the most important advertising tool we have in our tool bag, and it’s pretty devastating…
Receivables Performance Management reveals ransomware attack in May 2021
Receivables Performance Management (RPM), a business associate to a number of businesses, including those in the healthcare sector, has been notifying regulators and individuals bout an incident in 2021 that reportedly impacted more than half a million Texans and an as-yet untold total number of individuals. The Washington state entity revealed that on May 12,…
WI: Adams-Friendship Area School District hit by ransomware
A statement on Adams-Friendship Area School District’s web site dated December 1 reads: 12/1/22 Internet & Network Outage Update Dear AFASD Families, On November 15th, 2022 we notified you that our network and internet services experienced a disruption. We have recently learned that unauthorized activity was detected within our environment on or about November 15,…
NJ: With servers still offline, Hudson County Schools of Technology goes old-school low tech
Ron Zeitlinger reports: The Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST) took a trip back in time to the 1980s for a second straight day Tuesday. The internal computer servers at the district, which includes High Tech High School in Secaucus and County Prep and Explore Middle School in Jersey City, remained offline, leading to a…