Lawrence Abrams reports: US department store Kmart has suffered a ransomware attack that impacts back-end services at the company, BleepingComputer has learned. […] BleepingComputer has learned that Kmart suffered a cyberattack by the Egregor ransomware operation this week that encrypted devices and servers on the network. Read more on BleepingComputer.
Category: U.S.
Voter registration data for 113K Alaskans exposed in breach
Mark Thiessen of AP reports: Personal data such as driver’s license numbers and birth dates for tens of thousands of Alaskans was breached in an online voter database, but the state official overseeing elections said Thursday election results were not compromised because the online registration and vote tabulation systems are not connected. “Although some voters’…
Imprisoned hacker ordered to be released, promptly deported
AP reports: A computer hacker serving 20 years for giving the Islamic State group the personal data of more than 1,300 U.S. government and military personnel has been granted compassionate release because of the coronavirus pandemic and will be placed in ICE custody for prompt deportation, a federal judge ordered Thursday. U.S. District Judge Leonie…
Tennessee Proton Therapy Centers Report Cyber Security Breach
Martin Z. Braun reports: Municipal bond-financed facilities that treat cancer by proton radiation in Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee reported an information technology “security incident” that has resulted in temporary but continuing disruptions to some clinical and financial operations, according to a Dec. 2 bond filing. Read more on Bloomberg Law (sub. req.). From the bond filing:…
Proposed settlement announced in Kalispell Regional Healthcare breach lawsuit
In October, 2019, Kalispell Regional Health suffered a phishing incident that impacted more than 100,000 patients. They were sued shortly thereafter. Today, a proposed settlement of the class action lawsuit was announced. The settlement has yet to be approved and the class hasn’t been certified yet for purposes of the suit. That is all scheduled…
Verizon has been leaking customers’ personal information for days (at least)
Dan Goodin reports: Verizon is struggling to fix a glitch that has been leaking customers’ addresses, phone numbers, account numbers, and other personal information through a chat system that helps prospective subscribers figure out if Fios services are available in their location. The personal details appear when people click on a link to chat with…