Cyber Chaos: Ransomware Hits Hospitals, Hackers Target Smart Speakers, and Data Breach Exposes 3 Billion
August 12, 2024A critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail poses significant risks, including potential email theft and unauthorized data access.
A vulnerability in Sonos smart speakers has been identified, allowing for potential unauthorized eavesdropping on users.
Recent reports suggest that the INC ransomware gang is suspected of launching cyberattacks on McLaren hospitals.
North Korea-linked hackers have targeted the construction and machinery sectors through sophisticated watering hole and supply chain attacks.
A security breach at Mobile Guardian, a mobile device management firm, resulted in the wiping of thousands of devices.
Security vulnerabilities in ransomware leak sites have inadvertently helped six companies avoid hefty ransom payments by exposing flaws that law enforcement can target.
Users of Mac and Windows systems were infected by malicious software updates delivered over a hacked ISP, exploiting an unsecured update mechanism.
CISA has added vulnerabilities in Apache OFBiz and the Android kernel to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, highlighting ongoing security concerns.
A cow milking robot was hacked, leading to the tragic death of a cow due to loss of control.
Keytronic has reported losses exceeding $17 million as a result of a ransomware attack.
A ransomware attack recently targeted the network of French museums, although it did not disrupt any Olympic events.
Hackers are attempting to sell personal data of approximately 3 billion individuals obtained from a recent data breach.
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