Cyber Chaos: Ransomware Hits Hospitals, Hackers Target Smart Speakers, and Data Breach Exposes 3 Billion

August 12, 2024
Cyber Chaos: Ransomware Hits Hospitals, Hackers Target Smart Speakers, and Data Breach Exposes 3 Billion
  • A 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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