The hackers exploited a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer tool, used by CCleaner, to access sensitive data. The stolen information includes names, contact details, and product purchase information. Less than 2% of users were affected.
The outage has hindered electronic filings, payment processing, case management, public access to records, and applications for various legal services, leading to delays and a reliance on paper-based processes.
The LockBit group has a history of listing companies as victims, even if it was actually a vendor to the compromised company, so further investigation is needed to confirm the extent of the breach.
Stanford University is currently investigating a cybersecurity incident within its Department of Public Safety after a ransomware gang claimed to have attacked the school. The Akira ransomware gang has claimed to have stolen 430 GB of data.
Federal civilian agencies have remediated over 7 million Known Exploited Vulnerabilities findings this year, resulting in a 72% decrease in the percentage of vulnerabilities exposed for 45 or more days.
The group compromised a software vendor by exploiting known security flaws in another popular software. They deployed malware such as SIGNBT and LPEClient to gain control over the victims’ systems.
The U.K NCSC’s PDNS for Schools service will be rolled out for free over the next year, and it will provide metrics about network health and support for resolving issues.
StripedFly features TOR-based traffic concealing mechanisms, automated updating, worm-like spreading capabilities, and an EternalBlue SMBv1 exploit created before the flaw was disclosed.
Genetics testing firm 23andMe is facing multiple class action lawsuits and congressional scrutiny following a credential-stuffing hacking incident that exposed sensitive customer data.
The breach, which occurred from August 12 to September 26, involved the theft of personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information, and health insurance policy numbers.