In a recent security incident, Sophos detected the most recent variant of the BlackCat/ALPHV variant, named Sphynx. This version introduces new functionalities and has been employed to encrypt Azure Storage accounts. In this incident, The attackers managed to infiltrate a victim’s Sophos Central account and successfully encrypted 39 Azure Storage accounts. Modus operandi After gaining […]
Simon Maude/Stuff A major cyber incident is impacting Auckland Transport HOP Card system, with top-ups and other HOP card services. Auckland Transport’s HOP Card system has been hit by a major cyber incident, taking top-ups and other HOP card services offline. An AT spokesperson said initial indications show it could be a ransomware attack. “Early […]
There is a new battlefield. It is global and challenging to defend. What began with a high-profile incident back in 2007, when Estonia was hit by hackers targeting its government and commercial sector, has evolved into cyber warfare that is being waged constantly worldwide. Today, cyberattacks have become the norm, transforming how we think about […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) suffered a “critical incident” on August 8, after the personally identifying information for all of its employees was published online. The “monumental” data breach occurred when data was mistakenly posted online following a Freedom of Information (FoI) request. A database, which included the surname, initials, rank/grade, role and […]