ransomware
Lynx ransomware behind Electrica energy supplier cyberattack
The Romanian National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) says the Lynx ransomware gang breached Electrica Group, one of the largest electricity suppliers in the country. Electrica became an independent company in 2000 after it was established as a division of the National Electricity Company (CONEL) in 1998. Since 2014, Electrica has been listed on the London and Bucharest stock […]
Krispy Kreme cyberattack impacts online orders and operations
US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme suffered a cyberattack in November that impacted portions of its business operations, including placing online orders. Krispy Kreme is an American multinational doughnut and coffeehouse chain operating 1,521 shops and 15,800 points of access and employing 22,800 people as of late 2023. The company has an active partnership with McDonalds to offer […]
US sanctions Chinese firm for hacking firewalls in ransomware attacks
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Silence and one of its employees for their involvement in a series of Ragnarok ransomware attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure companies and many other victims worldwide in April 2020. According to the Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Sichuan Silence is a Chengdu-based cybersecurity […]
Ransomware attack hits leading heart surgery device maker
Artivion, a leading manufacturer of heart surgery medical devices, has disclosed a November 21 ransomware attack that disrupted its operations and forced it to take some systems offline. The Atlanta-based company employs over 1,250 people worldwide and has sales representatives in more than 100 countries. It also operates manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; […]
Romanian energy supplier Electrica hit by ransomware attack
Electrica Group, a key player in the Romanian electricity distribution and supply market, is investigating a ransomware attack that was still “in progress” earlier today. The company serves over 3.8 million users with nationwide coverage for electricity supply, maintenance, and energy services, distributing electricity to customers across Transilvania and Muntenia. Electrica was established as a […]
Blue Yonder SaaS giant breached by Termite ransomware gang
The Termite ransomware gang has officially claimed responsibility for the November breach of software as a service (SaaS) provider Blue Yonder. Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software and operating as a Panasonic subsidiary) is an Arizona-based worldwide supply chain software provider for retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Its list of over 3,000 customers includes other high-profile […]
Anna Jaques Hospital ransomware breach exposed data of 300K patients
Anna Jaques Hospital has confirmed on its website that a ransomware attack it suffered almost precisely a year ago, on December 25, 2023, has exposed sensitive health data for over 310,000 patients. Anna Jaques is a not-for-profit community hospital in Massachusetts, recognized for delivering high-quality care and performing over 4,700 surgeries yearly. As a mid-size acute […]
UK disrupts Russian money laundering networks used by ransomware
A law enforcement operation led by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has disrupted two Russian money laundering networks working with criminals worldwide, including ransomware gangs. Dubbed “Operation Destabilise,” this international investigation has led to the arrest of 84 Russian-speaking suspects linked to the Smart (led by Ukrainian George Rossi) and TGR (controlled by […]
BT unit took servers offline after Black Basta ransomware breach
Multinational telecommunications giant BT Group (formerly British Telecom) has confirmed that its BT Conferencing business division shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware breach. BT Group is the United Kingdom’s leading fixed and mobile telecom provider. It also provides managed telecommunications, security, and network and IT infrastructure services to customers in […]
Vodka maker Stoli files for bankruptcy in US after ransomware attack
Stoli Group’s U.S. companies have filed for bankruptcy following an August ransomware attack and Russian authorities seizing the company’s remaining distilleries in the country. As Chris Caldwell, the President and Global Chief Executive Officer of Stoli USA and Kentucky Owl, the two Stoli Group subsidiaries, said in a Friday filing, this comes after the August attack […]