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Henry Schein Discloses Data Breach a Year After Ransomware Attack

Henry Schein Discloses Data Breach a Year After Ransomware Attack

Ravi Jain
This document details a significant data breach affecting Henry Schein, a global healthcare solutions provider. The breach was caused by two consecutive ransomware attacks by the BlackCat (ALPHV) group, which resulted in the theft of approximately 35 terabytes of sensitive data. The breach impacted over 166,000 individuals, potentially exposing their names, Social Security numbers, medical data, and financial information. Henry Schein has responded by offering credit monitoring services to affected individuals and has taken steps to improve its cybersecurity measures. The document also explores the impact of data breaches on individuals and organizations, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity practices and the role of cyber insurance in mitigating risks. ... Read More
Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability CVE-2024-38094: Urgent Patch

Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability Under Active Exploit

Ravi Jain
The source describes a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-38094, affecting Microsoft SharePoint. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a SharePoint server, which could compromise sensitive data and potentially take control of entire sites. This vulnerability is especially concerning because it is actively exploited and a proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available on GitHub. The source explains how the vulnerability works, its potential impact, and provides steps organizations can take to mitigate risk, including applying the latest security patches, restricting access, and implementing network segmentation. ... Read More
Veeam CVE-2024-40711

Critical Veeam CVE Actively Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

Ravi Jain
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-40711, in Veeam Backup and Replication software is being actively exploited by ransomware groups. This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely execute malicious code. Despite Veeam issuing a patch in August 2024, many systems remain unpatched, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Cybersecurity agencies are urging organizations to prioritize patching their Veeam systems and are closely tracking ransomware activity related to the exploit. The vulnerability has been exploited in attacks involving the Akira and Fog ransomware variants. The widespread use of Veeam in enterprise environments makes it a prime target for ransomware groups. ... Read More
Ransomware Attack Impacts 237,000 Comcast Customers

Ransomware Attack Impacts 237,000 Comcast Customers: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself

Ravi Jain
ransomware attack on debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) has compromised the personal data of 237,000 Comcast customers, along with customers of Truist Bank, Capio, and CF Medical. The stolen data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, and account information. Comcast is offering free credit monitoring to affected customers, but the incident highlights the growing threat of ransomware attacks and the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures. The article provides advice for individuals on how to protect their data after a breach and outlines services offered by cybersecurity firm Technijian to help businesses prevent and respond to ransomware attacks. ... Read More
Wayne County cyberattack

Detroit-Area Government Services Hit by Cyberattack

Ravi Jain
A recent cyberattack on Wayne County, Michigan, has disrupted several government services, including property tax payments, real estate transactions, and inmate processing. County officials are working with federal and state authorities to investigate the attack, which is suspected to involve ransomware. The incident highlights the vulnerability of local governments to cyber threats and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. ... Read More