Jessica Molden

Cybercriminals Exploit Verified X Accounts for Malicious Activities

Jessica Molden / January 10, 2024

Cybercriminals are targeting verified “Gold” accounts on the social media service X (formerly Twitter), selling them on the Dark Web for up to $2,000 each, according to research by CloudSEK. The Gold badge signifies independent verification by X for high-profile organizations or celebrities. Hackers use various methods, including brute-forcing passwords and stealing credentials, to gain […]

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IRS Faces Criticism for Prolonged Delays in Assisting Tax Identity Theft Victims Despite Funding Boost

Jessica Molden / January 10, 2024

The IRS has improved taxpayer service and technology after receiving additional funding, but the National Taxpayer Advocate’s annual report to Congress highlights significant delays in supporting victims of tax-related identity theft. Victims are waiting nearly 19 months for the IRS to process their returns and issue refunds, with identity theft resolution times reaching 556 days.

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Toronto Zoo Faces Ransomware Attack

Jessica Molden / January 9, 2024

The Toronto Zoo disclosed a ransomware attack detected on January 5, stating that an investigation is underway. The zoo assured that animal well-being and operations remain unaffected, and online services, including ticket purchases, continue. The incident’s impact on visitor, member, and donor records is being assessed, with confirmation that no credit card information is stored.

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Cybersecurity Crisis Hits U.S. Mortgage loanDepot

Jessica Molden / January 9, 2024

Leading U.S. mortgage lender, loanDepot has confirmed that it experienced a ransomware attack resulting in data encryption. The incident disrupted customer access to payment portals and contact services. The company is actively working to restore normal operations, involving external cybersecurity experts, and has notified relevant authorities. While recurring automatic payments will be processed with delays,

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East Lyme Trio Arrested for Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft in iPhone Smuggling Scheme

Jessica Molden / January 8, 2024

Three individuals were arrested in East Lyme for credit card fraud and identity theft. The arrest followed a report of fraudulent activity on a resident’s credit card, with confirmation emails for shipped packages to a UPS drop-off linked to the fraud. Police recovered a package containing four iPhone 15 Pro Max cell phones. Upon returning

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Extortionists Target Hospitals with Swatting Tactics After Cyberattacks

Jessica Molden / January 8, 2024

Extortionists are resorting to threatening hospitals with “swatting” tactics, where false bomb threats or other reports prompt heavily armed police to show up at victims’ homes. In a recent incident, after a cyberattack on Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, criminals stole medical records and threatened to swat patients unless the hospital paid a ransom. Similarly,

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Meijer Faces $1 Million Loss in Sophisticated mPerks Data Breach

Jessica Molden / January 5, 2024

Meijer, a popular grocery chain, recently fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in over $1 million loss. The breach involved theft of customers’ mPerks account information, perpetrated by a Michigan man who exploited login credentials obtained from a separate data breach. This information was subsequently sold online, impacting hundreds of Meijer customers. Meijer became aware

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Xerox Business Solutions Faces Cybersecurity Incident

Jessica Molden / January 5, 2024

Xerox Business Solutions (XBS), a subsidiary of Xerox, recently faced a cybersecurity incident limited to its operations in the US. The incident has been contained after detection by Xerox’s cybersecurity team. While Xerox claims that neither XBS nor corporate data and operations were affected, a third-party cybersecurity firm’s investigation suggests unauthorized access to personal information.

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23andMe Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach: Allegations of Negligence and Customer Blame

Jessica Molden / January 4, 2024

Genetic testing company 23andMe faces a class action lawsuit following a data breach where users’ data was accessed without authorization. The breach is attributed to customers using recycled passwords for their accounts, a practice known as “credential stuffing.” The company claims that under the California Privacy Rights Act, no breach occurred as users neglected to

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Unraveling the Chaos of a City Ransomware Attack

Jessica Molden / January 4, 2024

“On the credit report, there’s credit cards that should’ve been closed, they’re now open with balances of $17,000 and $30,000.” – Oakland Native, Dedrick Warmack Ten months after the Oakland, California city network hack, victims like Dedrick Warmack face an ongoing nightmare. The city’s oversight left numerous individuals unaware that their sensitive financial information was

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