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On January 28, the Freehold Township School District communicated the closure of its schools and offices due to a cybersecurity incident, citing technical difficulties. The district, situated in Freehold, New Jersey, is collaborating with third-party cybersecurity experts to resolve the issue. PC Matic is helping schools and institutions of all sizes take a cost-effective step […]

About a week following a cyberattack that incapacitated Bucks County’s computer-aided emergency dispatch system, officials announced on Friday that they identified the suspected culprit. According to county authorities, the ransomware group “Akira” is believed to be responsible for the attack, which targeted a system crucial for dispatchers, call-takers, and 911 operators. The Department of Homeland

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) reported a potential cybersecurity incident on Wednesday evening, January 24. The event prompted GHC-SCW to secure its internet-accessible IT systems as a precautionary measure. Due to this action, members’ services, including GHCMyChart and telephone lines, were temporarily offline. Ongoing analysis of the event’s impacts may affect additional

An unidentified advanced threat actor, known as ‘Blackwood,’ has been conducting cyberespionage attacks since at least 2018, utilizing a sophisticated malware called NSPX30. Discovered by cybersecurity company ESET in 2020, Blackwood’s activities align with Chinese state interests, with targets in China, Japan, and the UK. The NSPX30 malware is delivered through the update mechanisms of

Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, launching bold and effective attacks. Ransomware attacks in the previous year resulted in the disabling of at least 60 credit unions for three weeks. These credit unions were connected to the same third-party service provider, which impacted about 100,000 members accessing their digital accounts. According to the Office of Financial

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that AI tools could contribute to the rise of ransomware, posing a cybersecurity threat. The NCSC highlights that cybercriminals are already leveraging AI, and this trend is expected to escalate over the next two years, leading to more sophisticated and targeted cyberattacks. The agency emphasizes that AI

EquiLend, a prominent Wall Street firm facilitating trillions of dollars in securities transactions monthly, experienced a cyberattack, disrupting some systems. The company anticipates several days for full-service restoration. EquiLend spokesperson Christopher Gohlke disclosed a technical issue identified, leading to unauthorized access in a cybersecurity incident. Immediate measures were taken to secure systems, and an ongoing

Veolia North America, a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Veolia, revealed a ransomware attack affecting its Municipal Water division and disrupting bill payment systems. Following detection, defensive measures were implemented, temporarily taking some systems offline. PC Matic‘s application allowlisting is the most effective cybersecurity software solution to prevent ransomware, malware, and more. Additionally, users enjoy

AerCap, a major aircraft leasing company, has confirmed a ransomware attack by an emerging cybercrime group called ‘Slug.’ The intrusion occurred on January 17, as reported in a Form 6-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. AerCap asserted control over its IT systems and has no financial losses. While the company notified law

On January 12, 2024, Microsoft’s security team detected a nation-state attack by the Russian state-sponsored actor Midnight Blizzard (Nobelium) on their corporate systems. The attack, initiated in late November 2023, involved a password spray attack to compromise a test tenant account, gaining access to a small percentage of corporate email accounts, including senior leadership and