Last week, companies are slow to stop phishing attacks, ransomware disrupts productivity, and IBM’s latest threat analysis outlines trends for 2020. United States – Altice USA Exploit: Phishing AttackAltice USA: Cable and internet provider Risk to Small Business: 2 = Severe: A phishing attack tricked an employee into providing hackers with email credentials that
Last week, ransomware erodes productivity, a malware attack permanently destroys patient data, and a new study reveals the extent of data breaches in the UK. United States – TV Eyes Exploit: RansomwareTV Eyes: Media monitoring service Risk to Small Business: 2.222 = Severe: An unidentified ransomware strain has disabled the network’s core servers and
Last week, a phishing scam compromised an entire healthcare network, malware impacted productivity, and ransomware attacks become costlier than ever. United States – Tampa Bay Times Exploit: RansomwareTampa Bay Times: Local news organization Risk to Small Business: 2.111 = Severe: Cybercriminals infected Hanna Andersson’s online store with payment skimming malware that collects customers’ personally
Last week, malware compromises online stores, accidents lead to expensive data breaches, and phishing scams top the UK’s threat list. United States – Hanna Andersson Exploit: Malware attackHanna Andersson: Children’s clothing maker Risk to Small Business: 2.222 = Severe: Cybercriminals infected Hanna Andersson’s online store with payment skimming malware that collects customers’ personally identifiable
Last week, phishing scams cost millions, oversights compromise customer data, and Magecart targets Australian brushfire donors. United States – LimeLeads Exploit: Unsecured databaseLimeLeads: B2B lead generation service Risk to Small Business: 2 = Severe: LimeLeads failed to secure an internal server, allowing a prominent threat actor to acquire and subsequently sell the company’s data
Last week, smart home technology targeted by hackers, a phishing scam breaches health information, and the UK has a rough year for data security. United States – Alomere Health Exploit: Phishing attackAlomere Health: General medical and surgical hospital Risk to Small Business: 1.777 = Severe: Two employees fell for a phishing scam that gave
Last week, a phishing scam penetrates a popular health care network, a nonprofit organization has its donor list compromised, and “password” remains a stubbornly popular password. United States – Sinai Health System Exploit: Phishing scamSinai Health System: Chicago-based healthcare network Risk to Small Business: 1.555 = Severe: Two employees fell for a phishing scam
Last week, ransomware brings bad news for employees, security doorbell users endure a serious privacy breach, and too many companies are giving in to criminals’ demands. United States – The Heritage Company Exploit: RansomwareThe Heritage Company: Telemarketing firm Risk to Small Business: 2.333 = Severe: A ransomware attack forced The Heritage Company to temporarily
Last week, online stores can’t protect their customers, phishing attack impacts personal health data, and CCPA prepares to go into effect. United States – Rooster Teeth Productions Exploit: Malware attackRooster Teeth Productions: Entertainment production company Risk to Small Business: 2 = Severe: Hackers injected malware into the company’s online store that siphoned off customers’
Last week, hackers gain front door access to company IT infrastructure, ransomware cripples social services, and lax employee password security continues to present a severe financial risk. United States – Academy Sports + Outdoors Exploit: Credential stuffing attackAcademy Sports + Outdoors: Sporting goods retailer Risk to Small Business: : Hackers used previously stolen,
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