Infosecurity News

No More Ransom Has Helped Over 1.5m Victims
European initiative celebrates sixth birthday

Data Breach Costs Reach New Record High
Most impacted companies raise product prices following incident

Phishers Targeted Financial Services Most During H1 2022
The report found Microsoft was the most impersonated brand overall

Poor Training and Communications Hindering Cybersecurity Efforts
Over a third (36%) of employees consider security training boring

Uber Settles 2016 Hacking Case With DoJ
The ride-sharing giant has agreed to help the DoJ prosecute its former chief security officer in exchange for escaping prosecution itself

Global Malware Volumes Increase for First Time in Three Years
Ransomware dips worldwide but surges in Europe

Lockbit Ramps Up Attacks on Public Sector
Ransomware gang hits Canadian town and Italian government

T-Mobile to Pay $350m Settlement in Breach Case
Tens of millions were impacted by 2021 incident

NIST Updates Healthcare Security Guidance
The updated document provides more actionable measures for healthcare organizations

Indian Insurance Portal Policybazaar Suffers Breach
The company claims that "no significant customer data was exposed" in the incident

NCSC Tests Cyber Advisor Program
The Cyber Advisor service will certify individual consultants who can provide practical advice to help secure businesses

UK Seizes Nearly $27m in Crypto-Assets
Investigators trumpet money laundering crackdown

Medical Device Maker to Pay $13m in False Claims Case
Biotronik accused of engaging in kickback scheme

Cyber-Attacks on Port of LA Double
Surge in threats coming from eastern Europe

Malware-as-a-Service Creating New Cybercrime Ecosystem
It is easier than ever to launch cyber-attacks due to the rise of malware-as-a-service

Google Brings Back Android App Permissions Section to the Play Store
The Android Developers team said it reversed the decision due to customer feedback

Hacked Ukrainian Radio Stations Broadcast Fake News About President Zelensky’s Health
The so-far unidentified hackers broadcasted reports that Zelensky was hospitalized “in an intensive care ward”

Global Firms Fear the Worst Over Risk Management Failures
Many left in the dark due to immature approaches

PayPal Used to Send Malicious “Double Spear” Invoices
Threat actors combine techniques to trick users

Mixed Messages as Neopets Scrambles to Respond to Mega Breach
Firm urges password reset despite claims attacker has live access



