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Threats & Origins:
- The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 report highlights the widening cyber inequity and the profound impact of emerging technologies.
- Ransomware remains one of the most pervasive threats, with total ransomware payments exceeding $1 billion in 2023.
New Ransomware Attacks:
- Ransomware gangs like C10p, LockBit, and BlackCat are exploiting third-party vulnerabilities to maximize the stealth, speed, and impact of their attacks.
- A new ransomware variant based on the leaked Babuk source code has been identified, appending the
.unknoextension and dropping a ransom note namedRESTORE_YOUR_FILES.txt.
Brand New Breaches:
- AT&T Data Leak: Affects 73 million past and present customers with sensitive information like Social Security numbers, names, and addresses exposed.
- Omni Hotels: Targeted by the Daixin Team ransomware gang, threatening to release customers’ sensitive information.
- Giant Tiger Data Breach: A hacker leaked 2.8 million records online, exposing customer and employee data.
- SouthState Bank Data Breach: Compromised personal information, the bank initiated an investigation and offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
Locations of New Breaches:
- The breaches occurred at various locations, including major corporations like AT&T in the USA and Giant Tiger in Canada.
Please note that this is a high-level overview, and for detailed insights, specific reports from cybersecurity firms and official statements from the affected organizations should be consulted. Stay vigilant and ensure your security measures are up-to-date.
