Nonprofit organization Goodwill has started notifying users of its ShopGoodwill.com e-commerce platform that their personal information was compromised as a result of a cybersecurity breach.
Personal Information Compromised in Goodwill Website Hack
Russian Court Remands Hackers in Custody
A Moscow court on Saturday remanded eight hackers in custody for two months as Russia cracks down on the REvil cybercrime group at Washington’s request.
North Korean Hackers Stole $400 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency in 2021
North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus stole close to $400 million worth of crypto-assets last year, Chainalysis reports.
Cyber Attack in Albuquerque Latest to Target Public Schools
When the superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools announced earlier this week a cyber attack would lead to the cancellation of classes for around 75,000 students, he noted that the district’s technology department had been fending off attacks “for the last few weeks.”
Russia Lays the Smackdown on REvil Ransomware Gang
Russia on Friday said it has cracked down on the infamous REvil hacking group, known for its high profile supply chain attack against software maker Kaseya, and a ransomware attack against JBS USA that forced the shutdown of a portion of the world’s largest meat processing company.
Recent GootLoader Campaign Targets Law, Accounting Firms
A recently observed GootLoader campaign has been focusing on infecting the devices of legal and accounting company employees with malware, eSentire reports.
Ukraine Reports Massive Cyber Attack on Government Websites
Kyiv on Friday reported a massive cyber attack on key government websites as tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine escalate following several rounds of unsuccessful talks.
The education ministry said on Facebook that its website was down due to a “global (cyber) attack” that had taken place overnight.
Maryland Lawmaker: Officials Misled on Ransomware Attack
A leading Maryland lawmaker said Thursday that top legislators were misled about the seriousness of a cyberattack on the state health department.
Ransomware Group That Targeted Over 50 Companies Dismantled in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities on Thursday announced arresting several individuals who are allegedly members of a major cybercrime group.
According to the Security Service of Ukraine and the country’s Cyber Police, the arrests are the result of an operation conducted in cooperation with law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Maryland Confirms Ransomware Attack at Health Agency
The disruption of Maryland’s reporting of COVID-19 data last month was caused by a ransomware attack, state officials said Wednesday.
Chip Stewart, the state’s chief information security officer, said the state has not paid extortion demands for the attack, which began on Dec. 4.
