Topic: ransomware attack
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M&S hit by ransomware attack due to social engineering
M&S suffered a ransomware attack after cybercriminals used social engineering to impersonate an employee, gaining access via a third-party provider and deploying DragonForce ransomware. The attack involved detailed impersonation tactics, potentially facilitated by Tata Consultancy Services, and e...
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Files Encrypted with .rgPrGzyZY Extension
Files encrypted with the .rgPrGzyZY extension indicate a severe ransomware attack, locking data until a ransom is paid, though experts discourage compliance. Attackers exploit IT vulnerabilities, exfiltrating sensitive data like financial records and threatening leaks unless paid. Cybersecurity p...
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Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Exposes 2.2 Million Users
Ahold Delhaize suffered a major data breach in November 2024, compromising sensitive personal, financial, and health data of over 2.2 million individuals due to a ransomware attack on its U.S. systems. The breach exposed details like Social Security numbers, bank accounts, and health records, tho...
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McLaren Health Data Breach Exposes 743,000+ Patient Records
A ransomware attack on McLaren Health Care compromised sensitive data of over 743,000 patients, with unauthorized access occurring between July and August 2024, but full disclosure delayed until May 2025. Exposed data included Social Security numbers, medical histories, and insurance details, hig...
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5.4M Healthcare Records Exposed in Episource Data Breach
A healthcare data breach at Episource exposed sensitive information of over 5.4 million individuals, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical histories, with Medicaid/Medicare beneficiaries heavily impacted. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in third-party healthcare vendors, as ...
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