An international cybercrime group is claiming responsibility for hacking the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and holding its tech system for ransom. Hackers breached the office’s system about three weeks ago, according to a source close to the sheriff’s office, and Louisiana and New Orleans cybersecurity specialists have been in the city trying to resolve the…
Las Vegas — Nevada officials revealed Wednesday that personal information may have been compromised in what was described as a “sophisticated ransomware-based cybersecurity attack” that occurred Sunday in which hackers infiltrated government networkers and disrupted essential services statewide. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo had initially said Monday there were no signs personal data was stolen. However, in…
An Oregon man is facing federal charges over allegations he orchestrated multiple large-scale cyberattacks over the course of several years, federal authorities announced Tuesday. Ethan Foltz, 22, allegedly developed the “Rapper Bot” Botnet, a network of devices such as digital video recorders and WiFi routers that have been infected with malware and used to conduct distributed…
A hacking group linked to Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that has crippled Russia’s flagship airline, leading to travel chaos. Aeroflot, which is in the top 20 airlines worldwide by passenger numbers, said it had experienced disruption to its electronic systems, forcing it to delay and cancel dozens of flights. The Silent Crow…
Hong Kong witnessed three data breaches targeting local flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, Louis Vuitton and the public postal service in the space of several days, sparking fresh concerns about cybersecurity in the city. As digital threats evolve, the Post talks to experts about what went wrong, what consumers should watch out for and how…
The US National Nuclear Security Administration was among more than 100 organisations worldwide compromised in a sweeping cyberattack exploiting flaws in Microsoft‘s SharePoint software, with the tech giant attributing the breaches to Chinese state-sponsored hacking groups.Microsoft identified three China-linked groups—Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603—as exploiting critical vulnerabilities in SharePoint servers that rendered customers running…
At least 60,000 users have had their address book information compromised following a cyberattack on Hongkong Post’s online mailing portal, the postmaster has said, adding that it is seeking advice to further enhance its system’s security. Postmaster General Leonia Tai Shuk-yee could not confirm on Wednesday the exact number of individuals affected by the incident,…
Bay Area technology experts comment on possibility of cyberattacks following US strikes on Iran – CBS San Francisco Watch CBS News A day after President Trump announced the U.S. struck nuclear facilities in Iran, the Department of Homeland Security warned about the potential for low-level cybersecurity attacks. John Ramos reports. Be the first to know…
Aflac on Friday said hackers have gained access to its customers personal information in a cybersecurity attack last week. The company, which provides millions of customers with accident, life and health insurance policies, confirmed the June 12 incident in a statement on Friday, saying it was committed by a “sophisticated cybercrime group” that used “social…
British retailer Marks & Spencer resumed taking online orders for some clothing lines on Tuesday after a 46-day hiatus following a damaging cyberattack. The 141-year old M&S, one of the best known names in British business, said on its website “select fashion ranges now available to buy online”. M&S stopped taking clothing and home orders…