In June of this year, BHI Energy fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by a group known as Akira. The attack was not detected until July and resulted in the exposure of sensitive information belonging to approximately 896 residents of Iowa. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in a VPN connection to gain unauthorized access to the company’s network. BHI took immediate action by offering a 24-month Experian credit monitoring service to the affected individuals.
Grupo GTD, a telecommunications company, recently disclosed that it had fallen victim to a cyber attack targeting its Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform. The attack was carried out by the Rorschach Ransomware group, which locked down access to critical data and applications necessary for the company’s operations. An investigation into the incident has been initiated by Chile’s Computer Security Incident Response Team, with the assistance of forensic experts.
A report by Malwarebytes revealed that the United States is the primary target for file-encrypting malware attacks. Criminals are attracted to targeting U.S. companies due to the nation’s strong economy and the favorable exchange rate of cryptocurrencies against the U.S. dollar. Notorious groups such as Clop, Revil, Darkside, and Conti are responsible for a significant portion of these attacks, with their primary focus being the theft of valuable data.
Akumin, a Florida-based radiology service provider, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with a debt burden of approximately $470 million. While the specific details of this financial crisis remain unclear, Akumin cited the accumulation of debt due to higher interest rates as a contributing factor.
Key Points:
1. BHI Energy fell victim to a ransomware attack, exposing sensitive information of Iowa residents.
2. Grupo GTD experienced a cyber attack on its IaaS platform, disrupting its services.
3. The United States is the primary target for file-encrypting malware attacks, with notorious groups involved.
4. Akumin, a radiology service provider, filed for bankruptcy due to a significant debt burden.