Largest US Water Utility Hit by Cybersecurity Incident
Source: Data Breach Today
The largest water utility in the U.S., American Water, is dealing with a cybersecurity issue that has resulted in the temporary closure of its customer portal and a halt on billing. Serving over 14 million customers across 14 states and 18 military bases, the New Jersey-based company reported discovering "unauthorized activity in our computer networks and systems" related to this cyber incident last Thursday.
ADT discloses second breach in 2 months, hacked via stolen credentials
Source: Bleeping Computer
ADT disclosed its second data breach in two months, with attackers gaining access via stolen credentials from a third-party partner. Employee account data, though encrypted, was exfiltrated during the breach. ADT has since taken steps to terminate unauthorized access, involve cybersecurity experts, and prevent future incidents.
Study: 92% of Healthcare Firms Hit by Cyberattacks This Year
Source: Info Risk Today
A study found that 92% of healthcare organizations were hit by cyberattacks in 2023, primarily involving ransomware and phishing. These attacks disrupted operations and delayed patient care, highlighting the need for stronger cybersecurity in the healthcare sector.
Microsoft Detects Growing Use of File Hosting Services in Business Email Compromise Attacks
Source: The Hacker News
Microsoft has identified a growing trend in business email compromise (BEC) attacks using legitimate file hosting services like OneDrive and Dropbox. These attacks trick users into entering credentials and 2FA tokens on phishing sites.
Malicious Pixels: Criminals Revamp QR Code Phishing Attacks
Source: Data Breach Today
Criminals are enhancing QR code phishing attacks by embedding malicious pixels, allowing them to redirect users to phishing sites without detection. This trend raises concerns among cybersecurity experts, who advise caution when scanning QR codes and verifying their sources.