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Ontario Non-Profit Warning Clients After Ransomware Attack
Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC), a Southern Ontario family services charity, has warned members and clients not to respond to emails threatening to release their personal information unless they click on a link. Threat actors began sending the emails after victimizing the agency with a ransomware attack.
400,000 Patients’ Information Compromised In Ransomware Attack
An estimated 400,000 patients of Planned Parenthood had their information compromised by cybercriminals in what looks to be a ransomware attack. A Planned Parenthood Los Angeles spokesperson stated unauthorized network access was gained between October 9 and 17 as an undisclosed number of files were exfiltrated and malicious software was deployed.
450 Active WHO Email Credentials Leaked Online
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber security experts and government agencies have been engaged in efforts trying to combat the alarming growth of pandemic-related online scams. One of the many organizations that has continuously been a primary target for cyber criminals since the start of the pandemic has been the World Health Organization (WHO).
Non-Profit IT Systems Paralyzed for 6 Weeks In Ransomware Attack
A Manitoba based Not-For-Profit organization, Southern First Nations Network of Care, is in the process of recovering after a ransomware attack left them without access to their internal IT systems for over six weeks. The organization provides an internal IT network to eight child welfare agencies meaning all parties were affected and without correspondence. Data across the network includes emails regarding foster cases and tracking financial information. The attack was carried out in late November and took until January to get their systems back up and running.
Over $400K Siphoned In Not-For-Profit System Hack
By isolating a flaw in their network security, hackers were able to access Pipestone Kin-ability Centre’s financial system and steal more than $400,000 in funds. The Not-for-Profit company had reserved the funds for wages and general operations. Administrators were able to quickly spot the unauthorized activity, but their attempts at stopping it were futile and have resulted in a significant blow to their budget.
Small Risk, High Costs After Ransomware hits CIRA Parking Garage
A ransomware attack was able to penetrate the system of the CIRA parking garage, allowing anyone to enter without security clearance and to essentially park for free. The attack lasted two days as systems were without backups and the entire system had to be restored. Operated by a private company, Precise ParkLink, CIRA said they have no knowledge of the cyber security measures at the parking company. Because the systems are not connected, the ransomware did not affect any of CIRA’s systems.