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DNA Testing Centre Admits To Data Breach Affecting Over 2 Million People
This week, DNA and paternity testing company DNA Diagnostic Center announced it had discovered unauthorized access to its network that led to a data breach in August. Threat actors accessed the company’s systems and exfiltrated an archived database that housed files containing patient PII collected between 2004 and 2012.
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.
Ransomware Attack Could Affect Customer Payroll Services For Weeks
Ultimate Kronos Group, the payroll and HR software provider, experienced a ransomware attack that could send a shockwave of ongoing repercussions to its customers. The company is warning that the attack may force its systems offline for weeks.
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.
Thousands of Customers Impacted By Marketron Ransomware Attack
Over 6,000 customers of Marketron, a digital marketing and media organization, have been impacted by a recent cyber attack. The marketing company’s client list includes many radio stations who use their services for broadcast and revenue management.
NTPC Customers Facing “Financial Hardships” After Ransomware Attack
Investigations show that hackers successfully targeted the utilities corporation’s website and its IT systems in late April. After a six-week restoral process, the company is expecting “financial hardships” for their customers as they are left to figure out “reasonable payment plans” now that customers are left with a bill showing two months of services due. Customers are hoping this is the only suffering they will incur as NTPC has stated no personal or private information was accessed or compromised during the ransomware attack.
Plenty of Fish Private User Info Accidental Data Leaked
Security researchers uncovered a major data breach in the Plenty of Fish Mobile App. Information that users set to “Private",” such as First Names and Postal Codes, were found to be leaked on the dating company app’s API.
$100s of Thousands in Ransomware Remediation For Craftsman Collision
Hackers successfully deployed a ransomware attack infiltrating Craftsman Collision, one of BC’s largest auto repair companies. The hackers were able to secure the company’s domain name and send out phishing emails to their customers.
Utilities Company Urging Customers To Be Alert After Data Breach
A large number of Hamilton residents were affected when a local utilities company data breach compromised an unknown number of customers’ personal data. City staff in Hamilton, ON discovered the leak of information and quickly notified Alectra Utilities.
Nearly 5 Million DoorDash Users Impacted After Server Hack
After waiting nearly one month, food delivery company, Door Dash, announced that they experienced a data breach that could affect nearly 5 million people. Hackers were able to gain access to DoorDash’s server where data on drivers and users was stored.
Well Prepared Boyd Group Hit By Ransomware Attack
An internal notification system detected a ransomware attack on June 27th, causing the company to shut down some of its services. Many of the company’s offices were able to continue operations uninterrupted, however, some locations were temporarily disabled, causing them to lose sales during that period. Fortunately, the company previously established a ransomware response policy that dictated immediate actions and prevented the malware from spreading further into their network.
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.