In June 2024, the TellYouThePass ransomware group exploited a critical vulnerability in PHP for Windows (CVE-2024-4577), a widespread and widely-used scripting language. This vulnerability allowed attackers to execute remote code…
In May 2024, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign known as “Dev Popper,” where hackers posed as recruiters conducting fake job interviews to distribute a Python-based Remote Access Trojan…
In May 2024, pro-Russian hacktivist groups launched a coordinated series of cyberattacks on water infrastructure in both the United States and Europe. These attacks targeted Operational Technology (OT) systems, which…
In May 2024, Cencora, a major player in the U.S. healthcare sector, suffered a significant cyberattack resulting in a data breach that compromised sensitive patient and organisational data. Cencora, previously…
In May 2024, Okta, a leading provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions, reported a significant increase in credential stuffing attacks targeting its user base. These attacks, which involve…
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday in May 2024 addressed 60 vulnerabilities across a wide range of its products, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Azure. Among these, several critical zero-day vulnerabilities were actively…
On May 14th, 2024, the Rhysida ransomware group executed a highly disruptive cyberattack on Singing River Health System, compromising the personal data of approximately 895,000 individuals. The attack resulted in…
On May 12th, 2024, Christie’s Auction House fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the RansomHub group. The attack forced Christie’s to temporarily shut down its website and delay…
Black Basta, Ascension, ransomware, healthcare, clinical disruption, double extortion, incident response, MITRE ATT&CK 1. Executive Summary On 8 May 2024, US healthcare provider Ascension detected suspicious activity and enacted downtime…
On May 5th, 2024, the city of Wichita, Kansas, experienced significant disruptions after a LockBit ransomware attack targeted its government systems. The attack forced the shutdown of several critical services,…