cyber threats
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Artivion, a global leader in heart surgery medical devices, faced a disruptive ransomware attack on November 21. The attack encrypted systems, stole data, and impacted corporate operations, order processing, and shipping. This incident highlights the rising threat of ransomware in the healthcare sector.
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A ransomware attack on Comtel Data Centre has severely impacted around 16 stockbrokers, including prominent names like IIFL Securities, 5Paisa, and Axis Securities. The breach has led to blocked exchange access and raised concerns over client data and order flow security. Exchanges have mandated strict security certifications before resuming operations.
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Bologna Football Club 1909 has confirmed a ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang, resulting in the theft and public release of sensitive data. The leaked information includes sponsorship contracts, financial records, and personal data of players, employees, and fans, emphasizing the rising cyber threat to sports organizations.
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The newly emerged Interlock ransomware is designed to specifically target FreeBSD servers, exploiting the OS's prevalence in critical infrastructure environments. This ransomware operation, active since late September 2024, has already compromised several organizations, using a unique FreeBSD-based encryptor to execute double-extortion attacks, leaving critical services vulnerable.