Cyber Attack on Casio Computer Co. Ltd. Servers
Casio, the esteemed Japanese watchmaker, has confirmed that several of its servers were targeted in a cyber attack on October 5, 2024. The breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive information, including customer names, email addresses, country of residence, complete order details, service usage information, and payment details. Notably, this incident affected data related to over 1,100 educational institutions and contained confidential information from its watch segment’s R&D division. This attack mirrors a similar incident from the previous year, where hackers accessed comparable volumes of data from Casio at same time last year.
Universal Music Group Data Breach
Universal Music Group has reported to the Maine Attorney General’s Office that a cyber attack on its servers may have compromised limited data concerning more than 68 residents in the state. According to the state’s announcement, the breach occurred in July and may have resulted in the exposure of some social security numbers. In response, the company is offering impacted individuals a complimentary 24-month subscription to credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Experian. Universal Music Group also clarified that no known ransomware group has claimed responsibility for this incident.
Malware Attacks on Embassies and Government Organizations by Golden Jackal
The advanced threat group known as Golden Jackal has been targeting embassies and government entities worldwide by exploiting vulnerabilities in computer networks. Recent reports from ESET indicate that the South Asian Embassy in Belarus and Europol’s government websites have been among their targets. Golden Jackal has been active since 2019, launching malware-based attacks and has recently been tasked with targeting diplomatic offices across Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East.
Rise of Ransomware Gangs
In the past year, despite extensive law enforcement efforts, approximately 31 new ransomware gangs have emerged, marking a 31% increase in active groups. Secureworks’ annual State of Threat Report estimates that the total number of ransomware organizations could reach between 50 and 60 by the end of this year.
As the holiday season approaches, the frequency and severity of attacks are expected to escalate. Hackers are likely to exploit the seasonal reduction in IT staffing across various industries, leading to an uptick in high-severity malware attacks.
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