Alicia Hope, Staff Correspondent at CPO Magazine

Ambulance with flashing lights showing cyber attack disrupted hospital systems

Cyber Attack Crippled Hospital Systems Disrupting Healthcare Services Across Several U.S. States

August 8, 2023

Leading U.S. healthcare provider shut down central hospital systems after experiencing a cyber attack, disrupting primary care services across several U.S. states. Healthcare facilities were forced to halt operations, reschedule appointments, and divert ambulances.

Hacker hunting for code showing crypto theft by North Korean hackers

Cyber Security News

Crypto Sleuth Attributes the Alphopo Crypto Theft to North Korean Hackers, Raises the Amount Stolen to $60 Million

August 4, 2023

On-chain investigator links North Korean hackers to the Alphopo crypto theft and discovers an additional $37 million, raising the amount stolen to $60 million.

Padlock on keyboard showing cyber attack on government ministries using zero-day vulnerability

Cyber Security News

Ivanti Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in a Cyber Attack on 12 Norwegian Government Ministries

August 3, 2023

A dozen Norwegian government ministries suffered a cyber attack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) has disclosed.

Open security lock on computer circuit board showing NATO data theft

Cyber Security News

Alleged NATO Data Theft Leaked Hundreds of Sensitive Documents and Thousands of User Records

August 1, 2023

NATO is investigating an alleged data theft by a hacktivist group SiegedSec. 845 MB of compressed data was leaked and found to contain unclassified information and 8,000 employee records from 31 nations.

ChatGPT on phone screen showing OpenAI credentials sold on dark web

Cyber Security News

Over 200,000 Compromised OpenAI Credentials Available for Purchase on the Dark Web

July 31, 2023

Over 200,000 OpenAI credentials are listed for sale on dark web marketplaces as interest in the generative AI chatbot peaks within the black hat community.

Hands of gamer on keyboard showing Roblox developers data breach

Cyber Security News

Previously Unknown Data Breach Exposed Roblox Developers’ Personal Information

July 28, 2023

Previously unknown data breach that became public knowledge on July 18 impacted approximately 4,000 accounts of individuals who attended the Roblox Developer Conference between 2017 and 2020. Data had remained within “niche cheating communities within Roblox.”

Hands of hacker typing on laptop keyboard showing MOVEit data breach by ransomware gangs

Cyber Security News

Two Ransomware Gangs Hack Beauty Giant Estee Lauder Leaking 131 GB via a MOVEit Data Breach

July 26, 2023

Two prolific ransomware gangs have breached cosmetics giant Estee Lauder at the same time and stolen information in an apparent MOVEit data breach and a confirmed cyber intrusion.

Bitcoin and US dollar banknotes showing crypto scams and ransomware payments

Cyber Security News

Crypto Scams Plummet While Ransomware Payments Approach Record Levels in 2023

July 24, 2023

By mid-2023, crypto scams plummeted the most for any crypto-related crimes, while ransomware payments approach record levels from "big game hunting" and spray and pray attacks.

Hacker in hoodie showing MOVEit data breach via third-party affecting customer data of German banks

Cyber Security News

MOVEit Data Breach Leaks Deutsche Bank, ING, Postbank, and Comdirect’s Customer Data

July 19, 2023

German banks Deutsche Bank AG, ING, Postbank, and Commerzbank’s subsidiary Comdirect, have leaked customer data via third-party service provider MOVEit data breach.

Doctor working on digital tablet showing healthcare data breach leaking patient info

Cyber Security News

HCA Healthcare Data Breach Leaks Millions of Patient Info Records

July 18, 2023

A hacker has stolen the patient info records of at least 11 million individuals in a massive HCA Healthcare data breach and leaked samples on an underground hacking forum.

Cyber Attack Crippled Hospital Systems Disrupting Healthcare Services Across Several U.S. States

Crypto Sleuth Attributes the Alphopo Crypto Theft to North Korean Hackers, Raises the Amount Stolen to $60 Million

Ivanti Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in a Cyber Attack on 12 Norwegian Government Ministries

Alleged NATO Data Theft Leaked Hundreds of Sensitive Documents and Thousands of User Records

Over 200,000 Compromised OpenAI Credentials Available for Purchase on the Dark Web

Previously Unknown Data Breach Exposed Roblox Developers’ Personal Information

Two Ransomware Gangs Hack Beauty Giant Estee Lauder Leaking 131 GB via a MOVEit Data Breach

Crypto Scams Plummet While Ransomware Payments Approach Record Levels in 2023

MOVEit Data Breach Leaks Deutsche Bank, ING, Postbank, and Comdirect’s Customer Data

HCA Healthcare Data Breach Leaks Millions of Patient Info Records

Data Breach Hits Lab Giant Quest Diagnostics, Exposing Personal Information and Patient Records

U.S. Banks are Blocking AI Agents from Accessing Customer Accounts Amid Safety Concerns

OpenAI: AI Agents Turned Off Safety Monitoring Guardrails, Even Lied About It

SafePay Ransomware Breached Over 600 Critical Infrastructure Organizations, CISA Warns