Cybersecurity Headlines Serbian authorities use spyware, Ransomware impacts Rhode Island, ConnectOnCall breach
Dec 17, 2024
Serbian authorities are under fire for allegedly using spyware to monitor journalists. A ransomware attack has wreaked havoc on Rhode Island’s public assistance system, leaving many in the lurch. Meanwhile, a breach at ConnectOnCall has exposed the data of nearly one million patients. The podcast delves into the escalating threat of ransomware, including its impact on organizations like SRP Federal Credit Union and Telecom Namibia's refusal to pay ransom demands amid data leaks. Cybersecurity remains a pressing concern!
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Spyware in Serbia
- Serbian authorities are accused of using Cellebrite's tools and NoviSpy to spy on journalists.
- One journalist's phone acted strangely after a traffic stop, revealing the spyware.
Ransomware in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island's public assistance system, RI Bridges, was hit by a ransomware attack, likely by the Brain Cipher Gang.
- Sensitive data was exposed, and the system remains offline.
Connect on Call Breach
- Freesia's Connect on Call platform suffered a data breach, exposing nearly a million patients' data.
- Exposed data included communications, names, phone numbers, health conditions, and sometimes social security numbers.