Cybersecurity Headlines Fortinet confirms breach, RansomHub extorts Kawasaki, Update: TfL password resets
Sep 16, 2024
Fortinet confirms a customer data breach while RansomHub threatens to leak stolen data from Kawasaki. Meanwhile, Transport for London enforces in-person password resets after a recent hack. Notably, a teenager linked to TfL is arrested, and significant settlements arise from cybersecurity breaches at 23andMe and a medical entity. The Port of Seattle refuses to pay ransom after a cyberattack, revealing vulnerabilities in major infrastructure, alongside a malware outbreak impacting millions of devices.
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Fortinet Data Breach
- Fortinet confirmed a data breach after a threat actor claimed to steal 440 GB of files from its Microsoft Azure SharePoint server.
- The threat actor claims they tried to extort Fortinet, but the company refused to pay, impacting <0.3% of its customer base.
Kawasaki Cyberattack
- Kawasaki Motors Europe (KME) suffered a cyberattack at its EU headquarters, with Ransom Hub claiming to have stolen 487 GB of data.
- KME is working on recovery, aiming to restore 90% of its server infrastructure.
TfL Password Resets
- Following a hack, Transport for London (TfL) requires all 30,000 staff to reset passwords in person.
- A 17-year-old male was arrested and released on bail in connection to the incident.