Russian-state hacker group, Gamaredon, previously known for mainly targeting Ukranian entities, has accidentally or purposefully spread USB-based espionage malware, infecting various international organisations. The malware, called LitterDrifter, spreads from USB drive to USB drive and infects devices that connect to such drives. It has been found in the US, Vietnam, Chile, Poland, Germany and Hong Kong, as well as Ukraine.
5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
Ascension, a US health care system, suffered a cyber attack that exposed 5.6 million patients’ personal and health data, causing a $1.8 billion operating margin