Cyber attackers are using businesses in developing countries like Africa, Asia, and South America as testing grounds for their latest ransomware before targeting wealthier countries with more sophisticated security systems, a report by cybersecurity firm Performanta claims. The “staging ground” tactic is said to be successful due to less awareness of cybersecurity in these countries. The report highlighted recent targets including a Senegalese bank and a tax firm in Colombia, part of the “dry runs” undertaken by the hackers.
Everest Ransomware Team Disposes of Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group Patient Information – DataBreaches.Net
Well, mate, you probably wouldn’t guess it, but there’s a right pickle going on over at The Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group (PPMG) in California. Seems