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New Linux Malware Steals SSH Credentials From Supercomputers A new backdoor has been targeting supercomputers across the world, often stealing the credentials for secure network connections by using a trojanized version of the OpenSSH software. The malware is not widespread and appears to target mostly high-performance computers (HPC) and servers on academic and research networks.
Netgain Ransomware Incident Impacts Local Governments The ransomware incident that Netgain, a provider of managed IT services, had late last year rippled onto its customers. Now, Ramsey County, Minnesota, is informing clients of the Family Health Division program that the hackers may have accessed personal data. The government of Ramsey County learned about the potential
Data Breach Exposes 1.6 Million Washington Unemployment Claims Washington’s State Auditor office has suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information in 1.6 million employment claims. The Office of the Washington State Auditor (“SAO”) states that they suffered a data breach after a threat actor exploited a vulnerability in a secure file transfer service
US Govt: Number Of Identity Theft Reports Doubled Last Year The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said today that the number of identity theft reports has doubled during 2020 when compared to 2019, reaching a record 1.4 million reports within a single year. Throughout last year, fraudsters have continuously targeted government funds reserved for people