Nov 19, 06:31 AM

Cyberattacks Target Multiple Firms Globally, Including SUSTA S.R.L. and Pinger, with Data Breaches of 331.87 GB and 9 Million Records

Recent cyberattacks have targeted multiple organizations across various countries, with significant data breaches reported. The DragonForce hacking group claimed responsibility for breaching SUSTA S.R.L. in Italy, exfiltrating approximately 331.87 GB of data, with a ransom deadline set for November 19, 2024. In Vietnam, the Kill Security group breached Dragon Capital, compromising sensitive passport and contact information. The Akira ransomware group targeted Hager Group in Germany, while in the United States, the Hellcat group attacked Pinger, resulting in the theft of 111 GB of data, including 9 million user records. Additional incidents involved Kill Security breaching Equentis in India, exfiltrating 56 GB of personal and financial data, and a similar breach at Terra Energy affecting customer data. The BlackBasta ransomware group listed 15 new victims, claiming a total of 16.25 terabytes of data exfiltrated, while the RansomHub group identified 11 new victims, further highlighting the escalating threat of cyberattacks globally. Furthermore, security concerns have been raised regarding the vulnerability of 300 drinking water systems in the U.S. to disruptive attacks.