Publications & Analyses
Argus Flow releases, platform announcements, press updates, and cybersecurity analyses.
EdTech Sector in Cyber Crisis as Data Breaches Increase
US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity announced that the education technology (EdTech) sector has become a primary target for cybercriminals. With groups like ShinyHunters and FulcrumSec targeting schools and related platforms, sensitive data is being exposed and services are being disrupted.
Microsoft Teams Servers Abused in Ransomware Attack
The DragonForce ransomware gang has drawn attention by using Microsoft's trusted Teams infrastructure as a command-and-control server to evade cybersecurity defenses.
Kodak Confirms Data Breach Attributed to ShinyHunters
Photography giant Kodak has acknowledged a data breach following claims by the cybercrime gang ShinyHunters. The company announced it is working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.
Tullamore Hospital Breach Costs HSE a €300,000 Fine
Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has been fined €300,000 by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) over a security breach at Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore that exposed sensitive patient data to the internet. The root cause was a simple misconfiguration that went unnoticed for 18 months.
EdTech Has Become Hackers' New Favorite Target
Data breaches and ransomware attacks are on the rise as cybercriminals target educational technology (EdTech) platforms. The data of millions of students, parents, and educators is at significant risk. What does this new target mean, and how can we protect ourselves?
iRhythm Hit by Cyberattack Patient Data Stolen
U.S.-based digital healthcare company iRhythm Technologies has disclosed a cyberattack originating from third-party apps. The breach involved the theft of sensitive patient data and proprietary company information, with the attackers demanding a ransom.
iRhythm Confirms Data Was Stolen in Cyberattack
iRhythm, known for its cardiac monitoring technologies, has officially announced that sensitive patient data was stolen as a result of a cyberattack on its systems. The company stated it is taking steps to support affected individuals.
iRhythm Discloses Data Breach After Patient Info Stolen
Digital healthcare company iRhythm has announced a data breach after cyberattackers stole patient data stored on third-party applications. The breach is said to have affected nearly 150,000 people.
Maine Data Breach Portal Shut Down Due to Fake Notices
The state of Maine was forced to shut down its official portal for reporting cyberattacks and data breaches after it was flooded with mass fake notices by unknown actors. This incident highlights a new form of digital sabotage aimed at undermining public trust.
Ransomware Halts Australia's 2nd Largest Sugar Producer
Australia's second-largest sugar producer, Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, bringing its operations to a standstill right in the middle of the crushing season.
Council of Europe Probes ShinyHunters Data Breach Claims
The Council of Europe, the continent's oldest intergovernmental body, is investigating a comprehensive data breach claim made over the weekend by the notorious ShinyHunters group. The group alleges to have compromised the institution's entire infrastructure.
OptinMonster WordPress Plugin Hacked
Popular WordPress plugins OptinMonster, TrustPulse, and PushEngage have been compromised in a supply-chain attack on their parent company Awesome Motive's content distribution network (CDN). The attack aimed to steal admin sessions and form data via a malicious JavaScript file.