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Massive Cyberattack Hits Heathrow, Other European Airports, Leaving Travelers Stranded Massive Cyberattack Hits Heathrow, Other European Airports, Leaving Travelers Stranded
Massive Cyberattack Hits Heathrow, Other European Airports, Leaving Travelers Stranded A major cyberattack on airline check-in software threw London Heathrow and other European airports into chaos.  The disruption began Saturday, Sept. 20, after attackers targeted Collins Aerospace’s MUSE platform. Automated systems went down. Lines surged. Thousands of travelers were stranded. The software runs passenger check-in and boarding at many airports. Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin reported severe slowdowns.  Some flights were delayed or canceled as staff switched to manual processing. Airport authorities confirmed the incident. Collins Aerospace said it is “actively wor…
Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know
Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know Workday says attackers obtained employee contact information in a recent breach, but did not reach customer human resources systems. In a blog post, Workday confirmed that hackers accessed personal data in a cyberattack that targeted the software giant earlier in August. The breach was discovered on Aug. 6, Bleeping Computer reported. The breach involved a third-party customer database platform, exposing data like employee names, email addresses, and phone numbers. "There is no indication of access to customer tenants or the data within them," Workday wrote. "We acted quickl…
Insurance Giant Reports Massive Data Theft Impacting US Customers Insurance Giant Reports Massive Data Theft Impacting US Customers
Insurance Giant Reports Massive Data Theft Impacting US Customers A massive cyberattack has rocked one of America’s largest insurance providers. The hack has exposed the personal data of hundreds of thousands of customers, according to multiple reports. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America confirmed Saturday that hackers accessed sensitive information belonging to the majority of its 1.4 million US customers, as well as financial professionals and select employees.  The Minneapolis-based insurer said the breach occurred on Wednesday, July 16, when a “malicious threat actor” infiltrated a third-party, cloud-based system used by the company…
Cyber Breach Hits Agency In Charge Of US Nuclear Arsenal Cyber Breach Hits Agency In Charge Of US Nuclear Arsenal
Cyber Breach Hits Agency In Charge Of US Nuclear Arsenal The agency in charge of the nation’s nuclear arsenal was swept up in a cyberattack targeting Microsoft’s SharePoint software, according to a brand-new report. A person familiar with the breach told Bloomberg that the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), which designs, maintains, and dismantles the US nuclear weapons stockpile, was among the agencies affected.  The Energy Department, which oversees the NNSA, confirmed that multiple systems were impacted but described the effect as limited. The breach began affecting the Department of Energy on Friday, July 18, an agency spo…
DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict
DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict Federal officials are warning of a heightened threat environment in the United States due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a new DHS National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin issued Sunday, June 22. The alert says low-level cyberattacks, plots against U.S. officials, and extremist violence at home could all rise in the coming weeks as tensions overseas continue. “The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States,” the Department of Homeland Security said in the bulletin, which remains active through Sept. 22. The warning has prompted New Yo…
Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies
Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies A significant cyberattack targeting a major food distributor has triggered widespread disruptions across the food supply chain, resulting in shortages at grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide.  The attack has not only affected the availability of essential food items but has also caused delays in prescription medications. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), which supplies a vast array of products to tens of thousands of retailers, including Whole Foods, confirmed the incident on Monday, June 9. The company reported that it took several of its systems offline in response to the attac…
Many People Fear Cyberattacks But Don't Protect Themselves Properly, Survey Says Many People Fear Cyberattacks But Don't Protect Themselves Properly, Survey Says
Many People Fear Cyberattacks But Don't Protect Themselves Properly, Survey Says Most online users say they're worried about data breaches, but still skip basic ways to improve their cybersecurity, according to a new survey. The Acronis Data Privacy in 2025 Survey polled nearly 2,500 adults in the US and seven other countries, finding that many aren't doing enough to protect their personal data. The Swiss tech company found that while 64% of respondents listed data breaches as their top online privacy concern, only one-third back up their data daily or weekly. Fewer than half (46%) said they use security features like two-factor authentication. "Perhaps …
UnitedHealth Group Faces Criminal Probe, Report Says UnitedHealth Group Faces Criminal Probe, Report Says
UnitedHealth Group Faces Criminal Probe, Report Says The Department of Justice has launched an investigation of UnitedHealth Group for possible criminal Medicare fraud, according to a new report. The investigation in connection to its Medicare Advantage business is in addition to other government inquiries into the nation's largest healthcare provider, The Wall Street Journal says. The report comes just days after Andrew Witty stepped down as CEO for personal reasons amid a sharp decline in the company's stock price. He was replaced by board chair Stephen J. Hemsley. Hemsley had served as UnitedHealth CEO from 2006 to 2017. …
UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack The head of UnitedHealth Group is stepping down, ending a rocky four years marked by rising medical costs, a major cyberattack, and the high-profile killing of an insurance executive. Andrew Witty has left his position as CEO of UnitedHealth Group due to "personal reasons," the company announced on Tuesday, May 13. He'll remain with UnitedHealth as a senior adviser to newly reappointed CEO Stephen Hemsley. Witty's resignation came as UnitedHealth suspended its 2025 outlook, citing accelerating medical spending among new Medicare Advantage members. "Leading the people of UnitedHea…
Elon Musk Blames Cyberattack After X Hit By Waves Of Outages Elon Musk Blames Cyberattack After X Hit By Waves Of Outages
Elon Musk Blames Cyberattack After X Hit By Waves Of Outages Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has experienced separate significant waves of outages which the billionaire entrepreneur attributes to a potential cyberattack. The issues began around 6 a.m. Eastern time on Monday, March 10 when approximately 20,538 users reported problems, according to DownDetector, a site that tracks outages,  The outages subsided briefly before resurging, with nearly 40,000 users reporting issues by 10 a.m. Since then, around 26,000 additional reports have been logged as of 12:30 p.m. ET. Many users said that the app would not load properly and posts were not…
FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks
FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks Federal authorities are advising Americans to use encrypted messaging applications to protect their communications from potential foreign surveillance. The warning from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) comes amid recent cyberattacks on major telecommunication companies. The Wall Street Journal reported that China hacked AT&T, Verizon and Lumen Technologies to spy on customers. Jeff Greene, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, told NBC News, "Encryption is your friend, whether it's on text messaging or if you have the capaci…
Cyberattack Targets Bradley Airport's Website Cyberattack Targets Bradley Airport's Website
Cyberattack Targets Bradley Airport's Website The Bradley International Airport in Connecticut was targeted by a cyberattacker, according to the state’s Airport Authority. Officials announced that there was an external attempt to crash the Windsor Locks airport’s website on Tuesday, March 29, though there was no confirmed data breach. The distributed denial-of-service attack is currently being monitored, but the website remains live, they said. According to Cloudfare, a distributed denial-of-service attack involves hackers looking to disrupt a website by flooding it with superfluous Internet traffic. According to the Connecticut Airp…
Widespread Internet Outage Affects Google, Amazon, Other Major Websites Widespread Internet Outage Affects Google, Amazon, Other Major Websites
Widespread Internet Outage Affects Google, Amazon, Other Major Websites Some of the largest websites in the world were knocked offline at around midday Thursday, July 22.  The outage rendered financial, travel, retail, and gaming sites unavailable for a brief amount of time. Google, Amazon, Fidelity, Costco, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, and Capital One -- and even the official Olympic website -- were all affected. Content delivery network provider Akamai reported the outage at 12:10 p.m. At around 12:45 p.m., it issued an update saying, "We have implemented a fix for this issue, and based on current observations, the service is resumi…
Hackers Targeted NY Subway System, MTA Says, As Fears Of More Cyberattacks Grow Hackers Targeted NY Subway System, MTA Says, As Fears Of More Cyberattacks Grow
Hackers Targeted NY Subway System, MTA Says, As Fears Of More Cyberattacks Grow The New York subway system was targeted by hackers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) confirmed, according to a new report. In the wake of hackers hitting the Colonial Pipeline Company, a large North American meat producer, and the Steamship Authority of Massachusetts, the New York Times is reporting that on Tuesday, April 20, the FBI, CISA, and National Security Agency announced they had been targeted by Chinese hackers. Earlier story - Ransomware Attack Hits Mass Steamship Authority, Delaying Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Ferries Fixes and patches to the problem were reporte…
Ransomware Attack Hits Mass Steamship Authority, Delaying Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Ferries Ransomware Attack Hits Mass Steamship Authority, Delaying Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Ferries
Ransomware Attack Hits Mass Steamship Authority, Delaying Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Ferries A cyberattack on the Steamship Authority of Massachusetts threw the company’s ferry schedules for a loop as officials scrambled to combat the ransomware attack. The company, which operates the largest ferry service to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, was targeted by hackers on Wednesday morning, June 2, causing delays for some travelers. “The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket Steamship Authority was the target of a ransomware attack early Wednesday, June 2, 2021," the company posted on social media. "The Authority continues to work internally, as well as with fed…
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Will Be Highest In Years With millions of Americans set to hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday, prices are peaking at the pump at the wrong time. Drivers are set to pay the highest prices in seven years, according to AAA, following a gas shortage that impacted the East Coast when the Colonial Pipeline was temporarily shut down due to a cyberattack. Nationally, the average price of gas as of Wednesday, May 26 hit $3.04 per gallon, down one cent from a week ago, but up from $2.89 a month ago. A year earlier, the average price was $1.96 per gallon. According to AAA, the national average has stabilized followin…
Here's How Massachusetts Gas Prices Compare To National Average Here's How Massachusetts Gas Prices Compare To National Average
Here's How Massachusetts Gas Prices Compare To National Average Gas prices in Massachusetts continue to climb as the East Coast contends with a gas shortage following the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline due to a cyberattack. Statewide, prices at the pump have soared six cents in the past week, from $2.84 to $2.90 a gallon, though it is still behind the national average, which has topped $3 and hit $3.04 as of Friday, May 14. A month ago, the average price per gallon in Massachusetts was at $2.73 and a year ago it was sitting at $1.96. In Western Massachusetts, here’s a breakdown of the average price per gallon, by county on Friday: Ha…
Gas Prices On Rise After Pipeline Cyberattack Sparking Concerns Of Rise Well Above $3 A Gallon Gas Prices On Rise After Pipeline Cyberattack Sparking Concerns Of Rise Well Above $3 A Gallon
Gas Prices On Rise After Pipeline Cyberattack Sparking Concerns Of Rise Well Above $3 A Gallon With gas prices already on the rise, a major pipeline cyberattack has sparked concerns they could spike well above $3 a gallon. Colonial Pipeline was forced to take four lines offline due to a cyberattack that was reported on Friday, May 7, leaving less fuel for the Eastern seaboard, and causing prices to rise in some places. Earlier story - Largest East Coast Fuel Pipeline Shuts Down Operations After Cyberattack As of Tuesday, May 11, the average price per gallon is $2.98, up six cents over a week and marking the most expensive national average since November 2014, according to AAA, …