By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS
In 2023, the legal sector saw a dramatic rise in breaches, with 1.56 million records stolen, up 615% from 2022. The hacktivist group WeRedEvils claimed responsibility for a major internet outage in Iran. The CrowdStrike software update issue is raising supply chain security concerns. Kazakh organizations face attacks from Bloody Wolf using STRRAT malware. Sobha Limited reported a ransomware attack with no significant operational impact. French police are investigating a ransomware attack on the Grand Palais, which has not disrupted Olympic events.
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Surge in Legal Sector Breaches
In 2023, the legal industry experienced unprecedented breaches, with 1.56 million records stolen, a staggering 615% increase from 2022. Since 2018, a total of 2.9 million records have been compromised, highlighting the severe impact of ransomware on law firms.
WeRedEvils Claims Iran Internet Outage
The hacktivist group WeRedEvils, believed to be Israeli, is responsible for a significant internet outage in Iran, claiming success in breaching Iranian systems and stealing data.
CrowdStrike Outage Sparks New Supply Chain Security Concerns
Federal officials have flagged renewed concerns about software supply chain security following a global IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update. The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s report, released Tuesday, highlights the July 19 disruption affecting 8.5 million Microsoft Windows systems. This incident echoes the supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by the 2020 SolarWinds attack.
Bloody Wolf Targets Kazakh Organizations
Kazakh institutions are under attack from the Bloody Wolf group, using STRRAT malware to hijack corporate computers via phishing emails posing as official government communications.
Sobha Limited Reports Ransomware Attack
Indian real estate firm Sobha Limited experienced a ransomware attack on August 4. The company has reported no significant impact on operations following prompt remediation efforts.
French Police Investigate Ransomware Attack on Olympic Venue
The Grand Palais in Paris, a site for Olympic events, was targeted by a ransomware attack, reports CNBCTV18. Despite the breach, no disruption to the events has been reported, though the venue’s computer systems manage data for several museums.
