Cybersecurity Highlights

This section registers the most relevant incidents or public events related to the cybersecurity and information and communication technologies (ICT), in a way that a chronological history of them is available, together with their main links, references and information sources.

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IPG Photonics is a victim of RansomExx ransomware

The US company, IPG Photonics, a market leader in fiber lasers for cutting, welding, medical use and laser weaponry, has suffered a ransomware attack that is disrupting its operations.The specific...

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bleepingcomputer.com

siliconangle.com

securityaffairs.co

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The Carnival Corporation shipping company has suffered a ransomware attack

The world's largest cruise operator, Carnival Corporation, has released a statement reporting a ransomware-type cyberattack that accessed part of the IT systems of one of its brands and encrypted...

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carnivalcorp.com

bleepingcomputer.com

dailymail.co.uk

hosteltur.com

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Mapfre suffers from ransomware cyberattack

The Spanish multinational Mapfre, dedicated to the insurance and reinsurance sector, has published an official note in which it acknowledges having been the victim of a ransomware-type cyberattack...

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noticias.mapfre.com

derechodelared.com

cincodias.elpais.com

elespanol.com

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Garmin is a victim of the WastedLocker ransomware

The American company, Garmin, specialized in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and sports activities, has suffered a ransomware-like incident called WastedLocker.According to...

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garmin.com

bleepingcomputer.com

elmundo.es

elpais.com

unaaldia.hispasec.com

elespanol.com

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Adif, hit by ransomware

Adif, a public company that manages railway infrastructures in Spain, acknowledged having suffered a ransomware-type cybercrime, executed by the group of cybercriminals known as REVil.This group...

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elconfidencial.com

businessinsider.es

abc.es

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Telecom Argentina, hit by ransomware

Telecom, a telecommunications company in Argentina, reported having managed to contain a ransomware cyberattack against its systems without paying the $7.5 million in Monero demanded by the...

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hispasec.com

lanacion.com.ar

bitcoin.com

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LG Electronics sufre un incidente de seguridad debido al ransomware Maze

South Korean company LG Electronics has been the victim of a cyberattack orchestrated by the operators responsible for the Maze ransomware.Cybercriminals stated that proprietary information had...

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cybleinc.com

bleepingcomputer.com

derechodelared.com

enhacke.com

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Cryptocurrency mining and DDoS attacks on Docker servers

Cyberattackers are taking the opportunity to target exposed Docker API endpoints, a project that automates the deployment of applications within software containers, to create images infected with...

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blog.trendmicro.com

unit42.paloaltonetworks.com

thehackernews.com

zdnet.com

unaaldia.hispasec.com

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NASA contractor suffers cyberattack from DopplePaymer ransomware

The group of cybercriminals operating the DopplePaymer ransomware announced its attack on the Digital Management Inc. (DMI) network, a company whose client list includes several Fortune 100...

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zdnet.com

siliconangle.com

itpro.co.uk

bitcoin.es

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DigiLocker fixes a vulnerability in its registry system

DigiLocker, the official platform of the Government of India for the issuance and verification of documents and certificates, has fixed a critical vulnerability that would have allowed a remote...

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twitter.com

medium.com

yetanothersec.com

thehackernews.com

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Cybersecurity Highlights

IPG Photonics is a victim of RansomExx ransomware

The Carnival Corporation shipping company has suffered a ransomware attack

Mapfre suffers from ransomware cyberattack

Garmin is a victim of the WastedLocker ransomware

Adif, hit by ransomware

Telecom Argentina, hit by ransomware

LG Electronics sufre un incidente de seguridad debido al ransomware Maze

Cryptocurrency mining and DDoS attacks on Docker servers

NASA contractor suffers cyberattack from DopplePaymer ransomware

DigiLocker fixes a vulnerability in its registry system

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