Megan Radogna reports on a ransomware attack on a school district — a ransomware attack in July that this site sadly seems to have overlooked. The Moses Lake School District, which encompasses 16 schools, was hit by a ransomware attack launched from a phishing email that originated from an IP address in Moscow. The district...
NL Times reports: The data of 80 thousand Transavia passengers leaked out after an e-mail inbox containing the data was breached, the Dutch low-cost flyer said on Monday. The data that was released includes passengers’ full names, date of birth, flight information, booking number, luggage purchase, and additionally requested services like wheelchair assistance. Read...
Rachel Sawicki reports: The honors email list for the class of 2022 and 2023 was hacked last week, and the email chain of replies, containing an offensive meme, may have consequences for the student who sent it. Michael Chajes, director of the university Honors Program, said that no personal information was compromised and...
Zack Whittaker reports on a 4.1 terabyte leak found by a researcher using the handle “Timeless:” Rallyhood boasts users from Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, and Komen, Habitat for Humanities, and YMCA factions. The company also hosts thousands of smaller groups, like local bands, sports teams, art clubs, and organizing committees. Many flocked...
Ryan Grim reports: Federal agents have arrested Arthur Dam in connection with a hacking spree that disrupted the 2018 Democratic California primary that ultimately nominated Katie Hill, according to a new criminal complaint. Dam, in the criminal complaint, is linked directly to the Hill campaign. Hill won the general election in California’s 25th District and...