Ransomware Attack Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Progress

  Friday October 9th, 2020 If you have a TV or internet access, you know that the chronicles of a COVID-19 vaccine pop in and out of new headlines, constantly. In that lies the debate of whether or not the general public will receive the vaccine, or even if it will ever be released at all.  Nonetheless, the topic of today’s article is about the vaccine, but also a ransomware attack. Recently, a ransomware attack against the research lab developing a COVID-19 vaccine experienced production issues due to the attack. This Friday, CPG is here with the latest on the cyber attack, and ready to discuss. Let’s begin.   Cyber… Read More

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Cyber Attack of the Week 07 – Scammers Target Loyal Costco Customers

  It appears that scammers are at it again. And this time, they have decided to wrap our poor, sweet, Costco into the mix…      Dealin’ and Scammin’ at Costco Welcome back everyone for a new article in CPG’s cyber attack of the week series. Today, we are taking a look at a scam that targets Costco customers.  To begin, Costco is a type of wholesale operation where members of the store have the opportunity to buy items in bulk, at a lower cost (most of the time). Costco is similar to Sam’s Club, as well as other wholesale retailers.  Now, many people sign up for a Costco membership… Read More

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Cyber Attack of the Week 05 – Cyber Security Firm Attacked by Ransomware

  It appears that not even cyber security firms are safe from ransomware attacks…     Welcome back everyone for another cyber attack of the week! For this article, I wanted to steer clear of everything COVID-19 related. Honestly, I need a change of pace from articles surrounding the virus. (And I think you might need a break as well.) So, what better than an article about a ransomware attack on a cyber security firm?!   Chubb Insurance To begin, the cyber security insurance firm, Chubb, faced an attack from The Maze Team recently.  Chubb is “a global provider of insurance products covering property and casualty, accident and health, reinsurance,… Read More

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Cyber Attack of the Week 05 – Hacking Group Plans to Cut Down on Attacks

  It appears that malicious hackers may in fact contain some amount of empathy for the world right now. Of course, in their own way and under their own circumstances.     Today for our cyber attack of the week article, we are breaking down something a little different. To begin, a hacking group named The Maze Team, decided to stop any of their malware attacks against healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 outbreak.    Who is The Maze Team?  Just to give you a little background, Maze is responsible for many ransomware based attacks against healthcare facilities. Not only that, but this group attacks a large assortment of businesses and… Read More

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Working Remote During COVID-19

  *Cue* Work from Home by Fifth Harmony in 3…2…1…   The Invisible Enemy Currently, the United States is battling the spread of COVID-19 or the coronavirus. The virus which originated in China, has now begun to spread across the globe in a strange and non discerning pattern. Not only that, but the spread of information, news coverage and availability of resources varies as well.  Nonetheless, the panic and unknown factors regarding what future actions and procedures are enacted, is causing our nation to take action the best it can. At the moment (specifically in Pennsylvania), all non essential to life businesses are being forced to close their doors.  For… Read More

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Cyber Attack of the Week 04 – Healthcare Agencies Targeted during COVID-19 Outbreak

  What happens when a healthcare agency is “infected”? Happy Friday, everyone! Sometimes, I think about the irony of that greeting when I’m getting ready to introduce and review a cyber attack. But nonetheless, this week we have two attacks on our hands.    CHUPD Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, cyber criminals are not taking a day off; not even for a pandemic. Further, the victims this week happen to be two forms of health care agencies. The first is The Champaign Urbana Public Health District, based in Illinois. Their website, which provides much information and resources on COVID-19, became the target of a ransomware attack.    Here’s the Breakdown: Who:… Read More

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Coronavirus Turned Computer Malware

  The coronavirus swept the world with panic after the initial discovery and wide spread infection across China. Now, the disease seems to be evolving to the technological world in the form of malware.     Now, as if a widespread disease affecting many people and countries isn’t enough, the coronavirus takes to the internet. Well, not the actual virus. Cyber criminals created a way to take advantage of those trying to research the deadly coronavirus and infect their device with malware.    How can humans and computers have the same “illness” To begin, at the beginning of 2020 Chinese officials announced the identification of a new virus. After the… Read More

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