A phishing attack on Datavant led to the leak of 11,000 sensitive data, including about children, and highlighted the need for stronger information protection in the medical field.
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A 19-year-old hacker from Texas and Florida became part of the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group, which specializes in phishing attacks. In particular, from October 2023 to May 2024, Ogletree organized phishing attacks against telecommunications companies and financial institutions in the United States and Europe.
He used fake phone calls and text messages to gain access to company employee credentials. He then stole sensitive information, including API keys and financial data, and sent mass phishing emails to steal cryptocurrency.
The federal charges relate to fraud, data theft and the use of forged IT requests to gain access to corporate networks. According to reviews, criminals used SIM card swaps and fake websites to obtain data.
Scattered Spider is a hacker group known for its attacks on large companies, especially MGM resorts.
This case highlights the threat of cyberattacks and the need to strengthen business security, especially for outsourcing companies.
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