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Forbes
a day ago
- Politics
- Forbes
Russian Airline Aeroflot Hit By Cyberattack, Grounding Flights
Russia's national airline, Aeroflot, has suffered a cyberattack that crippled IT systems, forcing it ... More to ground dozens of flights across the country. Russia's national airline, Aeroflot, has suffered a cyberattack that crippled IT systems, forcing it to ground dozens of flights across the country. Pro-Ukrainian hacker collective Silent Crow has taken credit for the cyberattack, according to TechCrunch, which cites a Telegram post claiming the breach. Silent Crow performed the attack on Aeroflot alongside another Belarusian hacking group Cyberpartisans — which announced its role in a post on X, formerly Twitter, citing Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Silent Crow said it had 'completely destroyed' Aeroflot's IT systems. The attackers were reportedly able to take over Aeroflot's critical systems and access terabytes of internal company data. They posted screenshots apparently showing how they had accessed Aeroflot's internal active directory and claimed to be in possession of the personal data of every Russian who has flown with the airline. The hackers also threatened to leak this data. Russian prosecutors have issued a statement confirming over 60 flights have been cancelled and said they are now investigating the cyberattack. Aeroflot said the cancelled flights were mostly within Russia but also including routes to Belarus and Armenia, according to the BBC. The Kremlin has reportedly called this 'worrying.' Cyberattacks on airlines are a growing threat, with hacker collective Scattered Spider targeting the sector over the last few months, leading to an FBI warning on the subject. In this case, attackers relied on social engineering techniques, such as impersonating employees or contractors to deceive IT help desks into granting access, according to the FBI. It's not known how hackers gained access to Aeroflot's IT systems, or even for sure who performed the attack. However, Silent Crow and Cyberpartisans claim to have political aims. With geopolitical tensions rising across the globe, the attack on Russia's national airline is a prime example of how warfare has gone beyond physical. Following the Aeroflot attack, Russian MP, Anton Gorelkin noted in a statement: 'We must not forget that the war against our country is being waged on all fronts, including the digital one.' 'These cyberattacks raise concerns about a country's own national security, critical national infrastructure as well as the safety of sensitive information,' says Spencer Starkey, executive VP of EMEA at SonicWall. The Aeroflot cyberattack shows damage that can be done by an attack on an airline, making it key that the sector has the right safeguards in place to protect IT systems from falling victim to a breach of this kind. It also shows how this type of critical infrastructure can be used in warfare— a chilling sign of how future wars could be waged.
Globe and Mail
21-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Colabor Group Inc. Announces a Cybersecurity Incident
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Québec, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colabor Group Inc. (' Colabor ' or the ' Company ') (TSX: CGL) announced that it identified a cybersecurity incident on July 20 that impacted its internal IT systems. Upon detecting the incident, Colabor took immediate steps to protect its network and data. This included retaining leading cybersecurity experts to assist with containment and remediation efforts, as well as conducting a thorough investigation to understand the scope and impact of the incident. As the investigation is ongoing, the full scope, nature and impact of the incident, including the extent to which any customer, supplier or employee data has been accessed, is not yet known. The incident may result in disruptions until the relevant systems are fully restored. About Colabor Colabor is a distributor and wholesaler of food and related products serving the hotel, restaurant and institutional markets or 'HRI' in Quebec and in the Atlantic provinces, as well as the retail market. Within its operating activities, Colabor offers specialty food products such as fish and seafood, meat, as well as food and related products through its Broadline activities. Further information: Pascal Rodier General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Groupe Colabor Inc. Tel.: 450-449-4911 ext. 1312 investors@ Danielle Ste-Marie Ste-Marie Strategy and Communications Inc. Investors Relations Tel.: 450-449-0026 ext. 1180 Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements reflecting the opinions or current expectations of Colabor Group Inc. concerning its performance, business operations and future events. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and the analysis of the debt structure and available alternatives, and risks mentioned in the Company's annual information form found under its profile on SEDAR+ ( such as the risk of dilution for existing shareholders. As such, these statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, realities or events may differ materially. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions or other factors change.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Coroner warning over incompatible NHS systems
A Hull coroner has warned NHS bosses that delays to the availability of mental health assessments between different teams due to outdated IT systems could lead to future deaths. Prof Paul Marks, senior coroner for Hull and East Riding, issued a prevention of future deaths report following an inquest into the death of John Kirkman, who took his own life. Prof Marks said healthcare teams could encounter problems accessing "vital" information about patients as a result of incompatible computer programmes and this could lead to delays in care. The report, sent to the chief executive of NHS England, said the organisation should take action, "possibly by reviewing the compatibility of IT systems". The report said Mr Kirkman, who was 36, had a long history of paranoid schizophrenia and took his own life on 27 December 2023. During the inquest, the coroner said the evidence revealed matters that caused him concern. Prof Marks said that if a mental health screening assessment was carried out in one part of the country, the results and conclusions may not be immediately available elsewhere when a further assessment is carried out, due to the use of different IT systems. "Absence of vital background information could result in an incorrect prioritisation for onward referral, as it did in this case," he said. The lack of availability of clinical information and data may "adversely influence subsequent assessments", he said. The coroner said NHS England had 56 days to respond with details of action taken or a proposed timetable of action. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices More on this story NHS computer issues linked to patient harm 'Outdated' IT leaves NHS staff juggling 15 logins Related internet links NHS England
BBC News
19-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Coroner warning over incompatible NHS systems
A Hull coroner has warned NHS bosses that delays to the availability of mental health assessments between different teams due to outdated IT systems could lead to future Paul Marks, senior coroner for Hull and East Riding, issued a prevention of future deaths report following an inquest into the death of John Kirkman, who took his own Marks said healthcare teams could encounter problems accessing "vital" information about patients as a result of incompatible computer programmes and this could lead to delays in report, sent to the chief executive of NHS England, said the organisation should take action, "possibly by reviewing the compatibility of IT systems". The report said Mr Kirkman, who was 36, had a long history of paranoid schizophrenia and took his own life on 27 December the inquest, the coroner said the evidence revealed matters that caused him Marks said that if a mental health screening assessment was carried out in one part of the country, the results and conclusions may not be immediately available elsewhere when a further assessment is carried out, due to the use of different IT systems."Absence of vital background information could result in an incorrect prioritisation for onward referral, as it did in this case," he lack of availability of clinical information and data may "adversely influence subsequent assessments", he coroner said NHS England had 56 days to respond with details of action taken or a proposed timetable of to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
The Guardian
07-07-2025
- General
- The Guardian
From creaking IT systems to your dirty pants: Edith Pritchett's week in Venn diagrams
From creaking IT systems to your dirty pants: Edith Pritchett's week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
