23-May-2024: LockBit & Hackers Hit London Drugs, Qatar Bank, and French Hospital

Welcome to today's episode of "Cyber War Room", where we delve into the latest cyber warfare and security challenges faced globally. In this episode: 1. We begin with an alarming situation regarding the LockBit cybercriminal group targeting the Canadian pharmacy chain, London Drugs. The group's attack has led to threats of releasing stolen corporate and employee data after a fallout in a $25 million ransom negotiation. 2. We then move to the Middle East, where Qatar National Bank, one of the region's largest financial institutions, fell victim to hackers. Sensitive customer data and financial records are at risk, prompting an intensive security review by the bank. 3. Our focus then shifts to France, where a hospital in Cannes suffered data leakage at the hands of LockBit, impacting patient and operational data. This breach is a stark reminder of the escalating ransomware threats targeting the healthcare sector. Switching to other significant updates: - Microsoft has decided to retire VBScript, urging users to transition to modern scripting languages like JavaScript and PowerShell for better security and efficiency. Lastly: - We cover a report on Unfading Sea Haze, a covert threat actor associated with China, known for its long-standing cyber espionage activities targeting military and government entities in the South China Sea. Stay tuned as we analyze these developments and explore solutions to combat these sophisticated cyber threats.