Description: Progress Software, a US-based firm, fell victim to a global cyberattack executed by Russian cybercriminals exploiting a vulnerability in their MOVEit software. This breach has affected several US federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, alongside 'several hundred' companies and organizations within the US. Despite the attackers being known to demand multimillion-dollar ransoms, no demands have been made towards federal agencies thus far. The impact of this hacking spree has extended to major US universities and state governments, with sensitive personal and financial information at risk of theft. The Department of Energy confirmed records from two of its entities had been compromised, with immediate actions taken to mitigate the impact. This widespread hacking campaign, exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in widely used software, has put significant pressure on federal officials and highlights the continued vulnerability of critical infrastructure and data to cyber threats.

Description: A global cyberattack targeting US federal government agencies and companies exploited a vulnerability in MOVEit software, made by Progress Software. The breach, orchestrated by Russian cybercriminals, affected the Department of Energy, including specific entities like Oak Ridge Associated Universities and a contractor for the Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. While no ransom demands were reported to federal agencies, the potential for significant data loss and disruption is evident. The attackers, belonging to the ransomware gang Clop, threatened to leak sensitive data if ransoms were not paid, posing a significant threat to financial, personal, and national security information. Johns Hopkins University and Georgia's state-wide university system are among the victims, indicating the breach's extensive impact on educational institutions, government entities, and potentially critical infrastructure.

Description: In 2023, **Progress Software Corporation** suffered a critical **data breach** in its **MOVEit file transfer platform**, exploited by the Russian cybercriminal group **CL0P**. The attack compromised the personal data of **~85 million individuals**, with sensitive information leaked on the dark web. Plaintiffs alleged that Progress failed to implement **industry-standard cybersecurity measures**, including IP restrictions, file-type limitations, vulnerability audits, and real-time monitoring. The breach stemmed from **unpatched vulnerabilities**, delayed patching, and inadequate notification protocols. Legal proceedings revealed negligence in **designing secure software** and **vetting third-party vendors**, leading to lawsuits under **negligence, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and state consumer protection laws**. Courts ruled that Progress and its clients (direct users and vendor contracting entities) had a **duty to enforce reasonable safeguards**, reinforcing liabilities for **poor vendor management and cybersecurity lapses**. The incident underscored systemic failures in **proactive threat detection, timely remediation, and compliance with data privacy statutes**, exposing victims to **identity theft, fraud, and reputational harm** while subjecting Progress to **multidistrict litigation and regulatory scrutiny**.

Description: Russian cybercriminals exploited a software vulnerability within MOVEit, a product of Progress Software, affecting multiple US federal agencies and hundreds of companies. The Department of Energy and Oak Ridge Associated Universities have confirmed breaches, leading to an urgent response from CISA. No federal agency has faced any significant disruptions, though personal and financial information may have been compromised. Progress Software has identified a second vulnerability and is working on fixes. Victims span various sectors including universities, healthcare systems, and the government. Ransomware group CLOP is associated with the attack, though no federal ransoms have been requested.

Description: Several US federal government agencies and 'several hundred' companies and organizations in the US have been compromised in a global cyberattack conducted by Russian cybercriminals. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in MOVEit, a piece of widely used software developed by Progress Software, for transferring data securely. Despite no significant impacts being reported on federal civilian agencies, the Department of Energy confirmed breaches, including one affecting Oak Ridge Associated Universities and another linked to the department's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. Additionally, Johns Hopkins University, Georgia's state-wide university system, and other entities have reported potential breaches, raising concerns over sensitive personal and financial information being compromised. The attack has heightened the urgency for remediation and defense against ransomware and cyberattacks, particularly with the discovery of a second vulnerability in MOVEit software.

Description: Several US federal government agencies and 'several hundred' companies and organizations in the US have been compromised in a global cyberattack leveraging a vulnerability in MOVEit, a widely used data transfer software made by Progress Software. Russian cybercriminals, associated with the ransomware gang Clop, have exploited this vulnerability without making specific ransom demands from federal agencies yet. Progress Software identified a second vulnerability in the aftermath, leading to urgent remediation efforts. The Department of Energy confirmed breaches in two of its entities, including Oak Ridge Associated Universities and a contractor related to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. Additionally, notable victims like Johns Hopkins University and Georgia’s state-wide university system have reported potential theft of sensitive data due to the hack. This incident underscores the critical nature of software vulnerabilities and the broad, opportunistic approach of cybercriminals targeting essential services and sensitive information.

Description: In a significant cybersecurity event, Progress Software, the maker of MOVEit, a widely used software for data transfer, was exploited by Russian cybercriminals. The attack targeted several US federal government agencies and could potentially impact hundreds of companies and organizations in the US. Despite the vast scale of the attack, exploiting MOVEit's vulnerabilities, no significant impacts have been reported on federal civilian agencies. The Department of Energy, among other federal entities, acknowledged breaches, fostering urgent investigations and remediation efforts. Notably, sensitive data from institutions like Johns Hopkins University may have been compromised, highlighting the far-reaching implications. This incident underscores the persistent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises and government entities, emphasizing the need for robust security protocols and rapid response mechanisms to mitigate potential threats.

Description: US federal government agencies and 'several hundred' US companies and organizations have been compromised by a global cyberattack perpetrated by Russian cybercriminals. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in MOVEit, a file transfer software developed by Progress Software. The Department of Energy confirmed breaches, including one affecting a not-for-profit research center and another associated with waste disposal for atomic energy. Hospitals, universities, and state governments have also felt the impact of the attack. The Clop ransomware group, although demanding multimillion-dollar ransoms generally, has not targeted federal agencies for payment. As the attack unfolded, Progress Software identified a further vulnerability in MOVEit and took swift measures to resolve it, while also taking MOVEit Cloud offline. The breadth of the attack highlights the growing threat of ransomware and other cyberattacks to institutions and infrastructure across the United States.

Description: Several US federal agencies and 'several hundred' US companies and organizations have been affected by a global cyberattack perpetrated by Russian cybercriminals exploiting vulnerabilities in MOVEit software, made by Progress Software. The Department of Energy confirmed compromises within its entities, with potential leaks of sensitive personal and financial data, including health billing records from institutions like Johns Hopkins University. No significant impacts on federal civilian agencies have taken place, and opportunistic hacking attempts continue to target various sectors, applying pressure on officials committed to combating ransomware. Progress Software has communicated mitigation steps to customers and temporarily taken MOVEit Cloud offline for urgent patching.

Description: Several US federal government agencies and 'several hundred' companies and organizations in the US have been impacted by a global cyberattack attributed to the Russian cybercriminal gang, Clop. Utilizing a vulnerability in the widely used MOVEit software, developed by Progress Software, the attackers have compromised sensitive data. Although the Department of Energy confirmed breaches within two of its entities, significant impacts on federal civilian agencies have not been reported. This cyberattack campaign, which began two weeks ago, has affected major US universities and state governments, highlighting the ongoing challenge of ransomware attacks. The situation is exacerbated by the discovery of a second vulnerability within the MOVEit software, prompting Progress Software to work urgently on a patch and take MOVEit Cloud offline to secure customer environments.

Description: Progress Software, the developer of MOVEit software, has been at the center of a global cyberattack attributed to Russian cybercriminals exploiting a vulnerability in its software. Affected entities include several US federal government agencies and 'several hundred' companies and organizations across the US, though no significant impacts on federal civilian agencies have been reported. Despite the broad scale of the attack, including breaches at the Department of Energy and potential data leaks involving sensitive personal and financial information at major US universities and state governments, the attackers have not made ransom demands of federal agencies. This incident highlights the opportunistic nature of the hackers and underscores the growing challenges of safeguarding against such cybersecurity threats, especially when critical vulnerabilities in widely used software are exploited.