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Federal Human Resources Contractor Hacked

By Kim S. Nash

 

Hello. R3 Government Solutions, which provides advice on layoffs and other human-resources services to the U.S. agencies and law enforcement, is notifying current and former employees that it was hacked in September. 

An unspecified number of R3 workers have had their personal data, driver's license or passport numbers, and in some cases, direct deposit information breached, the Arlington, Va.-based company said. 

More news below.

 

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Global retailer Muji shut down online ordering in its home country Japan and on its mobile app after its main e-commerce delivery logistics provider was hit with ransomware. Muji owner Ryohin Keikaku said it is working with the logistics company, Askul, to restore tech systems but has no timetable for full recovery. Muji's physical stores aren't affected, it said. 

  • Askul, based in Tokyo, said ordering, shipping, returns, customer service and other systems are down.

Heywood Hospital, a Massachusetts medical group, said it is diverting emergency patients after a cyberattack detected last week. Lab testing, radiology services, and email and phone systems have been disrupted at Heywood, which runs two hospitals and several medical facilities. Recovery efforts and an investigation are underway. (Healthcare Info Security)

87%

Percentage of 2,000 connected-car owners who said a vehicle's level of cybersecurity influences their buying decision, according to research from cyber company RunSafe Security. 

Thirty-five percent said they would pay more for better cybersecurity. 

Physical safety is drivers' top concern, followed by data privacy and just 19% said they feel "very confident" their car is protected from hacking. 

 

About Us

The WSJ Pro Cybersecurity team is Deputy Bureau Chief Kim S. Nash and reporters Angus Loten, James Rundle and Catherine Stupp. Follow us on X @WSJCyber. Reach the team by replying to any newsletter you receive or by emailing Kim at kim.nash@wsj.com.

 
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