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Victim Information
| Victim Name | vidalung[.]ai |
| Victim Description (from victim post page) |
vidalung.ai 1.7Tb uncompressed data |
| Victim Date (date scraped by RPS) |
2024-01-28T05:01:17.570Z |
Abyss Ransomware Group
The ‘Abyss’ ransomware group has emerged as a significant threat, with reported activities commencing in March 2023. The group’s modus operandi involves infiltrating corporate networks, exfiltrating data for double extortion purposes, and encrypting devices within the network. The group’s emergence has contributed to the growing impact of the ransomware industry, with reports indicating that it has successfully claimed 1386 victims. The financial toll of ransomware attacks has been substantial, with victims paying ransomware groups $449.1 million in the first half of 2023. To navigate the ransomware landscape, organizations are advised to establish robust prevention and response frameworks, maintain up-to-date security measures, conduct regular training and awareness programs, and invest in advanced security solutions such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Additionally, maintaining regular backups of critical data in multiple secure locations and utilizing ‘Golden Images’ for critical systems are recommended as proactive measures against ransomware attacks.
Citations:
- [1] floridatoday.com/story/money/business/2023/05/16/did-l3harris-lose-defense-data-to-hackers/70222535007/
- [2] globalinitiative.net/analysis/conti-ransomware-group-cybercrime/
- [3] bitdefender.com/blog/businessinsights/hive-ransomwares-offspring-hunters-international-takes-the-stage/
- [4] cyberint.com/blog/research/ransomware-trends-and-statistics-2023-report/
- [5] linkedin.com/pulse/navigating-ransomware-abyss-trends-damages-proactive-measures-kallas
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