Scale, Details Of Massive Kaseya Ransomware Attack Emerge
An affiliate of the notorious Russian-linked REvil gang infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries on Friday. Researchers say REvil was demanding ransoms of up to $5 million.
by The Associated Press
Jul 05, 2021
4 minutes
BOSTON — Cybersecurity teams worked feverishly Sunday to stem the impact of the single biggest global ransomware attack on record, with some details emerging about how the Russia-linked gang responsible breached the company whose software was the conduit.
An affiliate of the notorious REvil gang, best known for extorting $11 million from the meat-processor JBS after a Memorial Day attack, infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries on Friday, largely through firms that remotely manage IT infrastructure for multiple customers, cybersecurity researchers said.
REvil was demanding ransoms of up to $5 million, the researchers said. But late Sunday it offered in a posting on its dark web
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days