As 2023 winds down and those of us in cyber security keep eyes on the world as the Ransomware scourge continues to wreck businesses and organizations, here's a list of 10 high-profile victims and their attackers from 2022.
1. Colonial Pipeline (May 2021, disclosed in 2022):
- The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack disrupted fuel supplies in the United States. The DarkSide ransomware group claimed responsibility.
2. Kaseya Supply Chain Attack (July 2021, disclosed in 2022):
- The REvil ransomware gang exploited a vulnerability in the Kaseya VSA software, affecting numerous managed service providers (MSPs) and their clients.
3. JBS Foods (May 2021, disclosed in 2022):
- JBS, one of the world's largest meat processors, fell victim to a ransomware attack attributed to the REvil group.
4. Quanta Computer (April 2021, disclosed in 2022):
- REvil targeted Quanta Computer, a major Apple supplier, and stole schematics for upcoming Apple products.
5. Accellion FTA Breach (December 2020, disclosed in 2022):
- The Clop ransomware group targeted organizations using the Accellion File Transfer Appliance, exposing sensitive data.
6. Viasat (June 2021, disclosed in 2022):
- The REvil group claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on Viasat, a global communications company.
7. Travelex (December 2019, disclosed in 2022):
- The REvil group attacked Travelex, a foreign exchange company, encrypting critical files and demanding a ransom.
8. Toshiba Tec (May 2020, disclosed in 2022):
- The DarkSide ransomware group targeted Toshiba Tec, a subsidiary of Toshiba, demanding a ransom for stolen data.
9. CNA Financial (March 2021, disclosed in 2022):
- CNA Financial, a major U.S. insurance company, faced a ransomware attack attributed to the Phoenix CryptoLocker group.
10. Managed.com (March 2021, disclosed in 2022):
- The REvil ransomware group targeted Managed.com, a web hosting provider, impacting thousands of customers.
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