The Clop Ransomware Gang

Threat Actor updated 8 months ago (2024-01-10T14:25:38.971Z)
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The Clop ransomware gang, a significant cybersecurity threat, has been exploiting a vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit managed file transfer (MFT) system. This flaw, which is inherent in the software design or implementation, has enabled the gang to infiltrate and compromise dozens of major organizations. The gang has ties with other prominent threat groups, including TA505 and FIN11, further expanding its reach and impact. Notably, the Clop ransomware gang discovered and exploited this MOVEit vulnerability, demonstrating their technical prowess and strategic targeting. In addition to exploiting the vulnerability, the Clop ransomware gang has adopted an aggressive strategy of publicizing the stolen data. They have created publicly accessible websites to leak the information pilfered during the recent MOVEit Transfer data theft attacks. Furthermore, they are leveraging peer-to-peer torrent sites to disseminate the stolen MOVEit data, aiming to pressure the victimized firms into paying ransoms. An unnamed company initially infected by the Clop ransomware gang was subsequently attacked by two other ransomware groups, RansomHouse and Abyss, who capitalized on the initial breach. Several institutions have confirmed the damaging impacts of these attacks. Colorado State University (CSU) disclosed that sensitive personal information belonging to current and former students and employees was stolen during the recent MOVEit mass hacks. Similarly, government contractor Maximus revealed that while its systems were not directly impacted by the attack on the MOVEit file transfer software, the personal information of potentially 8 million to 11 million individuals may have been compromised. These incidents underscore the severity of the Clop ransomware gang's activities and the widespread implications of their exploits.
Description last updated: 2023-08-16T03:22:48.570Z
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CERT-EU
a year ago
Ransomware in Schools: White House Wants Action NOW
CERT-EU
a year ago
Ransomware victims clobbered by repeat attacks
CERT-EU
a year ago
Cyber Security Today, August 7, 2023 – Ransomware attack hits US hospitals, a Canadian insurer is sideswiped by MOVEit hacks, and more | IT World Canada News
CERT-EU
a year ago
Threat Source newsletter (Aug. 3, 2023) — Previewing Talos at BlackHat 2023
CERT-EU
a year ago
Cyber Security Today, July 28, 2023 – At least 8 million Americans hit in the latest MOVEit hack, and more | IT World Canada News
CERT-EU
a year ago
The MOVEit Effect: Protecting Public-Facing Applications
CERT-EU
a year ago
Detecting the MOVEit Zero-Day: How MixMode AI Stays Ahead of Threats
CERT-EU
a year ago
First Canadian class action suit filed in GoAnywhere MFT hacks | IT World Canada News
CERT-EU
a year ago
Les dernières cyberattaques (25 juillet 2023)
CERT-EU
a year ago
Clop using clearweb to publish MOVEit data
CERT-EU
a year ago
DHL investigating MOVEit breach as number of victims surpasses 20 million
CERT-EU
a year ago
Building resilience: learnings from MOVEit
CERT-EU
a year ago
Clop Attacks: More Organizations Confirm to have Fallen Prey to MOVEit Mass-hack | IT Security News
CERT-EU
a year ago
Clop: Behind MOVEit Lies a Loud, Adaptable and Persistent Threat Group
CERT-EU
a year ago
My Take: Russian hackers put the squeeze on U.S agencies, global corps in MOVEit-Zellis hack - Security Boulevard
CERT-EU
2 years ago
Clop Ransomware Claims Widespread GoAnywhere MFT Exploits | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware - National Cyber Security
CERT-EU
a year ago
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, June 16, 2023 | IT World Canada News
Securityaffairs
a year ago
Experts released PoC exploit for MOVEit Transfer CVE-2023-34362
Securityaffairs
a year ago
Shell is another victim of Clop ransomware attacks
CERT-EU
a year ago
Cyber Security Today, March 29, 2023 – European site for educators compromised, Lumen hit by ransomware, and more | IT World Canada News