Cloak Ransomware Strikes Again: Virginia Attorney General’s Office Goes Old School
Cloak ransomware group cyberattacked the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, forcing officials to revert to paper filings. The group claimed they swiped 134GB of sensitive data. As the office deals with the aftermath, the Cloak team is probably celebrating with a new “Tech Savvy Bandit” trophy!
Hot Take:
Looks like the Virginia Attorney General’s Office has become the latest victim in the ransomware rodeo, courtesy of the Cloak group. Who knew the legal system would have to dust off those old typewriters and get back to paper filings? Someone should remind Cloak that hacking the office that prosecutes cybercrime might not be the best long-term strategy. But hey, at least the fax machine is getting some love again.
Key Points:
- The Cloak ransomware group claimed responsibility for hacking the Virginia Attorney General’s Office in February.
- The breach led to shutdowns of IT systems, email, and VPN, forcing officials to go retro with paper filings.
- 134GB of sensitive data was allegedly stolen, with proof shared on the group’s Tor leak site.
- Cloak specializes in attacking small to medium-sized businesses, primarily using social engineering and Initial Access Brokers.
- The group employs an ARCrypter ransomware variant, which has roots in Babuk’s leaked code.
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