Clop Ransomware Strikes Again: 66 Companies on the Hot Seat in Latest Data Heist Drama
The Clop ransomware gang is at it again, demanding ransom from 66 companies after exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cleo products. They’ve given the companies 48 hours to respond, or else full names will be revealed. With a history of high-profile breaches, Clop continues its reign of cyber chaos.
Hot Take:
Looks like Clop is at it again, putting the “fun” in ransomware fundraisers! With their door-to-door (or rather, server-to-server) approach and a ticking clock, they’ve turned extortion into an adrenaline-pumping game of “Who Wants to Keep Their Data?” But remember folks, their ransomware hotline isn’t 24/7, so better get those chat negotiations started before your company’s name becomes the next viral sensation in Clop’s 48-hour countdown extravaganza!
Key Points:
- Clop ransomware gang is extorting 66 companies with a 48-hour ultimatum.
- They used a zero-day vulnerability in Cleo products to steal data.
- Clop has a history of exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in file transfer platforms.
- The exploited vulnerability, CVE-2024-50623, allows remote code execution.
- Cleo software, used by over 4,000 organizations, was targeted in this attack.