Clop Ransomware Strikes Again: Cleo Data Theft Unveiled!

Clop ransomware gang strikes again, exploiting Cleo data-theft vulnerabilities with zero-day exploits. They confessed to BleepingComputer, claiming responsibility for the attacks and pledging to delete past data while focusing on new breaches. Cleo’s patch woes continue, leaving companies wondering if they’ll be next on Clop’s hit list.

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Hot Take:

Clop’s got the chops to pop and drop your data faster than you can say “zero-day.” This ransomware gang’s latest escapade with Cleo’s file transfer services proves that while Cleo might sound like a friendly cat’s name, it’s actually more of a cat burglar in the world of cybersecurity. Time to lock the digital doors and throw away the keys, folks!

Key Points:

  • Clop ransomware gang claims responsibility for Cleo data-theft attacks.
  • Exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Cleo’s file transfer platforms, Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom.
  • Original patch by Cleo was incomplete, leading to further exploits.
  • Clop has a history of targeting unknown vulnerabilities in secure file transfer platforms.
  • CISA confirmed the exploitation of the critical vulnerability in Cleo’s software.

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