Colt’s Cyber Catastrophe: Warlock Ransomware Strikes with a Million Dollar Data Heist!
Colt Technology Services is dealing with a “cyber incident” forcing them to temporarily shut down some services. The Warlock ransomware gang claims responsibility. They’ve posted a sample of stolen data as proof, offering the rest for $200,000. Exploiting a SharePoint flaw might have led to the breach, according to experts.
Hot Take:
Colt Technology Services is rebranding as “Colt Technology (Offline) Services” after a “cyber incident” had them pulling the plug on some of their services. Meanwhile, the Warlock ransomware gang is trying to sell the million-dollar idea of hacking them, and you know what they say: if you can’t beat them, at least try to sell their data for $200,000 on the dark web!
Key Points:
- Colt Technology Services experienced a cyber incident leading to service disruptions.
- Warlock ransomware gang claims responsibility, offering stolen data for $200,000.
- Breached data includes sensitive company and customer information.
- Exploited SharePoint vulnerability suspected to be the breach’s focal point.
- Colt has taken systems offline and ramped up firewall protections.
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