Ghost Ransomware Haunts 70+ Countries: How to Banish This Cyber Phantom
The Ghost ransomware group is haunting organizations in over 70 countries, exploiting vulnerabilities with more flair than a magician. Originating from China, these cyberphiles use Cobalt Strike to cast their digital spells, but often vanish when faced with strong security measures. Protect your systems, or you’ll be left with ghostly regrets!
Hot Take:
Move over, Casper, there’s a new ghost in town, and it’s not here to make friends! The “Ghost” ransomware group is haunting organizations worldwide, and not in a friendly, ‘let’s share some spooky stories’ kind of way. With a name that sounds like a B-list superhero team and tactics that would make any IT admin’s hair stand on end, this group is proving that even in the digital age, ghosts are still up to no good. So, grab your cyber salt, because it’s time to send these ghouls back to the void!
Key Points:
- The “Ghost” ransomware group, originating from China, has targeted organizations in over 70 countries.
- Known for exploiting vulnerabilities in systems like Fortinet FortiOS, Adobe ColdFusion, and Microsoft Exchange.
- Uses tools like Cobalt Strike for privilege escalation and disabling anti-malware systems.
- Often does not exfiltrate significant data, but threatens to sell data if ransom is unpaid.
- Targets include SMBs, critical infrastructure, schools, healthcare, and more.