Ghost Ransomware Haunts 70+ Countries: Is Your Business Next?
Ghost ransomware has been haunting industries across 70 countries, from critical infrastructure to small businesses. Armed with a rotating arsenal of malware and a knack for exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, these sneaky cyber-phantoms strike outdated systems. To avoid an otherworldly data disappearance, patch up, back up, and keep your defenses as strong as your morning coffee!
Hot Take:
Who you gonna call? Apparently not Ghostbusters, because Ghost ransomware operators are haunting industries like a ghost in a machine, possessing critical infrastructure in over 70 countries. Forget about proton packs; it’s time to patch those servers and fortify your digital defenses!
Key Points:
- Ghost ransomware has infiltrated multiple sectors, including critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government, across 70+ countries.
- The attackers exploit outdated software vulnerabilities, notably in Fortinet, ColdFusion, and Exchange servers.
- Ghost ransomware tactics include frequently rotating malware executables and changing ransom note details.
- Effective defense strategies include regular backups, patching, network segmentation, and multi-factor authentication.
- Fortinet has repeatedly warned about patching vulnerable SSL VPN appliances since 2019.
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