Interlock Ransomware Strikes Again: How to Dodge their Double Extortion Shenanigans!
The US government warns businesses about the Interlock ransomware gang’s shenanigans. Famous for “drive-by-download” hijinks and “ClickFix” scams, Interlock is giving organizations a run for their Bitcoin. Their favorite trick? Double extortion. Protect yourself from these digital pranksters with firewalls, email filters, and some old-fashioned network segmentation.
Hot Take:
The Interlock ransomware gang is like that pesky raccoon in your backyard—always finding new ways to rummage through your trash. This time, they’ve brought their A-game with some fancy, high-tech lock-picking skills. Businesses, grab your digital brooms, because it’s time to sweep up these cyber critters before they make a mess of your data!
Key Points:
- US government issues a warning about the Interlock ransomware gang targeting critical infrastructure.
- Interlock uses unique initial access techniques, including drive-by-download and ClickFix social engineering.
- Ransomware encryptors are designed for both Windows and Linux systems.
- The gang employs double extortion tactics, exfiltrating and encrypting data.
- Recommendations include implementing DNS blocks, web access firewalls, and multi-factor authentication.
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