Medusa Ransomware: When Cybercriminals Make You the Main Course
Medusa ransomware is back and operating in full double-extortion mode. This latest joint advisory from the FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC reveals the tactics and techniques of this notorious ransomware-as-a-service. With over 300 victims, including critical sectors like education and healthcare, Medusa’s impact is no laughing matter. Stay vigilant and secure!
Hot Take:
If Medusa were a mythical creature, it’d turn your files to stone. This ransomware has gone pro, teaming up like a supervillain squad and proving that cybercrime really pays off—at least for the bad guys. Remember folks, double extortion is twice the fun! Or not, if you’re on the receiving end.
Key Points:
- Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) variant that has been a menace since June 2021.
- It has hit over 300 victims across various critical sectors like medical and education.
- The ransomware employs a double extortion strategy: encrypting data and threatening to leak it.
- Medusa utilizes sophisticated techniques to evade detection and move laterally within networks.
- FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC advise on mitigations to reduce the risks and impacts of Medusa attacks.
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