Ransom Rhysida Strikes Again: London Talent Agency Held Hostage in Latest Cyber Drama!
The Rhysida ransomware crew strikes again, this time targeting a London talent agency representing stars like Emma Thompson and Sam Mendes. The group claims to hold the agency’s data ransom for 7 Bitcoins. While Rhysida isn’t a top ransomware group, its high-profile attacks are grabbing headlines.
Hot Take:
Oh, the drama! London’s talent agency has found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, thanks to the Rhysida ransomware crew. It’s like a scene from a thriller, where the villains demand a Bitcoin bounty for stolen data, while the agency remains tight-lipped. It’s a cyber heist worthy of a stage play, starring Emma Thompson and Sam Mendes as themselves. Curtain call for the ICO, please!
Key Points:
- The Rhysida ransomware group claims to have attacked a London talent agency representing big names like Emma Thompson and Sam Mendes.
- The agency has reported the incident to the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
- Rhysida is trying to auction the stolen data for 7 Bitcoins ($678,035), with a deadline looming for the agency to pay up.
- Rhysida is known for high-profile attacks, previously targeting the British Library.
- CISA advises on patching vulnerabilities and enabling MFA to defend against such ransomware attacks.
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