Ransomware Drama: Unimicron’s Circuit Board Secrets Held Hostage!
Unimicron Technology is in a PCB pickle as the Sarcoma ransomware group threatens to leak 377 Gb of stolen data unless paid. The Taiwan-based company, a PCB giant, is racing against the clock with a cyber forensics team. Meanwhile, Sarcoma’s website flaunts its 70 victim count, showcasing their double extortion strategy.
Hot Take:
Looks like Unimicron is caught in a sticky situation! With ransomware groups like Sarcoma, who needs soap operas? They’ve got drama, suspense, and a cliffhanger deadline. Will Unimicron pay the ransom, or will their secrets be leaked like a broken faucet? Stay tuned for the next episode of “PCB Pirates of the CyberSea”!
Key Points:
- Unimicron Technology, a major PCB manufacturer, was hit by a ransomware attack on January 30.
- The Sarcoma ransomware group claims responsibility and threatens to leak 377 Gb of stolen data.
- Sarcoma uses a double extortion strategy: encrypting files and stealing data for leverage.
- The group has listed Unimicron as one of approximately 70 victims since October 2024.
- Unimicron is investigating with the help of an external cyber forensics team.
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