Ransomware Ruckus: SafePay’s Latest Hack Spells Trouble for Xortec’s Security Network!

The SafePay ransomware group is making waves again, claiming they’ve hacked German video surveillance provider Xortec. Apparently, they’re adding “compromised security” to their resume! With the ransom deadline looming, Xortec might soon be starring in its very own heist movie, minus the popcorn.

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Hot Take:

When a ransomware group like SafePay decides to play hide and seek with a video surveillance company, it’s like a digital heist with the irony dialed up to eleven! You’d think the cameras would catch them in the act, but it seems SafePay’s sneakiness is the real show here. Now Xortec’s clients might be feeling like they’re in an episode of ‘CSI: Cyber Blunders’, watching the plot unfold through their own hacked lenses!

Key Points:

  • SafePay claims responsibility for hacking Xortec, a German video surveillance provider.
  • Xortec, acquired by Beyond Capital Partners in 2021, is a fast-growing B2B firm.
  • Potential widespread impact due to Xortec’s role in the security supply chain.
  • SafePay employs double extortion tactics, targeting various global sectors.
  • The deadline for Xortec’s ransomware payment is October 27, 2025.

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