Ransomware Shenanigans: Oracle Data Heist or Cyber Bluff?
Mandiant and Google are chasing an email extortion campaign targeting executives, with threats of stolen data from Oracle E-Business Suite systems. While emails hint at a Clop ransomware connection, evidence is scarce. Companies should scrutinize for unusual activity, as the extortion game is afoot, but the plot remains unsolved.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Clop gang is back at it again, trying to give corporate executives a heart attack with their newest email extortion campaign. Just when you thought your inbox couldn’t get any scarier than Black Friday spam, here comes a ransom note claiming your Oracle E-Business Suite has been pillaged. But fear not, because Mandiant and Google are on the case—it’s like Batman and Robin, but with less spandex and more cybersecurity firepower.
Key Points:
– Mandiant and Google are investigating a new extortion campaign targeting Oracle E-Business Suite users.
– Emails are being sent from compromised accounts, potentially linked to the notorious Clop ransomware gang.
– The campaign began in late September and is under investigation for possible ties to known threat groups.
– There’s no confirmed evidence yet of data theft, but organizations are urged to check their systems.
– The Clop gang is infamous for exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to steal data.