SafePay Strikes Again: UK Telematics Biz Microlise Held Hostage by New Ransomware Gang
SafePay ransomware gang hit UK telematics biz Microlise, demanding ransom within 24 hours. Despite the chaos, Microlise stated “substantial progress” in threat containment. SafePay’s debut on the cybercrime stage is marked by panic alarms and disrupted deliveries, but no customer data was reportedly compromised. SafePay is proving it’s anything but “safe” to pay.
Hot Take:
SafePay sounds more like a sketchy payment app than a ruthless ransomware gang, but here they are, turning companies like Microlise into their unwilling debutantes. With their extortion demands and a name that screams “trust us,” SafePay is more about making unsafe payments under duress. Microlise might have been hit hard, but their stiff upper lip is keeping the British calm-and-carry-on spirit alive, even if it means tracking lorries is a bit like playing hide and seek.
Key Points:
- SafePay ransomware gang claims responsibility for attacking UK telematics company Microlise.
- Microlise suffers data theft of 1.2 TB, affecting major clients like DHL and Serco.
- Ransomware involvement hinted, but not explicitly confirmed by Microlise.
- Most customer systems restored, but some remain offline for security checks.
- SafePay uses valid credentials for attacks without creating new user accounts.