Scattered Spider Strikes Again: US Retailers Scramble Against Ransomware Rampage!
Scattered Spider is back, and they’re not shopping for bargains. The cybercriminal gang is now targeting major US retailers after a spree in the UK, deploying DragonForce ransomware. With shiny object syndrome, they might soon pivot to a new sector. But for now, US retailers are dealing with this digital mischief.
Hot Take:
Looks like Scattered Spider is back from its vacation, and it’s ready for a shopping spree – of the cyber kind. The only thing worse than a spider in your home is a Scattered Spider in your retail chain’s IT systems. Someone better call the exterminator, or in this case, the cyber police!
Key Points:
- Scattered Spider, the gang behind recent UK retail cyberattacks, is now targeting US retailers.
- Ransomware du jour: DragonForce is the new cyber weapon of choice for these miscreants.
- Mandiant’s CTO confirms that under 10 US retailers have been hit, all of them big names.
- Companies themselves may be causing some disruption by trying to prevent further breaches.
- Scattered Spider’s core members had mostly gone dark after arrests last year but are now back in action.
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