Virginia Attorney General vs. Cloak: The Ransomware Showdown Nobody Asked For
Ransomware group Cloak has taken credit for an attack on the Virginia attorney general’s office, causing major IT disruptions. Employees were forced to rely on paper, and negotiations for a ransom appear stalled. Cloak has listed allegedly stolen data online, but the office hasn’t confirmed the breach.
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Hot Take:
Looks like the Virginia attorney general’s office has just joined the infamous ‘Paperwork Revival Club’ thanks to the cybercriminal group Cloak! While we all know ransomware attacks are no laughing matter, the thought of government officials frantically searching for pens and paper is almost sitcom-worthy. Well played, Cloak, well played. Virginia, time to call the IT Ghostbusters!
Key Points:
- Cloak, a well-known cybercriminal group, targeted the Virginia attorney general’s office in February 2025.
- The attack disrupted essential IT systems, forcing a return to paper-based processes.
- Cloak listed the Virginia attorney general’s website on its Tor-based data leak site, initiating a public standoff.
- The Virginia attorney general’s office hasn’t confirmed or denied Cloak’s claims, leaving many questions unanswered.
- Cloak is notorious for high payment rates and has executed numerous attacks since its debut in 2022.
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