The Cariri Institute in Brazil experienced a ransomware attack by the threat actor Medusa, resulting in the leakage of 678.3 GB of data. This incident underscores the vulnerability of organizations in Brazil to sophisticated cyber threats. #Brazil
Incident Details
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- The Medusa actor conducted a ransomware attack targeting Cariri in Brazil.
- The institute was established in 1970 by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago with support from UNDP and UNIDO.
- It was incorporated under Act of Parliament no. 19 of 1971, amended by Act no. 33 of 1981.
- The institute’s initial mandate was to provide services to the Caribbean region, including laboratory-based analytical, engineering services, consultancy, training, and R&D.
- The institute’s operations expanded in 2014 with the creation of the Centre for Enterprise Development (CED).
- It offers a variety of technology-based support services, including laboratory testing at facilities in St Augustine and Macoya.
- The institute provides Research, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Development (REID), and ICT Consultancy Services through its Innovation Ecosystem at CED in Freeport.
- The headquarters is located at The University of the West Indies St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.
- The institute employs 62 staff members.
- The total data leaked in the ransomware attack amounts to 678.3 GB.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "medusa". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.