A threat actor called Devman claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack on Thailand’s Ministry of Labour, compromising over 300 GB of sensitive data and disrupting key government systems. The attack involved deep infiltration over 43 days, extensive data theft, encryption of devices, and the destruction of backups, posing a serious threat to national security. #Devman #ThailandMinistryofLabour
Keypoints
- Devman carried out a prolonged infiltration of over 43 days before launching the attack.
- The breach resulted in the theft of classified government documents and citizen data.
- Systems such as Active Directory and Linux servers were compromised, encrypted, or wiped.
- A ransom of $15 million was demanded to prevent the data from being published or sold.
- Vulnerabilities like outdated libraries and misconfigured security settings facilitated the attack.
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