A ransomware threat has been reported targeting GMA News and Public Affairs in the Philippines, with claims of data exfiltration and system infiltration by the group “DevMan.” Authorities are monitoring the situation as investigations are underway to verify the legitimacy of the attack. (Affected: GMA Network Inc.)
Keypoints :
- A ransomware group called “DevMan” claims to have compromised GMA Network’s internal systems.
- The group alleges to have encrypted critical data, exfiltrated 65 GB of sensitive information, and destroyed domain trust relationships.
- They are demanding a ransom of $2.5 million, offering the stolen data to a single buyer.
- GMA Network has not officially confirmed the breach or operational impact at this time.
- Cybersecurity experts advise caution, as recent threat actors sometimes exaggerate claims for notoriety.
- Investigations are ongoing to assess the credibility of the claims and the scale of the attack.
- Government agencies and cybersecurity professionals are actively monitoring the situation for any developments.