Warlock, a new ransomware group, has recently claimed responsibility for multiple cyber attacks on government agencies and corporations worldwide. These attacks involve data encryption, data theft, and ransom demands, highlighting the ongoing threat to critical infrastructure. #Warlock #BlackBasta
Keypoints
- Warlock is a new ransomware gang responsible for 16 attacks in the past month.
- The group targeted government agencies in Portugal, Croatia, and Turkey, causing data breaches and technical issues.
- Warlock also claimed attacks on financial and corporate targets like Nippon Life India Asset Management and Unilever.
- It encrypts data and steals information to extort victims, demanding ransoms for decryption keys.
- Ransomware attacks on government entities continue to rise globally, with damages averaging over $2.4 million per incident.
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