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Clop Ransomware Gang Takes Credit for Latest Mass Hack That Breached Dozens of Companies
The notorious Clop ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a massive hack that compromised the security of at least 66 companies worldwide. The cyberattack, which was carried out by exploiting a bug in widely used corporate file transfer tools made by Cleo Software, is considered one of the most significant breaches in recent years.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the Clop ransomware gang has listed on its dark web leak site the partial names of the companies it hacked. While some of these organizations have already been notified about the breach, many others are still unaware of the attack or the potential risks it poses to their sensitive data.
The hackers claim that they plan to release more information and reveal the full list of affected companies in the coming days, likely as part of an extortion scheme. The Clop gang has a history of targeting file transfer tools used by organizations for sharing large datasets over the internet, and this latest attack is no exception.
This massive hack follows similar attacks carried out by the group in recent years, including previous breaches that targeted hundreds of companies using Accellion, GoAnywhere, and MOVEit. The fact that Clop has managed to compromise so many organizations once again highlights the need for businesses to prioritize cybersecurity and ensure they have robust measures in place to protect against such attacks.
It remains to be seen how the affected companies will respond to this incident, but it is imperative that they take immediate action to secure their systems and prevent further breaches. The situation also underscores the importance of timely disclosure and transparency regarding security incidents, as well as working closely with law enforcement agencies and cybercrime units to track down and bring to justice those responsible for these heinous attacks.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
Source: techcrunch.com
