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Ransom-War Escalation: The New Frontline in Cyber Warfare By Nissim Ben Saadon, Director of Innovation, CYREBRO High-profile ransomware attacks against government targets in Costa Rica and Peru last year brought a new twist to the concept of cyberwar: Ransom-War. With the rise of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) and the relative impotence of government agencies to counter attacks, for-profit ransomware wars conducted by private or state-sanctioned hacking groups against local and national government targets are increasing in severity and intensity. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into why this is happening and discuss possible mitigation options. The Rise and Fall of Conti The now-defunct ransomware group known as Conti set the standard for Ransom-War attacks. Prior to announcing its public support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the group – together with its sister group REvil – rampaged across the digital world. Cyber Defense eMagazine – January 2024 Edition 148 Copyright © 2024, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
Over an 18-month period, Conti accumulated over $180 million in payouts, leading the US Department of State to offer a $15 million reward for information leading to the identification or conviction of its members. Notably, Conti was responsible for the state of national emergency declared by Costa Rica in 2022, after that country refused to pay a $10 million ransom and suffered a 672GB leak of sensitive data from various Costa Rican government agencies. Costa Rica’s then newly-elected president, Rodrigo Chaves, declared the country “at war” with cybercriminals. Similarly, Conti hacked Peru’s premier intelligence agency, which is responsible for national, military and police intelligence, as well as counterintelligence. They succeeded in exfiltrating 9.1GB of sensitive intelligence data. The group apparently disbanded after a crackdown precipitated by their public support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Yet the bar they set for sheer audacity and efficacy in their attacks against government targets remains high. Most Recent Ransom-War Targets In recent months, other ransomware hacking groups seem to be targeting government entities worldwide with increasing frequency. Most notably: • In July 2023, the city of Hayward, California declared a state of emergency, after a ransomware attack breached the city's computer systems and networks. • Also in July, Barts Health NHS Trust – an entity within the UK’s national healthcare system – suffered a ransomware attack, potentially leaving data from 2.5 million people at risk. • In February 2023, the city of Oakland, California was hit by a ransomware attack, forcing it to take all systems offline. • That same month, the U.S. Marshals Service – a federal government agency - suffered a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive law enforcement information. • In January of 2023, also in the UK, a ransomware attack shut down the Royal Mail, the country’s largest mail delivery service. • Also in January, a ransomware attack on San Francicso’s Bay Area Rapid Transit Authority (BART) led to the release of sensitive files after the authority refused to pay the ransom. Cyber Defense eMagazine – January 2024 Edition 149 Copyright © 2024, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
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