Author/Source: Suzanne Smalley See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains how many organizations, including the Washington Post and Oracle, were recently attacked by the Clop ransomware group. You will learn about how these attacks used a security weakness in a common file transfer software.
Technical Subject Understandability
Intermediate
Analogy/Comparison
This type of cyberattack is like a thief finding a secret back door in a special delivery service used by many different businesses, allowing them to steal important packages from everyone using that service.
Why It Matters
These attacks are important because they can expose sensitive information from large companies and even government agencies. For example, the article notes that millions of people could have had their data stolen through the MOVEit software vulnerability.
Related Terms
Clop ransomware gang, MOVEit Transfer, vulnerability, ransomware, data breach. Jargon Conversion: The Clop ransomware gang is a group of cybercriminals that demands money after attacking computer systems. MOVEit Transfer is a software program that helps companies send large files securely. A vulnerability is a weak spot in a computer program that hackers can use to get in. Ransomware is a type of attack where criminals lock up computer systems and demand payment to unlock them. A data breach happens when private information is stolen or accidentally exposed.
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