LoopNews TT published a post on October 28, 2020, authored by Nneka Parsanlal about the T&T cybersecurity team reporting an increase in ransomware attacks.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT-CSIRT), both public and private companies are being targeted by a ransomware cyberattack and therefore urges companies to be aware. The Digicel seminar revealed that ANSA MCAL is one of two companies that have fallen victim to this malware.
Key Points
- The TT-CSIRT provided information on countermeasures to attack vectors as a result of the increasing attacks on public and private entities. Some of the most seen attack vectors include Phishing emails with infected attachments or links, compromising user credentials, and exploiting system vulnerabilities.
- The TT-CSIR indicated that for companies that have fallen victim to a ransomware attack the payment of ransom does not assure the recovery of sensitive data. Therefore, they urge companies to be aware of these attacks.
- The Digicel seminar indicated that ANSA MCAL is one of the two companies affected by ransomware attacks. The website specialist from tech news stated that files and personal data from ANSA MCAL clients had leaked out to the public, forcing them to admit. However, it is unclear if the company had paid the ransom.
Reference: looptt.com
Contributed by: Contributed by Kyle Sterling from Jamaica. Kyle is a member of our Caribbean Cyber Support Team (CCST) initiative on Discord. CCST is a collaborative group on the Discord platform for Caribbean people interested in IT, from beginners to experts.
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