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Ryuk Ransomware Forces Prosegur Security Firm to Shut Down Network

Spanish multinational security company Prosegur says it was the victim of a cybersecurity incident disrupting its telecommunication platform. The company restricted communications with its customers to avoid malware propagation. The malware strain used in the attack is Ryuk, delivered via Emotet, according to Derecho de la Red. The Spanish website also confirmed that the entire company network was down today and employees were sent home. The incident follows a similar one at the beginning of the month that impacted Everis, one of the largest managed service providers in Spain and SER.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-forces-prosegur-security-firm-to-shut-down-network/

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