alphv attacks bet9ja.com | goldbet.it
Incident Date:
April 12, 2022
Overview
Title
alphv attacks bet9ja.com | goldbet.it
Victim
bet9ja.com | goldbet.it
Attacker
Alphv
Location
First Reported
April 12, 2022
Bet9ja and Goldbet Suffer Ransomware Attack by Alphv Group
Victim Profiles
Bet9ja, co-founded by Ayo Ojuroye and Kunle Soname, is a market-leading online betting platform in Nigeria that offers betting on major sporting events. The company has been operational since at least April 6, 2022, when the ransomware attack occurred.
Goldbet, on the other hand, is an Italian betting platform that operates in the Media & Internet sector. The size of the company and its specific vulnerabilities are not provided in the search results.
Attack Impact
The Alphv group claimed to have encrypted files on the victims' computers, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Bet9ja assured its customers that all funds are safe and the issue will be resolved.
Alphv Group
Alphv, also known as BlackCat, is a relatively new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that has been aggressively recruiting affiliates from other ransomware groups and targeting organizations worldwide. The group is believed to be a rebranded version of BlackMatter or DarkSide ransomware.
Mitigation and Response
Bet9ja has hired independent cyber forensics and cybercrime experts to investigate and resolve the situation. The company has also taken steps to reduce and mitigate any risk to their network systems and operations.
Sources
- Nairametrics: Bet9ja's website hacked by Russian Blackcat group
- Punchng: Suspected Russian hackers target Nigerian websites, hit Bet9ja
- Bankinfosecurity: BlackCat attack on betting company disrupts service
- Aanoip: The Cyber-Attack at Bet9ja: The Importance of Data Security and Why Data Subjects Should Always Be Notified of Personal Data Breaches
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