clop attacks Latournerie Wolfrom
Incident Date:
October 19, 2022
Overview
Title
clop attacks Latournerie Wolfrom
Victim
Latournerie Wolfrom
Attacker
Clop
Location
First Reported
October 19, 2022
Clop Ransomware Attacks Law Firm Latournerie Wolfrom
Clop, a notorious ransomware group, has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Paris-based law firm Latournerie Wolfrom. The firm, which has been in operation since 1995, is recognized for its technical expertise, rigor, and willingness to innovate. Latournerie Wolfrom assists clients with legal questions related to their growth and transformation projects while managing financial and reputational risks.
The attack on Latournerie Wolfrom is part of a larger trend of ransomware attacks on various industries. In the first half of 2023, the number of ransomware announcements increased significantly, with 328 announcements compared to the monthly average of 215 in 2022. Clop has been particularly active, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in managed transfer tools like MOVEit Transfer.
Clop ransomware uses the .clop extension after encrypting the victim's files and attempts to disable Windows Defender and remove Microsoft Security Essentials to avoid detection. The group has targeted a wide range of organizations, including financial services, universities, and energy companies.
Latournerie Wolfrom's vulnerability to ransomware attacks may be due to the increasing sophistication of threat actors and the evolving tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in ransomware attacks. Organizations must remain vigilant and implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect against such threats.
Sources
- Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats - Law firm in Paris
- Dark Web Threat Profile: CLOP Ransomware - SOCRadar
- Groups profiles - RansomLook
- Status page - RansomLook
- Ransomware Posts - GitHub Pages
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