daixin attacks Trib Total Media (USA)
Incident Date:
August 3, 2022
Overview
Title
daixin attacks Trib Total Media (USA)
Victim
Trib Total Media (USA)
Attacker
Daixin
Location
First Reported
August 3, 2022
Daixin Ransomware Attack on Trib Total Media
Trib Total Media, a media company operating in the Energy, Utilities & Waste sector, has been targeted by the ransomware group Daixin. The attack was claimed on the group's dark web leak site. Trib Total Media is recognized for its comprehensive offerings, including daily and weekly newspapers, weekly shoppers, target direct mail, targeted inserts, websites, promotional products, and more.
While the exact size of Trib Total Media is not disclosed, its significance as a target for a ransomware group like Daixin is evident. The specific vulnerabilities exploited in this attack are not detailed; however, Daixin Team is known for its broad targeting strategy, impacting various sectors. Notably, the healthcare sector has been a frequent target, with attacks on entities such as Fitzgibbon Hospital, Trib Total Media, and OakBend Medical previously acknowledged by the group.
The direct impact of the Daixin ransomware attack on Trib Total Media remains unspecified. However, Daixin Team's activities, including the leakage of sensitive data from AirAsia, highlight the group's capability to extract and expose critical information. This includes passenger and staff personal data, underscoring the potential severity of the Trib Total Media breach.
This incident is indicative of a broader trend of escalating cyberattacks across different sectors. Daixin Team's focus on healthcare institutions, among others, emphasizes the ongoing risk of data breaches, ransom demands, and the disruption of essential services.
Sources
- Heimdal Security: AirAsia Falls Victim to Daixin Ransomware Gang
- Proven Data: Daixin Team: Complete Breakdown Guide of this Ransomware
- The Hacker News: Daixin Ransomware Gang Steals 5 Million AirAsia Passengers' and ...
- SC Magazine: AirAsia hit with Daixin Team ransomware attack, data leak
- SC Magazine: Daixin ransomware poses critical threat to healthcare, says AHA cyber chief
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