hiveleak attacks Caracol Television
Incident Date:
May 30, 2022
Overview
Title
hiveleak attacks Caracol Television
Victim
Caracol Television
Attacker
Hiveleak
Location
First Reported
May 30, 2022
Caracol Televisión Suffers Ransomware Attack
Caracol Televisión, a prominent free-to-air television network in Colombia, recently fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the group known as HiveLeak. This cyber assault, which took place on May 22, 2022, specifically targeted the network's design programs and operational applications. Fortunately, the attackers did not gain access to the network's informational content. The attack extended its reach to BluRadio station, a subsidiary radio station under Caracol, aiming to disrupt the Caracol News system, BLU Radio, and additional brands associated with the network.
As a key entity in the Colombian media sector, Caracol Televisión operates under the umbrella of Caracol Medios, a division of Grupo Valorem. The network boasts a distribution and production portfolio of over 5,000 programs, with a broadcast footprint spanning more than 80 countries. Despite its extensive influence and operational scale, the network's cybersecurity vulnerabilities rendered it susceptible to this ransomware exploit.
This incident underscores a growing trend in targeted ransomware attacks, which saw a staggering 200% increase in 2021. It highlights the critical need for media organizations to implement and maintain stringent cybersecurity protocols to safeguard against such pervasive threats.
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