hiveleak attacks Município De Loures
Incident Date:
October 9, 2022
Overview
Title
hiveleak attacks Município De Loures
Victim
Município De Loures
Attacker
Hiveleak
Location
First Reported
October 9, 2022
Município De Loures Targeted by HiveLeak Ransomware Group
Victim Profile
Município De Loures is a local government entity with a small population and an economy primarily based on tourism. The municipality's website is https://cm-loures.pt/Ligacao.
Vulnerabilities and Impact
The ransomware attack on Município De Loures could have a significant impact if the ransom demanded is high. The stolen data includes contact, financial, and administrative information, which may expose residents to further cyber threats if their data is revealed.
Ransomware Group
HiveLeak is a ransomware group that has been active in targeting various organizations, including government entities. The group's attack methods and the specific ransomware variant used in the attack on Município De Loures are not specified in the available information.
Mitigation Strategies
To mitigate the risks of ransomware attacks, organizations should conduct regular vulnerability scanning, maintain offline, encrypted backups of data, and regularly patch and update software and operating systems. In case of an attack, victims should report to federal law enforcement and contact the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for assistance.
Sources
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