lockbit2 attacks ARDEBOL ASSESSORS SL
Incident Date:
June 16, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit2 attacks ARDEBOL ASSESSORS SL
Victim
ARDEBOL ASSESSORS SL
Attacker
Lockbit2
Location
First Reported
June 16, 2022
ARDEBOL ASSESSORS SL Targeted by Lockbit2 Ransomware Group
Company Overview
ARDEBOL ASSESSORS SL, a real estate assessor company based in Spain, has been targeted by the Lockbit2 ransomware group, as announced on the group's dark web leak site. The company operates in the Real Estate sector, employing a team of between 10 and 49 employees and generating an annual turnover of less than 2 million euros. It is registered in the Mercantile Registry of Barcelona and holds 2 executive positions.
Vulnerabilities and Impact
Ransomware attacks pose significant threats to businesses, potentially leading to the loss of sensitive or proprietary information, disruption of operations, and financial burdens associated with system and file restoration. The Lockbit2 ransomware group, known for its aggressive tactics, targets organizations with highly sensitive data. They demand ransoms for decryption keys and threaten to release stolen data on the dark web if their demands are not met. Importantly, paying the ransom does not ensure the recovery of encrypted files, nor does it remove the malware infection.
Mitigation Strategies
Organizations can mitigate the risks of ransomware attacks by maintaining data backups, developing incident response plans, reviewing port settings, and training employees on email security policies. Identifying critical assets and preparing for potential attacks, even if they seem unlikely, is also crucial.
The incident involving ARDEBOL ASSESSORS SL underscores the importance of vigilance and robust security measures to protect against cyber threats and safeguard data and operations.
Sources
- ARDEBOL ASSESSORS SL: Company details, products, and financial information. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.infoempresa.com/en-in/es/company/ardebol-assessors-sl
- What is the possible impact of Ransomware? Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://security.berkeley.edu/faq/ransomware/what-possible-impact-ransomware
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- 7 Steps to Help Prevent & Limit the Impact of Ransomware. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/7-steps-to-help-prevent-limit-the-impact-of-ransomware
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