lockbit2 attacks GP Vivienda
Incident Date:
February 21, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit2 attacks GP Vivienda
Victim
GP Vivienda
Attacker
Lockbit2
Location
First Reported
February 21, 2022
GP Vivienda Ransomware Attack
Company Overview
GP Vivienda, a real estate company based in Mexico, has been targeted by the ransomware group Lockbit2. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site. GP Vivienda is known for its wide range of properties for sale across Mexico, featuring a user-friendly website that facilitates online browsing and purchasing. The company prides itself on offering a seamless buying experience, highlighted by online appointment scheduling and direct communication with sales representatives.
Vulnerabilities and Attack Vectors
Ransomware attacks frequently exploit weaknesses in web applications. In 2022, web browsing emerged as the predominant entry vector for ransomware infections, representing 75.5% of cases. It is plausible that the attackers leveraged outdated web applications or unpatched vulnerabilities on GP Vivienda's website to initiate the ransomware deployment.
Mitigation Strategies
To counter the threat of ransomware attacks, it is crucial for companies to keep their web applications updated and regularly patched. Furthermore, the adoption of comprehensive backup and recovery solutions is essential for safeguarding against potential data loss during such security incidents.
The ransomware attack on GP Vivienda underscores the critical need for maintaining current web applications and instituting strong security protocols to fend off ransomware threats.
Sources
- GP Vivienda Website: https://gpvivienda.com/
- Help Net Security: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/07/31/ransomware-delivery-2022/
- Pure Storage: https://www.purestorage.com/solutions/data-protection/ransomware.html
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