lockbit2 attacks O2 Fit EI Golf
Incident Date:
February 14, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit2 attacks O2 Fit EI Golf
Victim
O2 Fit EI Golf
Attacker
Lockbit2
Location
First Reported
February 14, 2022
O2 Fit EI Golf Ransomware Attack
Company Overview
O2 Fit EI Golf operates within the Consumer Services sector, offering online casino services that include iDeal, a widely used payment method in Europe for online transactions. The specifics regarding the company's size or the full range of services provided are not extensively detailed on their website.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
Ransomware attacks have escalated in prevalence, with a 41% increase in reported incidents in 2019, totaling 205,280 organizations affected. The closing quarter of 2019 saw the average ransom payment surge to $84,116, marking a significant increase from the preceding quarter. While the exact vulnerabilities exploited in the attack on O2 Fit EI Golf by the Lockbit2 group remain unspecified, such incidents typically exploit software or hardware vulnerabilities, or stem from phishing and other social engineering strategies.
Industry Impact
The ramifications of ransomware attacks extend beyond immediate financial losses, potentially disrupting operations, resulting in data loss, and tarnishing the reputation of the affected entities. For O2 Fit EI Golf, this incident underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity defenses and effective incident response strategies.
Sources
- O2 Fit EI Golf Website: https://o2fit.cl/
- "Hundreds of Businesses, From Sweden to U.S., Affected by Ransomware Attack," The New York Times, July 20, 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/20/technology/cyberattack-businesses-ransom.html
- "Ransomware Attacks Grow, Crippling Cities and Businesses," The New York Times, February 9, 2020, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/09/technology/ransomware-attacks.html
- "The worst kind of hazard: PGA falls victim to ransomware - SC Magazine," SC Magazine, August 9, 2018, https://teceze.com/what-is-ransomware-and-the-list-of-ransomware-attacks-in-2021
- "List of Ransomware attacks in January 2021," Teceze, February 16, 2021, https://cisomag.com/pga-golf-championship-targeted-by-ransomware-attack/amp/
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