lockbit3 attacks Mald gem
Incident Date:
July 27, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit3 attacks Mald gem
Victim
Mald gem
Attacker
Lockbit3
Location
First Reported
July 27, 2022
Maldgem, a Belgian Municipality, Suffers Ransomware Attack by Lockbit3
Company Overview
Maldgem is a municipality located in Belgium, providing various services to its citizens, including social services, education, and infrastructure management. The municipality's website offers information on its services, news, and events.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
The specific vulnerabilities that led to the successful attack by Lockbit3 are not detailed in the search results. However, it is mentioned that the social services of Maldgem suffered a ransomware attack whereby the personal data of citizens leaked. This suggests that the attackers may have exploited weaknesses in the municipality's data security or network infrastructure.
Impact and Response
The ransomware attack on Maldgem resulted in the leak of personal data, which is a common tactic used by ransomware groups to pressure victims into paying ransoms. It is unclear from the search results whether the municipality has taken any specific actions to mitigate the impact of the attack or to recover from it.
The attack on Maldgem by Lockbit3 highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware to organizations in the public sector. While the specific vulnerabilities exploited in this attack are not detailed, it is clear that ransomware groups continue to target organizations worldwide, causing personal data breaches and disrupting operations.
Sources
- Maldgem's official website: https://www.maldegem.be/
- Ransomware Posts on GitHub Pages: https://privtools.github.io/ransomposts/
- Cyber Brief - August 2022 - CERT-EU: https://cert.europa.eu/publications/threat-intelligence/cb22-09/
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