lockbit3 attacks Parrott Sims
Incident Date:
September 21, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit3 attacks Parrott Sims
Victim
Parrott Sims
Attacker
Lockbit3
Location
First Reported
September 21, 2022
Parrott Sims Suffers Ransomware Attack by Lockbit3
Company Overview
Parrott Sims, a company operating in the Media & Internet sector, has been targeted by the ransomware group Lockbit3. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site. The company's website is currently under construction and does not provide detailed information about its size, specific industry niche, or unique selling points. However, it is known for its Parrot Traffic Direction System (TDS), a web redirection service that has been compromised by threat actors.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
The attack on Parrott Sims highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware to companies in the Media & Internet sector. The company's vulnerabilities are not explicitly stated, but it is mentioned that the attackers behind the traffic redirection system (TDS) have control over thousands of servers worldwide and have ramped up efforts to avoid detection. This suggests that the attackers may have exploited server-side vulnerabilities to deliver the Parrot TDS scripts, which can redirect victims to malicious content.
Mitigation Strategies
To mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks, organizations should routinely take inventory of their assets and data, prioritize the remediation of known exploited vulnerabilities, enable and enforce multifactor authentication with strong passwords, close unused ports, and remove applications not deemed necessary for day-to-day operations.
The attack on Parrott Sims by Lockbit3 underscores the importance of cybersecurity measures in the Media & Internet sector. Companies in this sector should be vigilant about their vulnerabilities and take proactive steps to protect themselves from ransomware attacks.
Sources
- Security Weekly News: https://securityweekly.com/
- CISA: #StopRansomware: ALPHV Blackcat: https://www.cisa.gov/stopransomware/alphv-blackcat
- Cyberdaily: Parrot Traffic Direction System (TDS): https://cyberdaily.securelayer7.net/
- Dark Reading: Millions at Risk As 'Parrot' Web Server Compromises Take Flight: https://www.darkreading.com/
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