midas attacks Centre Interdepartemental De Gestion De La Grande Couronne De La
Incident Date:
January 28, 2022
Overview
Title
midas attacks Centre Interdepartemental De Gestion De La Grande Couronne De La
Victim
Centre Interdepartemental De Gestion De La Grande Couronne De La
Attacker
Midas
Location
First Reported
January 28, 2022
Ransomware Attack on CIG Grande Couronne
Company Overview
The Centre Interdepartemental De Gestion De La Grande Couronne De La (CIG Grande Couronne) is a pivotal French organization dedicated to managing and coordinating the administrative functions across various departments within the Grande Couronne region. Notably, their innovative approach includes the piscine de Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, equipped with a toiture mobile, significantly enhancing the utility of the pool and promoting aquatic activities.
Industry Standout
What sets CIG Grande Couronne apart in their sector is their provision of a groupement de commandes for the reliure des actes administratifs et d'état civil. This service ensures the efficient processing and archiving of administrative and legal documents for over 280 affiliated entities, demonstrating their commitment to reliability and excellence in public service.
Vulnerabilities
The recent ransomware attack on CIG Grande Couronne by the group Midas, as disclosed on their dark web leak site, brings to light the critical importance of timely vulnerability patching. A report by Sophos reveals that 32% of ransomware attacks in the past year were initiated through exploited vulnerabilities, predominantly within the energy, oil/gas, and utilities sectors. This report further suggests that larger organizations, often characterized by more complex IT infrastructures, are at a heightened risk of attacks that exploit unpatched vulnerabilities.
This incident with CIG Grande Couronne serves as a stark reminder of the necessity for organizations to diligently prioritize patching and vulnerability management as a defense mechanism against ransomware threats.
Sources
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