mindware attacks ACO Rent A Car
Incident Date:
May 5, 2022
Overview
Title
mindware attacks ACO Rent A Car
Victim
ACO Rent A Car
Attacker
Mindware
Location
First Reported
May 5, 2022
ACO Rent A Car Targeted by Mindware Ransomware Group
Company Information
ACO Rent A Car, a global car rental service provider, operates in various locations, including major airports in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The company offers flexible booking policies, such as pay-later options and fee-free reservation modifications or cancellations. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACO Rent A Car has placed an increased emphasis on vehicle cleanliness.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
The specific vulnerabilities exploited in the attack on ACO Rent A Car by the ransomware group Mindware have not been disclosed. Ransomware groups like Mindware often exploit software, hardware, or network configuration weaknesses to infiltrate their targets' systems. Mindware, in particular, has been known to use RDP bruteforce attacks as an entry point into organizations.
Mindware's Modus Operandi
Mindware, a ransomware group that emerged in March 2022, targets organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, engineering, and manufacturing. The group engages in double extortion tactics, exfiltrating data before encrypting it and then threatening to release the stolen information if a ransom is not paid.
Mitigation Strategies
Organizations can mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks by adopting a multi-layered security approach. This strategy should include regular updates to software, comprehensive employee training, and the implementation of robust backup and recovery systems. Additionally, deploying endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting and blocking ransomware attacks in real-time is crucial.
Sources
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