quantum attacks Freyr Solutions
Incident Date:
August 8, 2022
Overview
Title
quantum attacks Freyr Solutions
Victim
Freyr Solutions
Attacker
Quantum
Location
First Reported
August 8, 2022
Freyr Solutions Targeted by Quantum Ransomware Group
Freyr Solutions, a global provider of regulatory solutions and services for the life sciences industry, has been targeted by the Quantum ransomware group. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site. Freyr Solutions operates in the Business Services sector, focusing on regulatory strategy, intelligence, dossiers, submissions, and post-approval/legacy product maintenance for pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer healthcare companies.
Company Overview
Freyr Solutions is a leading provider of regulatory affairs services for new product and market authorizations, health authority submissions, post-approvals, CMC and lifecycle management, and labeling services. The company's expertise includes regulatory information management (RIM) software, GxP audit, QMS remediation, process and product validation, and GxP solution consulting. Freyr Solutions enables life sciences organizations to reach global markets with impeccable product, market, and regulatory pathway strategies, regulatory intelligence, and enterprise process consulting.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
The specific vulnerabilities that led to the Quantum ransomware attack on Freyr Solutions are not detailed. However, it is known that ransomware attacks often exploit weak infrastructure, configuration issues, and ignorant users to gain access to a network. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recommends updating software and operating systems with the latest patches, training members of an organization on best security practices, restricting users' permissions, using application whitelisting, enabling strong spam filters, and configuring firewalls to block access to known malicious IP addresses.
Impact and Response
The impact of the ransomware attack on Freyr Solutions is not specified. However, ransomware attacks can result in significant costs, including ransom payments, downtime, data loss, and lost productivity. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency advises organizations to have a ransomware response plan in place, which includes backing up data, having a plan for restoring data from backups, and having a plan for communicating with stakeholders.
The Quantum ransomware group's targeting of Freyr Solutions underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures within the life sciences industry. Organizations should heed the recommendations of cybersecurity agencies to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks and protect their valuable data and operations.
Sources
- U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Available at: https://www.cisa.gov/
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