Ransomware Attack on ISETA-ECA Group: A Cybersecurity Incident
Incident Date:
May 23, 2024
Overview
Title
Ransomware Attack on ISETA-ECA Group: A Cybersecurity Incident
Victim
Institut des Sciences de l'Environnement et des Territoires d'Annecy (ISETA-ECA Group)
Attacker
Ransomhub
Location
First Reported
May 23, 2024
Ransomware Attack on ISETA-ECA Group by RansomHub
Victim Overview
The Institut des Sciences de l'Environnement et des Territoires d'Annecy (ISETA-ECA Group) is an educational institution located in the Annecy region. Founded in 1953, ISETA offers education in the fields of environment and territories, training approximately 1,500 students each year across various career paths. The institution has a local and regional impact in Haute-Savoie, with modern facilities and diverse education offerings.
Attack Overview
On May 23, 2024, ISETA-ECA Group fell victim to a ransomware attack by the RansomHub group. The attack resulted in the exfiltration of 100GB of confidential documents, compromising sensitive information and impacting the institution's operations. RansomHub, known for data extortion tactics, has threatened to release the stolen data unless a ransom is paid.
Ransomware Group Profile
RansomHub is a new ransomware group that has emerged in the cyber threat landscape, operating as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group. The group distinguishes itself by making claims and backing them up with data leaks. RansomHub is believed to have roots in Russia and targets various countries without following a specific pattern, including the US, Brazil, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Vulnerabilities
As an educational institution with valuable data and resources, ISETA-ECA Group may have been targeted by threat actors due to the sensitive nature of the information they possess. The institution's reliance on digital systems for operations and data storage could have made them vulnerable to ransomware attacks like the one carried out by RansomHub.
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