TelPro, Inc. Hit by PLAY Ransomware: Data at Risk
Incident Date:
August 11, 2024
Overview
Title
TelPro, Inc. Hit by PLAY Ransomware: Data at Risk
Victim
TelPro, Inc.
Attacker
Play
Location
First Reported
August 11, 2024
Ransomware Attack on TelPro, Inc. by PLAY Ransomware Group
TelPro, Inc., a prominent technology consulting firm established in 1980, has recently fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the PLAY ransomware group. The company, which operates across the United States and Canada, specializes in a wide range of services related to technology infrastructure, including consulting, design, project management, system integration, installation, and operational services.
Company Overview
TelPro, Inc. is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and serves various sectors such as data centers, engineering labs, industrial spaces, retail, education, hospitality, healthcare, and enterprise offices. The firm is known for its multidisciplinary team of professionals with expertise in networking, engineering, and architecture, which allows them to deliver comprehensive and tailored technology solutions. Their commitment to building long-term relationships with clients and delivering quality projects has positioned them as a trusted partner in the technology sector.
Attack Overview
The PLAY ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack on TelPro, Inc. via their dark web leak site. The attackers have threatened to publish the organization's sensitive data, which reportedly includes private and personal confidential information, client documents, budgets, payroll records, accounting details, contracts, tax information, IDs, and financial data.
About PLAY Ransomware Group
The PLAY ransomware group, also known as PlayCrypt, has been active since June 2022 and has been responsible for numerous high-profile attacks. Initially focused on Latin America, the group has expanded its operations to North America, South America, and Europe. They target a diverse range of industries, including IT, transportation, construction, materials, government entities, and critical infrastructure.
Attack Methods
PLAY ransomware employs various methods to gain entry into networks, including exploiting RDP servers, FortiOS vulnerabilities, and Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities. They use tools like Mimikatz for privilege escalation and custom tools to enumerate users and computers on compromised networks. The group is known for its minimalistic ransom notes, directing victims to contact them via email without an initial ransom demand.
Potential Vulnerabilities
TelPro, Inc.'s extensive service offerings and large client base make it an attractive target for ransomware groups. The company's reliance on multiple technologies and the need to integrate various systems could present potential vulnerabilities that threat actors like the PLAY ransomware group can exploit.
Sources
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