vicesociety attacks Fonseca Supermarkets
Incident Date:
April 29, 2022
Overview
Title
vicesociety attacks Fonseca Supermarkets
Victim
Fonseca Supermarkets
Attacker
Vicesociety
Location
First Reported
April 29, 2022
Fonseca Supermarkets Suffers Ransomware Attack
Fonseca Supermarkets, a retail company based in Brazil, has been targeted by the ransomware group vicesociety. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site. The company operates in the retail sector and has not disclosed any information about the size of their company or their vulnerabilities that led to the attack.
Company Background
Fonseca Supermarkets is a Brazilian retail company, but there is limited information available about the company's size, market share, or unique selling points in the retail sector. The company's website is primarily focused on promoting their products and services, with no detailed information about their operations or business model.
Vulnerabilities and Mitigation
The specific vulnerabilities that led to the ransomware attack on Fonseca Supermarkets are not disclosed. However, it is common for ransomware attacks to exploit weaknesses in software, outdated systems, or human error, such as phishing emails or weak passwords. To mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks, companies should regularly update their software, use strong passwords, and provide cybersecurity training to their employees.
Ransomware Group vicesociety
vicesociety is a ransomware group that has been active in targeting organizations worldwide, causing personal data breaches in many of them. The group's tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) are not detailed, but ransomware attacks typically involve encrypting the victim's data and demanding a ransom to restore access.
The ransomware attack on Fonseca Supermarkets underscores the persistent threat of cybercrime to businesses across all sizes and sectors. While the specific vulnerabilities that led to the attack are not disclosed, companies can fortify their defenses by regularly updating their software, enforcing the use of strong passwords, and conducting cybersecurity training for their employees.
Sources
- Fonseca Supermarkets Website: http://www.redesupermarket.com.br/
- Ransomware Posts: https://privtools.github.io/ransomposts/
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