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Turks and Caicos recovering from pre-Christmas ransomware attack

Category Details
Threat Actors Unknown ransomware gang (no specific attribution yet).
Campaign Overview A ransomware attack affecting the government of Turks and Caicos, causing widespread disruptions to services.
Target Regions Turks and Caicos (British Overseas Territory), Caribbean region (general context of ransomware attacks).
Methodology Ransomware attack targeting government systems, particularly revenue collection and payment platforms.
Product Targeted Government welfare programs, tax collection, driver’s licenses, business licenses, and other government services.
Malware Reference Ransomware (specific strain not named).
Tools Used Ransomware attack via malicious files, likely exploiting vulnerabilities in government systems.
Vulnerabilities Exploited Unknown, but general weaknesses in government systems.
TTPs Ransomware deployment, system shutdown to mitigate exposure, use of manual processes for critical services.
Attribution Not attributed to any specific ransomware group or threat actor.
Recommendations Enhance cybersecurity measures (e.g., firewalls, cyber insurance), upgrade legacy software, implement robust policies and protocols, improve system resilience.
Source The Record

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Source: The Record

Published on: January 14, 2025

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