7 April 2021, 8:55 pm EDT By Ransomware Demands Two Bitcoin in Payment Disguising as Security Software While Exploiting VPN Weakness: Two Manufacturing Plants Shut Down ( Screenshot From Pexels Official Website )
Ransomware operators were able to shut down two essential production facilities that belonged to a European manufacturer shortly after deploying what was seen as a relatively new strain. This ransomware suddenly encrypted servers responsible for controlling the manufacturer s total industrial processes according to a Kaspersky Lab researcher.
Ransomware Attack to VPN Weakness
The ransomware is reportedly known as Cring, and it first became known to the public back in January in a blog post. It also takes hold of large networks by exploiting certain long-patched vulnerabilities in VPNs that are sold by Fortinet. Tracked by its official name