Acer hit by REvil ransomware attack

Stefan Mileschin · 23rd March 2021, 08:25

Actors want $50million

Acer has been hit by a REvil ransomware attack and the cybercriminals are demanding a stonking $50million.

The ransomware gang announced on its data leak site that it had breached Acer with proof that it had nicked some files. The leaked images included financial spreadsheets, bank balances, and bank communications.

At the moment Acer has not said much and publically is not concerned. In a statement the outfit said: "Acer routinely monitors its IT systems, and most cyberattacks are well defended. Companies like us are constantly under attack, and we have reported recent abnormal situations observed to the relevant law enforcement and data protection authorities in multiple countries. We have been continuously enhancing our cybersecurity infrastructure to protect business continuity and our information integrity. We urge all companies and organiSations to adhere to cyber security disciplines and best practices, and be vigilant to any network activity abnormalities."

However, it did say that there was an ongoing investigation and for the sake of security and it was going to shut up about the attacks now.

Valery Marchive of LegMagIT discovered the REvil ransomware sample used in the Acer attack that demanded a whopping $50 million ransom.

https://fudzilla.com/news/52554-acer...somware-attack

23rd March 2021, 08:25	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,964	Acer hit by REvil ransomware attack Actors want $50million Acer has been hit by a REvil ransomware attack and the cybercriminals are demanding a stonking $50million. The ransomware gang announced on its data leak site that it had breached Acer with proof that it had nicked some files. The leaked images included financial spreadsheets, bank balances, and bank communications. At the moment Acer has not said much and publically is not concerned. In a statement the outfit said: "Acer routinely monitors its IT systems, and most cyberattacks are well defended. Companies like us are constantly under attack, and we have reported recent abnormal situations observed to the relevant law enforcement and data protection authorities in multiple countries. We have been continuously enhancing our cybersecurity infrastructure to protect business continuity and our information integrity. We urge all companies and organiSations to adhere to cyber security disciplines and best practices, and be vigilant to any network activity abnormalities." However, it did say that there was an ongoing investigation and for the sake of security and it was going to shut up about the attacks now. Valery Marchive of LegMagIT discovered the REvil ransomware sample used in the Acer attack that demanded a whopping $50 million ransom. https://fudzilla.com/news/52554-acer...somware-attack

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