In a high-profile security breach, Kaseya, an IT management software company, became the target of a sophisticated ransomware attack orchestrated by the REvil group. This cybercriminal operation successfully compromised the Kaseya VSA platform, leveraging it to spread the ransomware to managed service providers and their clients globally. With over 2,500 ransomware attacks claiming more than $700 million in ransoms, the impact on businesses ranged from operational disruption to significant financial losses. This large-scale incident highlights the cascading effect a single point of compromise in supply chain cybersecurity can have, underscoring the critical importance of robust cyber defenses for companies operating in the digital domain.
Source: https://securityaffairs.com/170287/cyber-crime/revil-ransomware-group-member-sentenced.html
"id": "kas000102924",
"linkid": "kaseya",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "10/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"