A member of an Indonesian hacking group has authored ransomware that attacks Magento based online stores. This ransomware has been used in ransom schemes to control Content Management Service (CMS) type applications until ransom is paid to unlock. The scheme has been successful in that companies who conduct on-line businesses need an immediate remedy to continue their sales; thus, pay the ransom. This information is being provided for your situational awareness.
- Indonesian based malware development and hacking group.
- Currently developing and using ransomware in criminal schemes for profit.
Publication
date: 3
November 2016
Handling
requirements: Traffic
light protocol (TLP) GREEN
Attribution/Threat
Actors: Indonesian hacking group
Actor
Type: Adversary
capabilities have been assessed as Tier III*
Potential Targets: CMS
/ Magento operating businesses
Past Reporting: DOC-4412, Msg 7942
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*Practitioners who focus on the discovery and use of unknown malicious code, are adept at installing user and kernel mode root kits10, frequently use data mining tools, target corporate executives and key users (government and industry) for the purpose of stealing personal and corporate data with the expressed purpose of selling the information to other criminal elements.
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