Ransomware Attack Goldeneye

Ransomware Attack: Goldeneye

Ransomware Attack Goldeneye

 

In the wake of another ransomware attack, this one labeled Goldeneye, we’re reaching out to ensure our partners that we’re focused on security first. According to Forbes, there are similarities with WannaCryptor, but experts are labeling this a variant of Petya aimed at the file system—specifically targeting the master boot record—instead of encrypting individual files. It utilizes the same attack vector that WannaCry used last month – an SMBv1 exploit that was patched in March under MS17-010 known as EternalBlue.

The attack has effected systems beginning in Ukraine, and has been confirmed as spreading through a trojanized version of M.E.Doc accounting software. The massive ransomware campaign was launched in the early hours of June 27, and the outbreak is spreading globally. The National Bank of Ukraine has shared a warning on their website to help protect other banks, and the financial sector is taking steps to “strengthen security measures and counter hacker attacks.” The Independent is reporting affected systems in Spain and India, along with issues arising for Danish and British companies.

Reports are now coming in that Goldeneye has reached the US, with systems affected in major companies like Merck. Advanced security systems can block the currently known samples of new ransomware variants like Goldeneye, keeping most users safe from system infiltration.

Just like the WannaCry cyberattacks in May, this attack is highlighting the importance of maintaining up-to-date patching to keep your systems safe from these exploitative malware programs. Keeping your systems fully patched and using a vetted security solution with network segmentation can help prevent large-scale issues.

Patching, in conjunction with third-party products like anti-virus, anti-malware & backup, are critical to providing the best IT services, and an integrated ecosystem of solutions allows you to:

  1. Close Windows vulnerabilities by keeping it up to date with latest patches from Microsoft
  2. Detect new threats as the IT landscape continues to shift with anti-virus and anti-malware protection
  3. Prevent an all-out disaster by procuring continuous backups of data

See how our partners and other AV solution providers are addressing the latest attack:

Bitdefender
ESET
Webroot
Malwarebytes
VIPRE
Acronis
StorageCraft


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