The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released an urgent alert about a growing cyber threat known as Ghost ransomware. This group has been attacking various organizations across more than 70 countries, locking victims out of their own systems and demanding payment to restore access. In response, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have advised businesses and individuals to back up their data and strengthen their cybersecurity measures to prevent potential attacks.
Who Is Behind the Ghost Ransomware?
The Ghost ransomware group is a team of cybercriminals that use ransomware to encrypt data, making it unusable unless a ransom is paid. Unlike other hacking groups that trick people into clicking on harmful links or sharing personal information (phishing attacks), Ghost takes a different approach. They exploit security flaws in outdated software and hardware to break into systems without needing victims to take any action.
Cybersecurity experts believe that Ghost operates from China and has used multiple names over time, including Cring, Crypt3r, Phantom, Strike, Hello, Wickrme, HsHarada, and Rapture. These different names suggest the group has been active for a long time and may have carried out various attacks under different identities.
How Does Ghost Ransomware Work?
Since early 202
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