The Walloon Federation of Agriculture (FWA) faces a cyber attack believed to be orchestrated by the hacker collective 8Base, initially mistaking it for an assault on the Public Service of Wallonia (SPW). Confirming the breach on Tuesday, FWA acknowledges ongoing investigations to understand the extent of the attack and develop appropriate responses. Despite 8Base’s claim of hacking the SPW’s website, the regional administration denies being targeted, suggesting a potential misdirection by the cybercriminals.
Reportedly, 8Base claims responsibility for hacking eight new victims, including the SPW, as shared on the dark web. However, the SPW refutes these claims, indicating a possible misidentification by the hackers. 8Base, known for employing file encryption and ‘name and shame’ tactics, operates a website to publicize hacked sites and stolen data, with past incidents including an attack on a Sprimont-based glass producer in Belgium.
This recent cyber assault underscores the growing threat posed by hacking collectives like 8Base, who employ sophisticated tactics to extort ransom payments from their victims. As organizations like the FWA grapple with the aftermath of such attacks, there’s an increasing need for robust cybersecurity measures and heightened vigilance to safeguard against future breaches.
