LockBit ransomware strikes again, this time targeting Home Waremmien, a public housing company in Belgium. The cybercriminals, in their dark web announcement, boast of successfully uploading confidential data, including housing records and organizational information. The threat actor sets a deadline for compliance with their demands, scheduled for January 25, 2024, at 01:47:56 UTC.
Home Waremmien now joins the list of victims, alongside TV Jahn Rheine in Germany, in the expanding cyberattack spree orchestrated by the LockBit ransomware group.
Despite these claims, attempts by The Cyber Express to verify the cyberattack with the affected organization have yielded no official statement or response. The situation raises concerns about the potential impact on public services and the urgency for heightened cybersecurity measures in essential sectors like public housing.
While the cyber threats persist, the websites of alleged victims, including Home Waremmien, display no immediate signs of a LockBit ransomware attack.
Speculations arise that the cybercriminals may have strategically targeted the databases rather than the front end of the websites, a tactic consistent with previous attacks by the LockBit group. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges organizations face in defending against sophisticated ransomware campaigns.
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