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LockBit Targets Montreal’s CSEM

September 1, 2023
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The LockBit ransomware gang continues to make waves in the cybersecurity landscape as it launches a series of attacks on critical entities including governments, businesses, and organizations. This group has been garnering attention due to its relentless spate of attacks that have taken center stage.

Recently, the gang claimed responsibility for targeting the Commission des services electriques de Montréal (CSEM), an established municipal organization overseeing Montreal’s electrical infrastructure. The CSEM confirmed the attack occurred on August 3 and although refusing to pay the ransom, the organization has rebuilt its IT infrastructure with the help of national authorities and law enforcement.

Amidst this ongoing spree, LockBit’s activities have come under scrutiny for their scale and impact. This particular week featured a string of incidents involving the gang. The Spanish National Police highlighted the gang’s advanced phishing tactics, targeting architecture firms through seemingly innocuous emails that ultimately led to device encryption upon downloading. LockBit’s reach has extended to European targets as well, including French agencies and Italian museums, presenting a multifaceted threat.

However, concerns have arisen regarding the gang’s operational prowess. A report by Jon DiMaggio, a chief security strategist, indicated that LockBit’s leadership vanished temporarily in early August, raising questions about its infrastructure and capacity.T

he group’s strategies appear multifaceted as well. LockBit leveraged the leak of its 3.0 ransomware builder to spawn numerous new variants, a tactic unveiled by a recent report from Kaspersky. Despite potential operational hurdles, LockBit has been applying pressure on victims to pay ransoms using its notorious reputation as leverage. This ongoing narrative illustrates the evolving landscape of ransomware threats and their implications for organizations and their cybersecurity strategies.

References:
  • Montreal electricity organization latest victim in LockBit ransomware spree
  • LockBit #ransomware group has added Commission des services electriques de Montreal
  • Commission des Services Électriques de Montréal
Tags: CSEMCyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023CyberattackCybersecurityLockBitLockBit 2.0RansomwareSeptember 2023Vulnerabilities
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