Ransomware threat graphic: VPN icon breached by hacker arrows leading to encrypted folders and data theft; protective shields for MFA and firewalls, with "Secure Your Network" warning banner over a corporate setup.

A manufacturing firm was hit by Ignoble Scorpius using a stolen VPN credential from voice phishing, escalating to DCSync for more access. Attackers installed AnyDesk and a RAT, exfiltrated 400 GB of data, and encrypted VMs, demanding $20 million ransom and halting operations.

Ransomware threat graphic: VPN icon breached by hacker arrows leading to encrypted folders and data theft; protective shields for MFA and firewalls, with "Secure Your Network" warning banner over a corporate setup.Ransomware threat graphic: VPN icon breached by hacker arrows leading to encrypted folders and data theft; protective shields for MFA and firewalls, with "Secure Your Network" warning banner over a corporate setup.

Unit 42's response helped the company recover without payment, stressing network segmentation, MFA, and updated firewalls. This incident shows how one breach can lead to widespread damage, urging businesses to monitor anomalies and enforce strong authentication.

Ransomware threat graphic: VPN icon breached by hacker arrows leading to encrypted folders and data theft; protective shields for MFA and firewalls, with "Secure Your Network" warning banner over a corporate setup.Ransomware threat graphic: VPN icon breached by hacker arrows leading to encrypted folders and data theft; protective shields for MFA and firewalls, with "Secure Your Network" warning banner over a corporate setup.

Businesses should implement robust defenses like regular audits, zero-trust models, and employee training to prevent similar ransomware escalations from evolving cyber threats.


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