ThreatLabz Research Examines Employee Targets in a Ransomware Campaign
Summary
Zscaler ThreatLabz says its research examined employees targeted early in a ransomware campaign and how their organizational roles could help attackers gain deeper access. More findings are planned for an upcoming ransomware report.
Key points
- ThreatLabz examined victims targeted during the early stage of a real-world ransomware campaign.
- The campaign group is described as gaining initial access, stealing corporate data, and selectively encrypting critical systems.
- The research considers how employees’ roles and authority could help attackers move further into an organization.
- A broader ThreatLabz ransomware report is expected in the next two months.
Article Details
- Event Type
- ThreatLabz research into victims targeted during the initial-access stage of a ransomware campaign.
- Impact
- The research examines how compromised employees’ roles and authority could enable attackers to move deeper into an organization. The article does not identify specific victims or quantify the impact.