Genesis claims ransomware attack on Brooklyn Defender Services
Summary
Ransomware[.]live reports that Genesis claims to have targeted Brooklyn Defender Services and demanded ransom after allegedly encrypting data. The post says the claim is unconfirmed.
Key points
- The named victim is Brooklyn Defender Services, a US legal organization.
- The post attributes a ransomware claim to the Genesis group, alleging data encryption and a ransom demand.
- The record is monitored by ransomware[.]live and cites a Genesis source.
- The author says the claim could not be confirmed and invites an official statement from the organization.
Article Details
- Victim
- Brooklyn Defender Services
- Encryption Status
- Reported as encrypted based on the ransomware group's public claim; the article says the claim is unconfirmed.
- Ransom Demand
- Ransom reportedly demanded, but no amount is disclosed; the claim is unconfirmed.