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Texas Ransomware: 23 Victims, One Hack
- The 2019 ransomware attack on Borger, Texas, infected 23 towns via a compromised managed service provider (MSP).
- Computers across these towns were locked, vital services stopped, and ransom demands reached $2.5 million.
Video Captured Hackers At Work
- A video feed from a managed service provider captured REvil hackers encrypting one computer after another.
- This footage gave crucial insights into the attack methods and confirmed REvil's involvement.
REvil's Supply Chain Attack Expertise
- REvil specialized in supply chain attacks by targeting managed service providers to infect multiple clients simultaneously.
- This approach made their 2019 Texas attack highly efficient and influential.