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17. REvil and the Texas hack that changed ransomware as we know it

May 31, 2022
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ANECDOTE

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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