Medusa Demands $1M from Israeli Newspaper Globes

November 28, 2024

INCIDENT

The Israeli newspaper Globes was the victim of a sophisticated cyberattack conducted by an international criminal group, which led to restrictions on access to its computers and certain services. Despite this, the newspaper has managed to continue to provide its content to its readers on its website and in its paper edition. The investigation is underway to assess the consequences of the attack and take measures to prevent further attacks.

Incident Date

July 18, 2024

Location

Israel

Estimated Cost

$1M ransom, Operations were able to continue

Victims

Type of Malware

No Malware identified

Threat Source