Cl0p Ransomware Targets Oracle EBS Users in Sophisticated Extortion Campaign
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Oracle E-Business Suite users are under attack from a spear-phishing extortion campaign linked to the Cl0p ransomware group, with ransom demands reaching as high as $50 million. Researchers have noted that attackers are leveraging previously patched vulnerabilities and sophisticated tactics, including email compromise and password-reset exploitation, targeting executives to pose a significant risk to organizations. Oracle is investigating these incidents, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures such as multi-factor authentication and restricted access to portals. For healthcare professionals, this underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity practices to protect sensitive data within ERP systems against escalating threats.
