FBI Urges Immediate Action Against Medusa Ransomware Threats
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The FBI has issued a warning about the ongoing threat posed by Medusa ransomware attacks, which have targeted users of Gmail, Outlook, and VPNs. The advisory underscores the importance of implementing cybersecurity measures, specifically the activation of two-factor authentication (2FA), as the Medusa group has exploited unpatched vulnerabilities and social engineering tactics since 2021, affecting over 300 victims. In collaboration with the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI provided recommendations for organizations, such as enabling 2FA, using complex passwords, maintaining secure data backups, and regularly updating software to mitigate risks associated with these attacks.
