Ransomware Group
Abyss Locker
Also known as: Abyss
Status: active • First seen 2023-03 • 75+ known victims
Abyss Locker attacks the servers that run virtual machines for businesses. By targeting these systems, they can lock up many virtual servers at once, causing massive disruption.
Overview
Abyss Locker is a ransomware operation that primarily targets VMware ESXi and Linux environments. The group focuses on hosting providers and enterprise virtualization infrastructure.
Target Industries
Technology, Hosting, Enterprise, Manufacturing
How They Attack
- • VMware ESXi targeting
- • Linux focus
- • Double extortion
- • Virtualization attacks
Notable Victims
Hosting providers (2023), Enterprise VMware environments
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How to Protect Against Abyss Locker
- 1.
Patch VMware ESXi immediately
- 2.
Harden Linux server configurations
- 3.
Implement virtualization-specific security
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
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