Ransomware Group
Arcus Media
Also known as: Arcus
Status: active • First seen 2024-05 • 30+ known victims
Arcus Media goes after TV stations, movie studios, and entertainment companies. They know these companies worry about bad publicity, so they pressure them with the threat of leaks.
Overview
Arcus Media specifically targets media and entertainment companies, seeking high-profile attacks that generate publicity and pressure victims to pay.
Target Industries
Media, Entertainment, Technology, Publishing
How They Attack
- • Media targeting
- • Double extortion
- • Public shaming
- • High-profile attacks
Notable Victims
Media companies (2024), Entertainment firms
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How to Protect Against Arcus Media
- 1.
Implement media sector security controls
- 2.
Protect content and intellectual property
- 3.
Develop PR incident response plan
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
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