Ransomware Group

Arcus Media

Also known as: Arcus

Status: active • First seen 2024-0530+ 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. 1.

    Implement media sector security controls

  2. 2.

    Protect content and intellectual property

  3. 3.

    Develop PR incident response plan

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1567, T1078, T1566

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