Ransomware Group
Fog
Status: active • First seen 2024-05 • 60+ known victims
Fog ransomware attacks schools by exploiting weaknesses in VPN software. They steal student records and school data, then demand money to unlock the systems.
Overview
Fog is a ransomware operation that primarily targets the education sector through VPN vulnerabilities. The group has attacked multiple US school districts.
Target Industries
Education, Recreation, Finance, Healthcare
How They Attack
- • VPN exploitation
- • Education targeting
- • Double extortion
- • Data theft
Notable Victims
US school districts (2024), Educational institutions
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How to Protect Against Fog
- 1.
Patch all VPN appliances immediately
- 2.
Implement MFA on VPN access
- 3.
Segment student data from main network
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