Ransomware Group
Ransomed.vc
Also known as: Ransomed
Status: inactive • First seen 2023-08 • 30+ known victims
Ransomed.vc had a clever threat - pay the ransom or they would report you to privacy regulators for the data breach. They tried to use GDPR fines as extra pressure.
Overview
Ransomed.vc was an extortion group that threatened to report victims to data protection authorities (GDPR) if they did not pay, adding regulatory pressure to ransom demands.
Target Industries
Technology, Government, Finance, Retail
How They Attack
- • GDPR threats
- • Regulatory extortion
- • Data leak
- • Compliance pressure
Notable Victims
Sony (claimed, 2023), NTT Docomo (claimed)
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How to Protect Against Ransomed.vc
- 1.
Ensure GDPR compliance proactively
- 2.
Develop regulatory breach response plan
- 3.
Consult legal counsel on data protection
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