Updated on 2022-11-20
SentinelOne has published a technical breakdown of the Venus ransomware, also known as Goodgame ransomware. The ransomware is known for targeting systems and networks that run unprotected RDP endpoints, which it uses as entry points for the attack, and has been recently at the center of a security alert [PDF] issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Read more: Venus Ransomware | Zeoticus Spin-off Shows Sophistication Isn’t Necessary for Success
Updated on 2022-11-11
The security team of the US Department of Health and Human Services has published a report [PDF] on the new Venus ransomware, which they say has hit at least one US healthcare organization since it was first spotted in the wild this August. The ransomware is known for targeting systems and networks that run unprotected RDP endpoints, which it uses as entry points for the attack. Read more: Venus Ransomware targets publicly exposed Remote Desktop services
Updated on 2022-11-10
The HHS warned against the Venus ransomware group targeting publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services. It has targeted at least one healthcare entity in the U.S. Read more: HC3: Analyst Note November 9, 2022
Overview
The relatively new Venus ransomware was found hacking into publicly-exposed remote desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Read more: Venus Ransomware targets publicly exposed Remote Desktop services
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
