The attack, which security researchers trace to an infostealer infection from September 2024, has reportedly compromised over 403,000 customer accounts and granted attackers control over critical backend systems. Security experts recommend organizations implement proper credential monitoring, rapid response protocols following any infostealer detection, and multi-layered security for critical systems. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. The largest US internet provider, WideOpenWest (WOW!), is allegedly compromised by Arkana Security, a recently discovered ransomware group. Your infrastructure is a complete disaster your security is non-existent,” the group threatened on their leak site. Security experts suggest this indicates a lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and proper network segmentation. Gurubaran is a co-founder of Cyber Security News and GBHackers On Security. Arkana operates on a three-phase extortion model: ransom demands, threatened data sale, and public information leaks. He has 10+ years of experience as a Security Consultant, Editor, and Analyst in cybersecurity, technology, and communications. The credentials for these systems were harvested from an employee’s device infected with infostealer malware months before the actual ransomware deployment.
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