Interlock Ransomware Targets FreeBSD Servers, Underscoring Need for Enhanced Security [Video]

New ‍Ransomware Threat Targets FreeBSD⁤ Servers, raising Concerns for⁤ U.S. Organizations

A newly emerged ransomware group, dubbed Interlock, is‌ raising alarms across the U.S. by specifically targeting FreeBSD servers, a popular operating system used in critical infrastructure ⁢and essential services.

Launched ‌in ⁣late September 2024, Interlock employs a unique approach, utilizing an encryptor specifically designed for ⁢FreeBSD. This tactic sets it apart from‌ other ransomware groups that typically focus on Linux-based VMware ESXi servers.

The group has ‍already claimed responsibility for attacks‍ on six organizations, including Wayne County, ⁢Michigan, which⁢ experienced a cyberattack in October 2024.

Interlock’s Modus Operandi: Double Extortion and Critical​ Disruption

Interlock’s ‍attack ‌method follows a‌ familiar pattern: breaching corporate⁤ networks, stealing ‌sensitive data, spreading laterally to other devices, and encrypting files. The attackers then employ double-extortion​ tactics,threatening ⁣to leak stolen data unless ransom⁤ demands,ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars,are met.

the group’s‍ focus on ‍FreeBSD is‍ particularly​ concerning. This operating system …