The Arcus Media ransomware, launched in May 2024, targets diverse industries using advanced techniques like privilege escalation, selective encryption with ChaCha20, and backup disruption. It employs double extortion tactics by exfiltrating data and threatening public leaks. To mitigate risks, organizations should maintain offline backups, utilize robust EDR solutions, and educate employees on phishing threats.
3M Student-Athletes, College Coaches’ Records Exposed
Over 3 million records of student-athletes and college coaches were exposed in an unencrypted, non-password-protected database, risking their personal information and security.
