BI Warns "Ghost" Ransomware Attack Targeting Mobile Devices
The FBI issued a security warning about a new ransomware attack called Ghost, which targets mobile devices through systems with unrepaired security holes. This attack has spread to more than 70 countries and is attacking various industrial sectors.
In a joint security report released on February 19, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that Ghost does not rely on traditional phishing methods. Instead, the alleged hacker group from CHINA exploits security loopholes in unrenewable software and firmware.
According to the FBI, these attacks took advantage of vulnerabilities in various applications and systems, including Fortinet FortiOS, Adobe ColdFusion, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Exchange. Some of the security gaps exploited by hackers include CVE-2009-3960, CVE-2010-2861, CVE-2018-13379, CVE-2019-0604, CVE-2021-31207, CVE-2021-34473, and CVE-2021-34523.
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The FBI advises companies and organizations immediately:
For individual users, the FBI emphasizes the importance of always updating the security system on their mobile devices. Although this update sometimes interferes, this step is better than having to face the risk of malicious hacking,