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The Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) has
released a Security Primer on LockerGoga Ransomware—a type of malicious
software, or malware, designed to deny access to a computer system or data
until a ransom is paid.
Ransomware can be devastating to an individual or an organization. Anyone
with important data stored on their computer or network is at risk, including
government or law enforcement agencies and healthcare systems or other critical
infrastructure entities. Recovery can be a difficult process that may require
the services of a reputable data recovery specialist. CERT Bulgaria discourages individuals
and organizations from paying the ransom, as this does not guarantee access
will be restored.
CERT Bulgaria recommedns
users and administrators to review following articles for further information and to implement the
following best practices:
- Create system back-ups,
- Be wary of opening emails and attachments from unknown
or unverified senders, and
- Ensure that systems are updated with the latest
patches.
White Paper: Security Primer – LockerGoga
https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/security-primer-lockergoga/
CISA’s Ransomware page
https://www.us-cert.gov/Ransomware
U.S. Government’s Interagency Joint Guidance
https://www.us-cert.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Ransomware_Executive_One-Pager_and_Technical_Document-FINAL.pdf