Cambridge University Press & Assessment Ends Up in the DLS of INC Ransomware
RHC Dark Lab : 29 June 2024 20:38
In a recent cyberattack, the cybercriminal group known as “INC Ransomware” declared that they had breached the systems of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, employing a double extortion strategy. This tactic, increasingly common among ransomware groups, involves the theft and encryption of the victim’s data, followed by the threat of publicly disclosing the data if a ransom is not paid.
The Attack on Cambridge University Press & Assessment
On June 24, 2024, the INC Ransomware group published information related to the attack on their disclosure blog, including stolen documents as proof of the intrusion. Cambridge University Press & Assessment, one of the leading global institutions in the field of academic publishing and educational assessments, with an annual revenue of $558.4 million, was targeted due to its significance and the volume of sensitive data it handles.
Currently, we are unable to confirm the accuracy of the reported information as no official press release regarding the incident has been issued on the company’s website.
The Double Extortion Tactic
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Double extortion is a sophisticated technique in which cybercriminals not only encrypt the victim’s data, making it inaccessible, but also threaten to disclose these sensitive data if the ransom is not paid. This puts enormous pressure on the victim company, which faces not only the loss of access to its data but also the risk of reputational and legal damage arising from the public dissemination of the information.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is one of the oldest and most respected educational and publishing institutions in the world. Part of the University of Cambridge, this entity is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its significant contribution to the dissemination of knowledge and global educational assessment.
Founded in 1534, Cambridge University Press is the oldest publishing house in the world. It has a long tradition of academic publications, covering a wide range of disciplines including sciences, arts, medicine, and technology. Its mission is to contribute to the…
