A new threat activity cluster, codenamed Green Nailao, has targeted European healthcare organizations, exploiting a now-patched security flaw to deploy PlugX and ShadowPad. In some cases, this led to the deployment of the ransomware NailaoLocker. The campaign underscores the need foobust cybersecurity measures, including regular patch management and vulnerability assessments, particularly in high-risk sectors. Organizations must prioritize their cybersecurity posture to prevent similar attacks and minimize potential harm to patients and services.
Key Points
The recent Green Nailao campaign highlights the ongoing threat landscape in the healthcare sector, where organizations are vulnerable to exploitation of patched security flaws.r
The use of PlugX and ShadowPad as initial vectors for deployment of ransomware demonstrates the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks on European organizations.r
The importance of regular patch management and vulnerability assessments cannot be overstated, particularly in high-risk sectors like healthcare, where downtime can have severe consequences.
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Original Article
A previously unknown threat activity cluster targeted European organizations, particularly those in the healthcare sector, to deploy PlugX and its successor, ShadowPad, with the intrusions ultimately leading to deployment of a ransomware called NailaoLocker in some cases.
The campaign, codenamed Green Nailao by Orange Cyberdefense CERT, involved the exploitation of a now-patched security flaw
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