Killsec Ransomware

Yes. In June 2024, it launched its RaaS platform, offering affiliates access to a suite of malware tools via a Tor-based control panel. For a $250 fee, affiliates receive a ransomware builder, support chat, payment dashboards, and automated locker payloads written in C++. The service also includes analytics and plans to expand with tools for DDoS attacks and data theft, capabilities typical of modern RaaS platforms.

The Killsec ransomware entered your system by one of several ways:

• Phishing Emails

• RDP Vulnerabilities

• Software Exploits

We recommend you adopt policies to:

1. Educate your staff on the importance of cyber security

2. Use strong passwords

3. Multi-factor authentication

4. Remove old users

5. Perform regular backups

6. Deploy timely updates to software and systems

After recovering from a Killsec ransom attack, Zensec recommends that you update your business continuity plan to account for lessons learnt during this attack & recovery.

The NCSC is the UK National Cyber Security Centre. They provide cyber security guidance and support, helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. They have defined a Cyber Incident Response procedure and they have approved and accredited suppliers to provide this service.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/

As a recognised Assured Service Provider by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Zensec provide comprehensive cyber risk management services that are designed to Protect, Detect & Mitigate cyber security threats across the UK.

Report Fraud is the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. Whether you have been scammed, defrauded, or experienced cybercrime in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, Report Fraud offers a central point of contact for information on fraud and financially motivated cybercrime.

https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

Most ransomware breaches cost approximately £500K, while smaller email data breaches typically cost around £50K. There is a critical balance between preserving the environment for forensic analysis and quickly recovering it to minimise business interruption. The costs increase the longer it takes to identify and resolve the breach.

A cyber security insurance claim is complex, covering reasonable expenses for investigating and remediating an incident, along with legal fees, business interruption, criminal liability, employment liability, and ransom payments. Although the insurance industry is responsible for facilitating business recovery, cyber insurance is viewed as volatile, and many policies are not being validated correctly.

Finding your way through demands expertise, and that's where Zensec can offer assistance.

Yes. There's a possibility that some of the lost data falls under the category of "Personal Data" belonging to your customers. It's your legal responsibility to safeguard this data, even if it has been lost. Additionally, you may need to notify the Information Commissioner's Office at https://ico.org.uk/.

Your insurer or legal counsel will provide guidance on the necessary steps and how to move forward in this situation.

Zensec has experience collaborating with insurers and legal professionals and can offer support in managing this relationship during this challenging period.