Security News > 2020 > November > Gaming Giant Capcom Hit By Ragnar Locker Ransomware: Report

UPDATE. Video game giant Capcom has confirmed that it has been hit by a ransomware attack that affected access to certain systems - including email and file servers - and encrypted 1 terabyte of sensitive data.

According to Bleeping Computer, the Ragnar Locker ransomware was used in the cyberattack.

The Ragnar Locker ransomware is a novel strain known to distribute ransomware payloads via virtual machines.

The attackers behind the Ragnar Locker ransomware in particular are known for stealing data before encrypting networks, as was the case in April, in an attack on the North American network of Energias de Portugal.

"According to reports, ransomware operators leveraging the Ragnar Locker ransomware variant are responsible for the attack; however, Capcom has not directly confirmed this," Jamie Hart, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Digital Shadows, told Threatpost.

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