"Israel's Technion University Targeted With Ransomware"

Technion University, the top technology school in Israel, was impacted by a previously unknown ransomware group called DarkBit. To recover stolen data, the attackers are demanding 80 bitcoins (nearly $1.7 million) from the university. A ransom note retrieved by researchers at vx-underground and CyberIL suggests that the attackers' motivations are political, given the message included accusations regarding the university's alleged crimes. The university acknowledged the incident and stated that both Technion's experts and external security experts are investigating it. DarkBit ransomware is not associated with a recognized criminal organization or malware strain. However, its name is reminiscent of notorious gangs such as DarkSide and LockBit. This article continues to discuss the investigation and impact of the ransomware attack on Technion University. 

Cybernews reports "Israel's Technion University Targeted With Ransomware"