HCI Systems, Inc. Suffers Ransomware Attack

Company Overview

HCI Systems, Inc., a company that provides fire protection, nurse call, security, and DAS solutions, has been targeted by the Ransomhub, a ransomware group has targeted various countries without following a specific pattern, including the US, Brazil, Indonesia, and Vietnam. They provide a range of solutions for various facilities, including fire alarm, fire suppression, fire sprinklers, electronic security, and access control. HCI Systems offers services for a variety of different sectors, and while sources provide slightly different , but they both indicate that it is is a mid-sized company within the construction industry.

Vulnerabilities

The attack on HCI Systems, Inc. may have been facilitated by vulnerabilities in their infrastructure, such as outdated software or firmware, lack of separation between storage and compute security domains, or unpatched equipment. RansomHub is a new ransomware group that has recently emerged in the cyber threat landscape, distinguishing themselves by making claims and backing them up with data leaks. To stay protected from ransomware attacks, organizations should implement simulation and training programs to improve security awareness for their users.

Sources

• HCI Systems, Inc. - Fire Protection, Nurse Call, Security & DAS
• GA: Memorial Health System experiences ransomware attack
• HCI-aware data recovery in the event of ransomware attack
• 4 Ways Your Infrastructure Is Making You Vulnerable to Ransomware
• Cyber Security Series: Ransomware and Unpatched/Unmanaged Equipment