St. Anthony R.C. Church Targeted by Lockbit2 Ransomware Group

St. Anthony R.C. Church in Slough, part of the Diocese of Northampton, has recently fallen victim to the Lockbit2 ransomware group. This incident was disclosed on the group's dark web leak site. The church's official website offers insights into the parish's history and its mission to foster a community of "RICH Catholics".

Located on Farnham Road (A355), at the edge of Slough and Farnham Royal, the church boasts a rich history dating back to April 1939 when the first soil was turned for its school site. It is renowned for its welcoming environment and dedication to community service, providing liturgical and sacramental celebrations, educational teachings, and social services.

The Lockbit2 ransomware group, notorious for its global attacks on organizations leading to significant personal data breaches, has now included St. Anthony R.C. Church in its list of targets. This attack is indicative of the broader trend of ransomware threats facing various sectors, including those within the Organizations sector where the church is categorized.

While the church's website does not detail the organization's size or specific vulnerabilities that might have attracted the Lockbit2 ransomware group, it underscores the pervasive risk of cyber attacks faced by organizations today. It emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to safeguard data and systems against such threats.

Sources

• St. Anthony Church Slough
• Ransomware Posts - GitHub Pages: https://github.com
• Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263680-going-dark
• Jason - OYMYO: http://oymyo.com