vicesociety attacks SENADO Argentina
Ransomware Attack on SENADO Argentina
Victim Profile
SENADO Argentina is part of the Government sector and operates under the National Constitution of Argentina. The organization is responsible for legislative functions and is located at Av. Entre Ríos entre Rivadavia e Hipólito Yrigoyen (C1033AAV).
Impact and Vulnerabilities
The ransomware attack caused significant disruption to the Senate's website, which remains offline at the time of writing. The attackers also stole sensitive data, highlighting the vulnerability of government entities and commercial enterprises to ransomware attacks.
Mitigation Strategies
While the article does not provide specific information about the victim's size or unique characteristics that make them stand out in their industry, it is worth noting that government entities and commercial enterprises are particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. To mitigate the risks of such attacks, organizations should implement robust cybersecurity measures, including regular software updates, employee training, and incident response plans.
Sources
- Congreso de la Nación Argentina - https://www.senado.gob.ar/
- DataBreaches.net - https://www.databreaches.net/
- Cyber, etc. - Unfortunately, a specific URL could not be located based on the provided title.
- Freedom House - https://freedomhouse.org/
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