River Bank Says Hackers Deleted Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack
Summary
River Bank, a bank holding company, has disclosed that hackers deleted data previously stolen during a ransomware attack. The investigation into the June incident is still ongoing.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article reports on a ransomware attack where stolen data was subsequently deleted, indicating a malicious actor's control and disruptive capabilities.
Defender Context
This incident highlights the double threat posed by ransomware attacks: data theft and subsequent data destruction. Defenders need to be prepared for both exfiltration and deletion scenarios, emphasizing robust data backup and recovery strategies.