The hackers, known as the CLOP ransomware gang, say they have “information on hundreds of companies.” They’ve given victims until June 14 to discuss a ransom before they start publishing data from companies they claim to have hacked, according to a dark web posting seen by CNN. The extortion threat adds urgency to an already high-stakes security incident that has forced responses from tech firms, corporations and government agencies from the US to Canada and the UK.
spokesperson told CNN. Together with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, also released advice on dealing with the CLOP hack. Progress, the US firm that owns the MoveIT software, has also urged victims to update their software packages and has issued security advice. Executive Director for Cybersecurity Eric Goldstein said in a statement: “
remains in close contact with Progress Software and our partners at the FBI to understand prevalence within federal agencies and critical infrastructure.” But the effort to respond to the cyber attack is very much ongoing. The CLOP hackers are “overwhelmed with the number of victims,” according to Charles Carmakal, chief technology officer at Mandiant Consulting, a Google-owned firm that has investigated the hack.