Cloak Ransomware Group Attacks Virginia Attorney General’s Office; Medusa Ransomware Uses ABYSSWORKER

Cybersecurity officials have issued warnings to email users regarding a dangerous ransomware scheme, following a recent attack by the Cloak ransomware group on the Virginia Attorney General’s Office. The incident has raised concerns about the growing threat of ransomware attacks, particularly as the Medusa ransomware has been reported to utilize a malicious Windows driver named ABYSSWORKER to disable security tools. This development underscores the increasing sophistication of ransomware tactics and the need for heightened security measures among users and organizations.