Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) issued a high-priority advisory regarding the Blue Locker ransomware threat targeting key government bodies. This malware encrypts files, leaves ransom notes, and has been linked to incidents requiring payment for decryption. NCERT has alerted 39 ministries and organizations, including various divisions critical to national security and operations. The recent attack on Pakistan Petroleum Limited alleged to involve Blue Locker has resulted in data purportedly showing up on hacking forums, raising concerns about the authenticity and the extent of sensitive information involved.
Blue Locker encrypts files on infected systems, appending a .blue extension, and leaves behind ransom notes instructing victims to pay for a decryption key.
NCERT formally notified 39 ministries and key organizations about the Blue Locker ransomware, emphasizing its high-priority cybersecurity threat.
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