ACSC Releases Advisory on Mailto Ransomware Incidents

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ACSC Releases Advisory on Mailto Ransomware Incidents [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/02/06/acsc-releases-advisory-mailto-ransomware-incidents ] 
02/06/2020 02:13 PM EST 
Original release date: February 6, 2020

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released an advisory on Mailto ransomware incidents. The ACSC has 
limited information regarding the initial intrusion vector for Mailto, also known as Kazakavkovkiz, but evidence 
suggests that Mailto actors may have used phishing and password spray attacks to comprise user accounts. The ACSC 
provides recommendations for users to detect and mitigate these types of attacks and assist with limiting their spread 
within networks.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the ACSC 
advisory [ https://www.cyber.gov.au/threats/advisory-2020-003-mailto-ransomware-incidents ] on Mailto ransomware 
incidents and CISAs Tip on Protecting Against Ransomware [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST19-001 ] for more 
information.



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