Analysis

Emerging Bazarcall ransomware attacks reinforce cyber risk to SMEs

By 2022-09-02T13:35:00

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A more ’robust and joined up approach’ is needed to combat the risks UK businesses are facing from cyber attacks, such as those distributed by bogus call centres, says director

A new form of cyber attack has been targetting SMEs with methods that may not set alarm bells ringing for those not in the know.

In mid-July, specialist cyber MGA CFC Underwriting warned the industry that this emerging ransomware attack – dubbed BazarCall –  was targeting small businesses.

BazarCall uses call centres to distribute malicious Excel files that install BazarLoader malware on the user’s advice – which is where the attack gets its name.

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