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Warlock ransomware breach SharePoint in water, telecom operator attacks
The China-linked ransomware group Warlock targeted a water utility, a telecom provider, a regional government body, and a university by exploiting SharePoint vulnerabilities to gain initial access.
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Warlock, a China‑linked ransomware group, exploited SharePoint vulnerabilities to breach a water utility, a telecom provider, a regional government body and a university. The attacks occurred over the past two months and were directed at organizations in Portuguese‑ and Spanish‑speaking countries across Europe, Africa and Latin America. The group’s focus on these language regions suggests a targeted campaign against infrastructure and public institutions in those areas.
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