Unhinged ransomware attack targets hospitals
Summary
TLDRThe video explores the dangerous potential of programmers and their code, detailing incidents where code has caused harm both accidentally and intentionally. It highlights a recent ransomware attack on London's hospitals, disrupting services, and discusses the methods behind such attacks. The video aims to teach viewers about ransomware while emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior. It also features a promotion for the Daily DoDev Chrome plugin, a tool for developers to stay updated on industry news and network with peers.
Takeaways
- đ» Programmers can be highly dangerous, often unintentionally through coding errors or intentionally through malicious acts.
- â ïž Code errors can have fatal consequences, such as the Thorak 25 radiation machine incident where a race condition led to overdoses.
- đ©ïž Better testing and additional lines of code could have potentially prevented disasters like the Boeing 737 Max crashes.
- đ° Malicious code can cause significant damage, such as the incident in Maroochy Shire, Australia where unauthorized commands released sewage into local areas.
- đ„ Recently, a ransomware attack on two of London's largest hospitals shut down services, highlighting the critical dependence on technology.
- đ The mainstream media suspects Russian hackers and the use of the Rust programming language in the recent ransomware attack.
- đšâđ» Ransomware attacks can be financially motivated, with businesses sometimes opting to pay ransoms to avoid greater losses.
- đ Key steps in a ransomware attack include penetrating the system, exploring valuable data, encrypting files, and demanding ransom.
- đ Creating an untraceable ransom note and dealing with cybersecurity firms are common tactics in ransomware operations.
- đŽââ ïž Releasing proprietary data and trade secrets is a potential consequence if the ransom is not paid, emphasizing the severity of such attacks.
Q & A
What is the main message of the video script regarding programmers and their potential impact on society?
-The video script suggests that programmers, while often seen as harmless, can be extremely powerful and potentially dangerous due to their ability to create or exploit code that can have serious consequences, such as causing accidents or facilitating cyber attacks.
What examples of code-related accidents are mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions the race condition in the thorak 25 radiation machine that accidentally overdosed six people and the Boeing 737 Max crashes, which might have been prevented with better testing and additional lines of code.
Can you describe the intentional misuse of code as depicted in the script involving Maruchi Shire, Australia?
-The script describes an incident where someone in Maruchi Shire, Australia intentionally misused code by sending unauthorized commands to pump software, resulting in the release of millions of liters of waste into local parks and rivers.
What recent cyber attack is discussed in the script, and what was its impact on London hospitals?
-The script discusses a recent ransomware attack that affected two of London's largest hospitals, forcing them to shut down services and divert patients elsewhere. However, they were able to revert to paper records for emergencies, and no deaths were reported.
What is the sponsor of the video, and what does it offer to developers?
-The sponsor of the video is the daily dodev Chrome plugin, a free tool that keeps developers updated on news and provides a platform for networking with other developers, including discussions and joining squads for professional networking.
What is the first step in a ransomware attack as described in the script?
-The first step in a ransomware attack is penetration, which is typically achieved through phishing emails containing irresistible attachments or by tricking employees into installing a malicious npm package.
What is the purpose of encrypting data in a ransomware attack?
-The purpose of encrypting data in a ransomware attack is not to destroy it, but to make it temporarily unusable for the victim. This forces the victim to pay a ransom to decrypt and regain access to their data.
What is the role of the ransom note in a ransomware attack?
-The ransom note instructs the victim on how to pay the ransom, usually in untraceable cryptocurrencies, in exchange for the decryption of their data.
What does the script suggest about the likelihood of ransomware attacks being successful?
-The script suggests that many ransomware attacks are successful, as it often makes financial sense for large businesses to pay the ransom rather than suffer the loss of valuable data or prolonged downtime.
What is the ethical stance of the script regarding the creation and use of ransomware?
-The script strongly advises against the creation and use of ransomware, emphasizing that it is highly illegal and that the consequences can be severe, both legally and morally.
Outlines
đ» Programmers: The Hidden Danger
This paragraph opens by challenging the misconception that programmers are harmless social outcasts. It highlights the potentially dangerous power of coding, citing examples where code has caused harm both accidentally and intentionally. Incidents like the Thorak 25 radiation machine's race condition, the Boeing 737 Max crashes due to inadequate testing, and an Australian programmer releasing sewage into local parks are mentioned. The narrative emphasizes the formidable capabilities of programmers, setting the stage for a discussion on a recent cyber attack in the UK.
đ„ London's Healthcare Cyber Attack
This section details a recent ransomware attack on the UK's healthcare system, affecting major hospitals in London. Services were shut down, and patients were diverted, although emergency services reverted to paper records, preventing any fatalities. The attack underscores the critical dependency on computer technology in modern healthcare. Speculations about the attack's origins and its potential links to Russian ransomware groups like REvil and DarkSide are discussed, highlighting the anonymity and global reach of such cyber threats.
đ° The Economics of Ransomware
Here, the discussion turns to the practical aspects of ransomware attacks. It is noted that many businesses find it more economical to pay the ransom rather than deal with the disruption caused by the attack. The paragraph explains the rationale behind this decision, using examples like the Colonial Pipeline attack where the ransom was paid. The notion that paying the ransom can sometimes seem like the path of least resistance is explored, emphasizing the financial impact of such cybercrimes.
đĄïž How to Perform a Ransomware Attack (Hypothetically)
This paragraph takes a controversial turn, outlining the steps to execute a ransomware attack, purportedly for educational purposes. It covers the initial penetration through phishing or malicious npm packages, exploring the victim's file system, encrypting their data using JavaScript, and finally demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency. The instructions are presented in a step-by-step manner, stressing the illegal and unethical nature of such actions while ironically offering a tutorial.
đĄ Tips for Ransomware Success
The focus shifts to practical advice for ensuring the success of a ransomware attack. It emphasizes writing an untraceable ransom note, the inevitability of companies hiring cybersecurity firms to manage the ransom payment, and the importance of anonymity for the attacker. The example of the Colonial Pipeline paying a ransom is revisited, alongside a discussion on the potential responses from the attacked entities, whether they pay or not.
đ§č Aftermath and Moral Reflection
This concluding section discusses the aftermath of a successful ransomware attack. It advises on laundering the ransom money and relocating to a non-extradition country. Alternatively, if the ransom isn't paid, it suggests leaking the stolen data. The paragraph ends with a moral caveat, reminding viewers of the illegal nature of these activities and the inevitable consequences, whether in this life or the next. The video wraps up with a sign-off from the host, emphasizing the educational intent of the content.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄProgrammers
đĄRansomware
đĄCyber Attack
đĄAttack Vector
đĄPhishing
đĄMalicious npm Package
đĄNode Crypto Module
đĄRansom Note
đĄCryptocurrency
đĄCybersecurity Consulting Firm
đĄDark Web
Highlights
Programmers are considered the most dangerous people on the planet due to the potential impact of their code.
Code can unintentionally kill, such as a race condition in a radiation machine causing an overdose.
Lack of code can also be deadly, as seen in the Boeing 737 Max crashes that might have been prevented with better testing.
Intentional bad code can cause harm, like the incident in Maruchi Shire, Australia, where unauthorized commands released waste into the environment.
A recent cyber attack in London hospitals demonstrates the power of programmers by shutting down services at two major facilities.
The healthcare system in the UK was penetrated, causing services at King's College Hospital and St Thomas to be shut down.
Despite the ransomware attack, emergencies could revert to paper records, and no lives were lost.
The attack vector is unknown, but mainstream media is blaming it on the Russians, possibly using the Rust programming language.
Ransomware groups like REvil and DarkSide are notorious for their ransom as a service operations.
The country of origin is often irrelevant as attackers can operate anonymously from anywhere.
Many ransomware attacks are successful, and businesses often choose to pay to avoid further damage.
The Daily Dev Chrome plugin is recommended for developers to stay updated with the latest news and network with peers.
Ransomware attacks typically involve four steps: penetration, exploration, encryption, and a ransom note.
The ransom note instructs the victim to pay in untraceable cryptocurrencies.
If the ransom is paid, the attacker is expected to decrypt the data and then launder the money.
If no ransom is paid, the attacker may release proprietary data and trade secrets on the dark web.
The video concludes with a warning about the illegality of ransomware and the potential consequences.
Transcripts
most people think we're just docile
harmless social outcasts but programmers
are quite possibly the most dangerous
people on the planet usually when code
kills it's by accident like when a race
condition in the thorak 25 radiation
machine accidentally overdose six people
sometimes a lack of code kills people
like the Boeing 737 Max crashes likely
could have been prevented with better
testing and a few extra lines of code
but sometimes bad code is intentional
like when this dude in maruchi Shire
Australia released millions of liters of
poop into the local parks and rivers by
sending unauthorized commands to the
pump software and yesterday programmers
once again demonstrated their formidable
Power by penetrating the healthcare
system in the UK to shutting down
services at two of London's largest
hospitals in today's video we'll take a
look at this new Cyber attack that just
dropped and I'll teach you how to do
your own ransomware attack in JavaScript
because I know you're a good person and
would never use this code to do anything
bad in real life it is June 6 2024 and
you were watching the code report so in
London hospitals partnered with sovis
like King's College Hospital and guys in
St Thomas were forced to shut down
services and divert patients elsewhere
due to a ransomware attack luckily for
emergencies they can revert to paper
records and nobody died but it's a harsh
reminder of how utterly dependent we are
on computer technology at this point we
don't have any actual details on the
attack Vector but the mainstream media
is already blaming it on the Russians
and they're likely using the rust
programming language that's probably a
pretty good guess because the Russians
have been behind many ransomware attacks
in the past there's a group called Revel
or ransomware evil which is notorious as
a ransom somewhere as a service
operation and at one point they managed
to steal confidential schematics of
Apple products and there's also dark
side which is believed to be based in
Russia and was responsible for the
colonial pipeline Cyber attack but the
country of origin is irrelevant because
a good attacker should be able to
operate anonymously from anywhere what's
crazy though is that many ransomware
attacks are actually successful after
they your billion- Dollar
business it makes a lot more sense to
just pay them a couple hundred grand in
crypto to get them to go away and hope
that Karma comes back to them eventually
before we Implement our own ransomware
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now let's talk about how ransomware
attacks actually work is Step One is to
penetrate you'll need to get access to a
computer system ideally a big valuable
enterprise system and that's typically
done through fishing you spam out emails
to their employees that contain an
attachment that they just can't resist
opening or if the company is dumb enough
to use JavaScript on the server you can
have them install a malicious npm
package once installed we can log their
credentials and gain access to the main
frame step two is explore we'll take
some time to explore the file system and
locate any valuable data and systems
that can the business make sure
to download any valuable data to a
separate hard drive the step three is
encryption we don't want to destroy
their data we just want to encrypt it to
make it useless to them temporarily we
can easily accomplish that in JavaScript
with the node crypto module we'll need
two separate functions one to encrypt a
file and one to decrypt a file when
you're ready go ahead and run the script
and then step four is the ransom note
The Ransom note should have them pay you
in untraceable cryptos and when writing
it make sure to cut out letters from
different magazines to make it
completely untraceable what's hilarious
is that they're not going to know how to
do this so they're going to hire a cyber
security consulting firm that will get
paid to pay you the ransom I kid you not
that's often what happens in real life
Colonial pipeline paid 4.4 million in
Ransom and it's unclear whether or not
the London hospitals will pay any Ransom
and that brings us to step 5 a if they
pay you do the right thing and decrypt
their data then launder your money
through other cryptos and move to a
non-extradition country but if they
don't pay you you'll have to resort to
plan B was never about the money anyway
it's about sending a message go ahead
and release all the proprietary data and
trade secrets and you may even be able
to monetize it by selling it on the dark
web congratulations you just did a
ransom obviously this is highly illegal
and you should never do this because the
simulation is always watching and you'll
either be punished in this life or the
next this has been the code report
thanks for watching and I will see you
in the next one
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