Canadian firm VoIP.ms hit by non-stop extortion-based DDoS attacks

guest · Sep 21, 2021

Canadian firm VoIP.ms hit by non-stop extortion-based DDoS attacks
Although unconfirmed; the notorious REvil ransomware gang could be behind the DDoS attacks on VoIP.ms.
September 21, 2021
https://www.hackread.com/canadian-voip-ms-hit-by-extortion-ddos-attacks/

A Quebec-based Internet phone service provider VoIP.ms, which offers voice-over-IP services, has been down since September 17th. Reportedly, the firm is being held to ransom after becoming a victim of a massive and sustained DDoS attack. The assault has severely disrupted its operations.

It is worth noting that VoIP.ms offers services to businesses worldwide.
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Company’s Response
The company executive said the attack didn’t hurt the business as they can “work by e-mail,” but he admitted that the incident is an “annoyance right now.” But, he believed that other firms, particularly those that resell VoIP.ms services, could be in trouble.

In a series of tweets, VoIP.ms has been informing its clients and customers around the globe about the current status of its operations.
In another tweet, VoIP.ms explained that several services have already been resumed.
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REvil behind these DDoS attacks?
A Twitter account claiming to represent the notorious REvil ransomware gang is claiming responsibility for the attack. The gang also posted a Pastebin link to their ransom note demanding 1 bitcoin (approx. $45,000) to stop the attacks.

While VoIP.ms has yet to respond to their demand, it is important to note that this isn’t the first time the REvil gang has targeted telephony service providers with DDoS attacks and demanded ransom.
Earlier this month, the gang targeted two ITSP services providers in the UK, VOIP Unlimited and Voipfone.
They disrupted their services through a series of DDoS attacks and made “colossal” ransom demands.
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