| Recurring |
one_organization, multiple_organization |
(a) The software failure incident has happened again at one_organization:
The article reports that Sinclair Broadcast Group was hit with Macaw ransomware, which appears to be a new ransomware from Evil Corp. This incident disrupted programming at Sinclair, impeding the production of local newscasts on multiple days [120386].
(b) The software failure incident has happened again at multiple_organization:
The article mentions that Evil Corp, the group behind the ransomware attack on Sinclair Broadcast Group, is known for previous attacks where they stole $100 million from victims around the world by accessing bank account login information. This indicates that Evil Corp has targeted multiple organizations in the past [120386]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design, operation |
(a) The software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group was attributed to a ransomware attack using the Macaw ransomware, which is believed to be a new ransomware from the Russian crime group Evil Corp [120386]. This incident can be linked to the design phase failure as it was caused by malicious code developed by the hackers to disrupt the programming at Sinclair Broadcast Group.
(b) The operation phase failure in this incident can be associated with the operation and misuse of the system by the hackers who deployed the ransomware attack on Sinclair Broadcast Group's systems, leading to disruptions in the production of local newscasts [120386]. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system, outside_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group, involving the Macaw ransomware attack, was attributed to a hacking tool similar to malicious code previously used by a Russian crime group known as Evil Corp. The ransomware attack disrupted programming at Sinclair, impeding the production of local newscasts [120386]. The incident was primarily caused by the ransomware infiltrating the company's systems, indicating a failure originating from within the system.
(b) outside_system: The ransomware attack on Sinclair Broadcast Group was linked to Evil Corp, a Russian crime group known for its cybercriminal activities. The group has been sanctioned by the US government for its malicious cyber efforts, including stealing millions of dollars from victims worldwide [120386]. This external threat from a known cybercriminal organization highlights the role of factors originating from outside the system in contributing to the software failure incident. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions, human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group was attributed to a ransomware attack using the Macaw ransomware, which is believed to be a new ransomware from the Russian crime group Evil Corp. This non-human action of a ransomware attack disrupted programming at Sinclair, impeding the production of local newscasts [120386].
(b) Human actions were involved in the response to the software failure incident, as Sinclair Broadcast Group has been working closely with a third-party cybersecurity firm, incident response professionals, law enforcement, and governmental agencies to investigate and respond to the ransomware attack. The company has also notified law enforcement and US government agencies about the attack, indicating human involvement in the response efforts [120386]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
software |
(a) The software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group was not attributed to hardware issues but rather to a ransomware attack. The incident involved the deployment of Macaw ransomware, which is believed to be a new ransomware from the Russian cybercrime group Evil Corp [120386].
(b) The software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group was caused by a ransomware attack using the Macaw ransomware, which is a malicious software that disrupted the company's programming. The ransomware attack impeded the production of local newscasts and other programming, leading to operational disturbances [120386]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
malicious |
(a) The software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group was malicious in nature, as it was caused by a ransomware attack carried out by a group known as Evil Corp. The ransomware used in the attack, Macaw ransomware, is believed to be a new ransomware from Evil Corp, a Russian crime group sanctioned by the US government for previous malicious cyber activities [120386]. The attack disrupted programming at Sinclair Broadcast Group, impeding the production of local newscasts and causing disturbances in regular business operations [120386]. The group behind the attack, Evil Corp, is primarily motivated by money and has a history of stealing significant amounts from victims worldwide through cyber activities [120386].
(b) There is no indication in the articles that the software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group was non-malicious. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
poor_decisions |
(a) The intent of the software failure incident related to poor_decisions:
- The ransomware attack on Sinclair Broadcast Group was attributed to a hacking tool similar to malicious code previously used by a Russian crime group known as Evil Corp, which is primarily motivated by money [Article 120386].
- Despite the potential connection to Evil Corp, Sinclair declined to address the potential role of the group in the ransomware attack, citing an ongoing investigation into the incident [Article 120386].
(b) The intent of the software failure incident related to accidental_decisions:
- There is no specific mention in the article about the software failure incident being related to accidental decisions. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
accidental |
(a) The software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group was not attributed to development incompetence. The incident was caused by a ransomware attack using the Macaw ransomware, which is believed to be a new ransomware from the Russian crime group Evil Corp [120386].
(b) The software failure incident at Sinclair Broadcast Group was accidental in nature as it was a result of a ransomware attack by Evil Corp, a group primarily motivated by money. The attack disrupted programming at Sinclair, impeding the production of local newscasts on multiple days [120386]. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident reported in the article [120386] was temporary. The incident involved a ransomware attack on Sinclair Broadcast Group, which disrupted programming for a certain duration. The disruption impeded the production of local newscasts throughout the day on Sunday and again on Monday. However, the company mentioned that network and major sports programming aired as scheduled, a large portion of other programming aired as scheduled, and all news stations provided news programming to viewers. Sinclair also stated that they were making progress in returning to regular business operations, indicating that the software failure was temporary and not permanent. |
| Behaviour |
omission, value, other |
(a) crash: The software failure incident in the article is related to a ransomware attack that disrupted programming at Sinclair Broadcast Group, impeding the production of local newscasts throughout the day on Sunday and again on Monday [120386].
(b) omission: The ransomware attack caused a disturbance that impeded the production of local newscasts at Sinclair Broadcast Group, indicating an omission in performing its intended functions [120386].
(c) timing: The ransomware attack at Sinclair Broadcast Group disrupted programming, causing delays in the airing of network and major sports programming, as well as other programming [120386].
(d) value: The ransomware attack at Sinclair Broadcast Group resulted in potential theft of information by the hackers, indicating a failure in performing its intended functions correctly [120386].
(e) byzantine: The ransomware attack, attributed to the Russian crime group Evil Corp, showcases a sophisticated and malicious behavior with the use of Macaw ransomware, which appears to be a new ransomware from Evil Corp [120386].
(f) other: The ransomware attack incident involved the system being hit with Macaw ransomware, which is a new ransomware from Evil Corp, showcasing a specific type of behavior not covered by the options provided [120386]. |