Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Sarcoma ransomware group announced a breach of the Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing giant Unimicron. The Sarcoma ransomware group claims to have breached Taiwanese PCB manufacturer Unimicron, leaked sample files, and threatened a full data release if no ransom is paid by Tuesday, February 20, 2025.

Computers and Electronics 83

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Manufacturing Data breaches 83

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

Hardware manufacturers do not always issue patches for retired devices, and the manufacturer itself may sometimes be defunct. Therefore, in circumstances in which security patches are unavailable and unlikely to come, we recommend upgrading vulnerable devices to a newer model.” ” concludes the report.

Manufacturing 93

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Unfortunately, manufacturers often sell older OS versions as newer ones. Users may also mistakenly believe TV boxes are more secure than smartphones and are less likely to install antivirus software, increasing their risk when downloading third-party apps or unofficial firmware. .

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

. “The incident has caused disruptions and limitation of access to certain of the Company’s information systems and business applications supporting aspects of the Company’s operations and corporate functions, including financial and operating reporting systems.”

Ransomware 129

Ransomware Manufacturing Malware Hacking 129

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FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The company, which is engaged in product engineering, provides services to automotive and aerospace original equipment manufacturers as well as industrial machinery companies. Indian multinational Tata Technologies , a Tata Motors subsidiary, suspended some IT services following a ransomware attack.

Technology 123

Technology Ransomware Manufacturing Engineering 123

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JUNE 4, 2025

Cartier ( @Cartier ) has confirmed unauthorized access to its systems, compromising sensitive customer information. Cartier designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewelry, watches, leather goods, and accessories. Due to the data involved, the company warns customers to stay alert for unsolicited or suspicious communications.

Data breaches 104

Data breaches Cyber Attacks Manufacturing Banking 104

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MAY 3, 2025

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. According to the gangs Tor leak site, at least 182 companies are victims of the operation. The victims of the group are targets of opportunity.

Government 131

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MARCH 24, 2025

The group has extended its operations to countries in Asia and targets various sectors, including healthcare, real estate, construction, IT, food, and manufacturing.” . “Cloak primarily targets small to medium-sized businesses in Europe, with Germany as a key focus. ” reads a report published by Halcyon.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware Hacking Social Engineering Manufacturing 109

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APRIL 5, 2025

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. In September 2024, Port of Seattle confirmed that the Rhysida ransomware group was behind the cyberattack. The Rhysida ransomware group has been active since May 2023.

Data breaches 102

Data breaches Ransomware Cyber Attacks Manufacturing 102

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MARCH 5, 2025

The company, which is engaged in product engineering, provides services to automotive and aerospace original equipment manufacturers as well as industrial machinery companies. The ransomware attack took place in January as per a regulatory filing with the Indian National Stock Exchange. ” reads the filing.

Technology 113

Technology Ransomware Engineering Manufacturing 113

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The vulnerabilities impact NDI-enabled pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras from multiple manufacturers. used in PTZOptics, Multicam Systems SAS, and SMTAV Corporation devices based on Hisilicon Hi3516A V600 SoC V60, V61, and V63 should take immediate action to patch the discovered vulnerabilities and secure their systems. concludes the report.

Firmware 131

Firmware Manufacturing Authentication IoT 131

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MARCH 12, 2025

Named after the ancient Roman weapon, Ballista targets TP-Link Archer routers and has affected manufacturing, healthcare, services, and tech sectors in the U.S., Cato links the Ballista botnet to an Italian-based threat actor, the attribution is based on an Italian IP address and strings in Italian in the code. Australia, China, and Mexico.

IoT 79

IoT Malware Encryption DDOS 79

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The 8Base ransomware group has been active since March 2022, it focused on small and medium-size businesses in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, business services, and IT. Source Nation Thailand The gang compromised at least 17 Swiss companies using the Phobos ransomware between April 2023 and October 2024.

Ransomware 77

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MARCH 13, 2025

As of February 2025, Medusa developers and affiliates have impacted over 300 victims from a variety of critical infrastructure sectors with affected industries including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing.” ” reads the joint advisory.

Ransomware 76

Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Insurance 76

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MAY 28, 2025

“Notably, the malware checks for the presence of the string Pumatronix, a manufacturer of surveillance and traffic camera systems, suggesting potential IoT targeting or an effort to evade specific devices.” ” states the report.

Surveillance 79

Surveillance IoT Malware Manufacturing 79

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JUNE 20, 2025

. “A cyberattack has potentially serious consequences for the approximately 240 employees of the Euskirchen-based company Fasana : The attack caused so much damage to the paper napkin manufacturer that it has now filed for insolvency.” ” states the insolvency administrator Maike Krebber.

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Encryption Manufacturing Hacking 94

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Hackers posted data stolen from manufacturer of business jets Bombardier on Clop ransomware leak site following alleged FTA hack. Security experts from FireEye linked the cyber attacks to the cybercrime group UNC2546, aka FIN11. Bombardier pointed out that manufacturing and customer support operations have not been impacted.

Manufacturing 145

Manufacturing Ransomware Cybercrime Hacking 145

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Semikron, a German-based independent manufacturer of power semiconductor components, suffered a ransomware cyberattck. The company is investigating the security breach with the help of external cyber security and forensic experts. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Ransomware Encryption Data breaches 130

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JULY 31, 2022

Threat actors that go online with the moniker Adrastea claim to have hacked the multinational manufacturer of missiles MBDA. The post Threat actor claims to have hacked European manufacturer of missiles MBDA appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Manufacturing 137

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

The BlackByte ransomware group claims to have compromised Asahi Group Holdings, a precision metal manufacturing and metal solution provider. The post BlackByte ransomware group hit Asahi Group Holdings, a precision metal manufacturing and metal solution provider appeared first on Security Affairs. Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

Manufacturing 143

Manufacturing Ransomware Hacking Data breaches 143

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Researchers attribute the Raspberry Robin malware to the Russian cybercrime group known as Evil Corp group. IBM Security X-Force researchers discovered similarities between a component used in the Raspberry Robin malware and a Dridex malware loader, which was part of the malicious operations of the cybercrime gang Evil Corp.

Cybercrime 130

Cybercrime Malware Backups Manufacturing 130

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AUGUST 20, 2024

Toyota has confirmed a data breach after a threat actor leaked 240GB of data stolen from its infrastructure on a cybercrime forum. Toyota disclosed a data breach after a threat actor leaked an archive of 240GB of data stolen from its systems on a cybercrime forum, BleepingComputer reported.

Data breaches 124

Data breaches Cybercrime Financial Services Hacking 124

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APRIL 6, 2022

Nordex Group, one of the largest manufacturers of wind turbines, was hit by a cyberattack that forced the company to shut down part of its infrastructure. Nordex Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, was the victim of a cyberattack that forced the company to take down multiple systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

Manufacturing 133

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MAY 8, 2022

The American agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO announced that has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted its production facilities. AGCO, one of the most important agricultural machinery manufacturers, announced that a ransomware attack impacted some of its production facilities. To nominate, please visit:?

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Ransomware Hacking Risk 98

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JULY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC ) and $70 million ransom. In August 2018, a malware infected systems at several Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Ransomware Hacking Security Awareness 98

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Cleaning products manufacturer Clorox Company announced that it has taken some systems offline in response to a cyberattack. The Clorox Company is a multinational consumer goods company that specializes in the production and marketing of various household and professional cleaning, health, and personal care products.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Marketing Hacking 98

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JANUARY 26, 2023

The company is a globally recognised industrial explosives manufacturer, it provides complete blasting solutions, including packaged, bulk explosives and initiating systems to meet its customer needs across the globe. .” The BlackCat Ransomware gang added SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA to the list of victims published on its Tor leak site.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Ransomware Engineering Hacking 98

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APRIL 10, 2020

Visser Precision is a parts maker for many companies in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, industrial and manufacturing. an antenna in an anti-mortar defense system), billing and payment forms, supplier information, data analysis reports, and legal paperwork. ” reads the statement published by El Reg.

Manufacturing 131

Manufacturing Ransomware Advertising Cybercrime 131

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2022

An international law enforcement operation led by Europol disrupted a cybercrime ring focused on hacking wireless key fobs to steal cars. The crooks targeted keyless vehicles manufactured by two French car manufacturers. The new software allows the door to open and the ignition to be started without the actual key fob. .

Hacking 127

Hacking Cybercrime Manufacturing Wireless 127

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MAY 27, 2024

Experts warn of a new ATM malware family that is advertised in the cybercrime underground, it was developed to target Europe. According to the announcement, the ATM malware can target machines manufactured by multiple leading vendors, including Diebold Nixdorf, Hyosung, Oki, Bank of America, NCR, GRG, and Hitachi.

Malware 145

Malware Banking Cybercrime Advertising 145

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JANUARY 12, 2022

The new RedLine variant searches for the following strings to locate relevant folders for data exfiltration: wallet.dat (information related to cryptocurrency) wallet (information related to cryptocurrency) Login Data Web Data Cookies Opera GX Stable Opera GX. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 145

Malware Manufacturing Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 145

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. At this time the cybercrime gang has yet to publish the alleged stolen data. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61 billion in sales, the aerospace giant has 156,000 (2022).

Manufacturing 136

Manufacturing Ransomware Cybercrime Hacking 136

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is an important achievement in the fight against cybercrime. Law enforcement from the US, Europe, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Latvia conducted a joint operation that led to the seizure of the Ragnar Locker ransomware’s infrastructure. Both FBI and Europol declined to comment on the events.

Financial Services 142

Financial Services Ransomware Cybercrime Manufacturing 142

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology announced that its operations were disrupted by a cyberattack. chipmaker Microchip Technology suffered a cyberattack that disrupted operations at several of its manufacturing plants. ” reads the FORM 8-K report filed with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Technology 139

Technology Manufacturing Hacking Cybersecurity 139

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The birth of the BlackMatter ransomware was first spotted by researchers at Recorded Future who also reported that the gang is setting up a network of affiliates using ads posted on two cybercrime forums, such as Exploit and XSS. In August, the gang has implemented a Linux encryptor to targets VMware ESXi virtual machine platform. .

Technology 140

Technology Ransomware Computers and Electronics Cybercrime 140

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 12, 2023, a cyber attack halted operations at five production plants of German battery manufacturer Varta. On February 13, German battery manufacturer Varta announced that a cyber attack forced the company to shut down IT systems. The attack disrupted operations at five production plants and the administration.

Manufacturing 141

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware Hacking 141

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Cars revealed that has suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of R&D data. Swedish automotive manufacturer Volvo Cars revealed that threat actors have stolen R&D data from its systems. Snatch ransomware operators already leaked 35.9 Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 143

Data breaches Ransomware Manufacturing Hacking 143