bianlian attacks ISGEC Heavy Engineering
Incident Date:
July 16, 2022
Overview
Title
bianlian attacks ISGEC Heavy Engineering
Victim
ISGEC Heavy Engineering
Attacker
Bianlian
Location
First Reported
July 16, 2022
ISGEC Heavy Engineering Suffers Ransomware Attack
Company Overview
ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd. is a leading provider of engineering solutions, with a diverse range of products, projects, and services catering to various critical sectors. The company has offices in Noida, India, and its servers are located at both Sector 24 and Sector-63 of Noida.
Vulnerabilities and Impact
The ransomware attack on ISGEC Heavy Engineering resulted in the encryption of their data, causing significant losses and the risk of misuse or loss of valuable information. The company's IT team and external experts were unable to find a solution to the problem, leading them to contact the police for assistance.
Response and Investigation
The Noida police have registered an FIR and initiated an investigation, with the assistance of CERT-IN and forensic analysis of the computer system to ascertain the source of the malware.
The ransomware attack on ISGEC Heavy Engineering highlights the increasing threat of cyber attacks on companies worldwide. Despite the efforts of IT teams and external experts, the attack caused significant disruption and financial losses to the company. The incident underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and regular backups to mitigate the impact of such attacks.
Sources
- ISGEC Heavy Engineering
- ISGEC Data Breach in 2022 - Breachsense
- ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited data is Encrypted by Hackers and They Demand Bitcoin to Decrypt It
- ISGEC Heavy Engineering: Clarification Regarding News Item
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