Black Basta Ransomware Group Strikes GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici
Incident Date:
May 5, 2024
Overview
Title
Black Basta Ransomware Group Strikes GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici
Victim
GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici
Attacker
Blackbasta
Location
First Reported
May 5, 2024
Ransomware Attack on GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici by Black Basta
Company Profile
GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici, a leader in the manufacturing of bottling and labeling machines, was founded in 1946. Specializing in equipment for the spirit and beverage industry, GAI offers a range of products including machines for rinsing, closing, packaging, and treating bottles. Known for their innovative "monobloc" machines, GAI integrates multiple functions into a single unit, enhancing efficiency in production lines capable of handling up to 30,000 bottles per hour. The company stands out for its commitment to manufacturing core components in-house, ensuring high quality and reliability in its offerings.
Details of the Cyber Attack
The cyber attack on GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici was executed by the ransomware group Black Basta, which has been active since early 2022. The attack compromised the company's website, gai-it.com, leading to the exfiltration of approximately 750 GB of sensitive data. This data included internal company documents, employee personal information, and detailed project files. Black Basta made a portion of this data publicly available on their dark web leak site as part of their double extortion tactic.
Black Basta Ransomware Group
Black Basta is known for its sophisticated approach to ransomware attacks, employing the XChaCha20 encryption algorithm and a unique encryption scheme that complicates data recovery efforts. The group targets large organizations predominantly in the construction and manufacturing sectors, leveraging their Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model to execute high-impact breaches. Black Basta's operations are characterized by their financial motivations, often demanding ransom payments that can reach millions of dollars.
Vulnerabilities and Attack Vectors
The specific vulnerabilities exploited in the attack on GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici have not been disclosed. However, manufacturing firms like GAI are often targeted due to the critical nature of their operations and the valuable data they possess. Potential attack vectors could include phishing, exploitation of unpatched systems, or compromised credentials, which are common entry points for ransomware operators.
Sources
- Craft.co - GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici
- Drinktec - GAI Macchine Imbottigliatrici
- Proven Data - Black Basta Ransomware
- HHS.gov - Black Basta Threat Profile
- GAI Official Website - Company Page
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