blackbasta attacks The UNITED GRINDING
Incident Date:
October 6, 2022
Overview
Title
blackbasta attacks The UNITED GRINDING
Victim
The UNITED GRINDING
Attacker
Blackbasta
Location
First Reported
October 6, 2022
UNITED GRINDING Group Suffers Ransomware Attack
The UNITED GRINDING Group, a leading supplier of precision grinding machines, has been targeted by the ransomware group BlackBasta. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site, and the victim's website is currently under scrutiny. The company operates in the manufacturing sector and has a strong presence in various industries, including automotive, tool, and medical technology.
Company Profile
The UNITED GRINDING Group is a global organization with eight strong corporate brands (MÄGERLE, BLOHM, JUNG, STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA, WALTER, EWAG) and more than 20 branches worldwide. They provide innovative technologies and solutions for diverse industries, such as automotive, tool, and medical technology.
Vulnerabilities and Impact
Ransomware attacks often start with unpatched vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by threat actors to gain access to a victim's corporate environment, devices, and data. According to a report by Sophos, 32% of ransomware attacks in the past year started with an exploited vulnerability, with the highest proportion of attacks occurring in the energy, oil/gas, and utilities sectors.
The impact of ransomware attacks can be severe, with organizations reporting more severe outcomes when the attack starts with an exploited vulnerability. These outcomes include a higher propensity to have backups compromised, data encrypted, and ransom payments made, as well as higher overall attack recovery costs and longer recovery times.
Mitigation Strategies
To mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks, organizations should prioritize patching newly disclosed vulnerabilities, understand the adversary's tactics, techniques, and procedures, and develop robust backup and restoration processes.
The UNITED GRINDING Group's ransomware attack by BlackBasta highlights the importance of maintaining a secure corporate environment and addressing vulnerabilities promptly. As the manufacturing sector continues to be a target for cybercriminals, it is crucial for organizations to stay vigilant and implement robust security measures to protect their data and operations.
Sources
- UNITED GRINDING Group. (n.d.). UNITED GRINDING Group. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.grinding.com/en/contact-us/quick-links/united-grinding-group/
- Sophos. (2024, April 03). Unpatched Vulnerabilities: The Most Brutal Ransomware Attack Vector. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/04/03/unpatched-vulnerabilities-the-most-brutal-ransomware-attack-vector/
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